Nestled across the California/Nevada Sierra mountain border, Lake Tahoe is known for its stunning...
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Composting at Guadalupe
The WM EarthCare Landscape Center at the Guadalupe Landfill features compost and an assortment of...
Organics Composting at Davis Street
Organics – yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper – account for nearly 40 percent of...
Innovation
Certified Construction & Demolition Recycling
Davis Street is the first and currently the only 3rd party certified mixed C&D debris...
Renewable Energy at Altamont
One of the industry’s first renewable landfill gas to energy plants was built at the Altamont...
Davis Street’s Education Center
Field trips to the award-winning irecycle@school Education Center offer students an opportunity to...
Conservation
Must-Know Tips for Visiting Lake Tahoe Sustainably
Nestled across the California/Nevada Sierra mountain border, Lake Tahoe is known for its stunning...
Certified Wildlife Habitat for Wild Mustangs
In 2010, the National Wildlife Habitat Council certified the Lockwood Landfill a Wildlife Habitat...
Kirby Canyon’s Certified Wildlife Habitat
Since 2002, the national Wildlife Habitat Council has recognized Kirby Canyon for its ongoing...
WM Employee Spotlight


Heroes on Wheels: Drivers Frank Carrillo and Chris Morello Battle Flames to Save a Home
In the quiet town of Twain Harte, Calif., an ordinary morning took a turn as blazes erupted within the confines of a residential house. Two WM drivers emerged to prevent what could have turned into a major incident.


Solid Waste Processing: Overcoming Winter’s Challenges with Rogelio Salas-Hernandez
Amid the second snowiest winter recorded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the past 77 years, a dedicated small-equipment operator played a crucial role in averting service disruption at the Eco Center in Reno, Nevada.


The Impact of a Single Man: Abelino Castro-Alvarez's 28-Year Route Inspiring Others
Abelino needs no prompting to perform at his best. He approaches each workday with the determination and energy of a new hire, even after decades of working for WM.
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Women in Leadership: Insights from Jessica Jones, WM’s New Area General Manager
Long before the term “sustainability” became as commonplace as it is today, Jessica Jones was drawn to designing green buildings and sustainable solutions. Her mother’s occupation as an engineering technician, coupled with her twin brother’s interest in mechanical...
Update Your WM Profile For Same-Day Service Alerts
In anticipation of seasonal weather conditions, road maintenance, and unexpected events, WM Northern California-Nevada asks all residents to update contact details on their WM profiles. This initiative is aligned with WM's commitment to fostering a resilient,...
CMC Service Update – March 31, 2023
Complete Collection Service in Monterey County Resumes, April 1 Negotiations with LiUNA Local 270 Continue March 31, 2023 – Despite an ongoing strike by LiUNA Local 270, CMC management has secured additional volunteer drivers and technicians to resume full collection...