One of the industry’s first renewable landfill gas to energy plants was built at the Altamont...
Renewable Energy at Altamont
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Sustainability
The Northern California/Nevada area is a driving force in developing solutions to global sustainability challenges. See the stories at the forefront of sustainability, waste reduction, renewable energy, recycling, composting, and more.
Composting for Alameda County
The Altamont Landfill opened the first industrial Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) composting...
Davis Street’s Education Center
Field trips to the award-winning irecycle@school Education Center offer students an opportunity to...
Innovation
At the intersection of technological, social, policy, and business innovation, the Northern California/Nevada area is a driving force in developing solutions to global sustainability challenges. See the stories at the forefront of sustainability innovation.
Feeding Families and Reducing Food Waste
The line begins forming at least 30 minutes before the Alameda County Food Bank's Mobile Food...
Conservation
Our actions today define the world of tomorrow. The conservation of natural resources and wildlife is crucial for sustaining biodiversity, ecosystem services, human well-being, and the planet’s overall health. Learn about how conservation and responsible waste management go together.
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WM Employee Spotlight
WM is a people-first company. Without our employees we could never dream of being the organization we are. Their stories form the fabric of who we are and we’re passionate about telling them. Learn how their dedication, ingenuity, and hard work drive change in your community.
Heavy Machine Operator 2024:: Discover Who's Raising the Bar for Solid Waste Handling
Landfills are an essential part of the waste cycle. Burying trash is a complex job and to have it done right, managers depend on their best heavy machine operators to do it sustainably and with safety in mind.
From Truck Driving to Thriving Career : How Mirla Hernandez Found Recognition on The Road
Creating a positive impact has nothing to do with job titles. As a driver, Mirla’s attention to detail and genuine interest in improving processes are foundational to WM’s mission of managing waste sustainably.
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.
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NCN Celebrates Earth Day
Our teams spread the word about recycling right and helped clean up our communities during Earth Day celebrations across Northern California. The NCN area helped support events, volunteered at community clean-ups and offered in-person education to community members....
Employees Volunteer to Build and Beautify Homes
Our Sacramento-based business units, SacVal Disposal and Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station along with about a dozen volunteers from throughout NCN made a significant positive impact on the lives of families in Sacramento County by sponsoring and volunteering...
WM Introduces Expanded Bulky Program in Oakland
A new free curbside bulky waste program that provides more curbside pickups and self-haul drop offs of oversized items and junk was announced today by Oakland’s waste and composting collection provider Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. Beginning November 15,...