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Valued at a market cap of $87.6 billion, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) provides waste collection, recycling, and environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The Houston, Texas-based company manages the full waste lifecycle through a vast network of collection operations, transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfills.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as “large-cap stocks,” and WM fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the waste management industry. The company continues to strengthen its competitive positioning through investments in automation, sustainability, and advanced recycling technologies.