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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 5, 2026

Waste Management, Inc. Announces Nearly 100 Permanent Layoffs

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 5, 2026
100 OF 48,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Upstate, NY.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Waste Management, Inc. has announced nearly 100 permanent layoffs at its Upstate facility. The decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting various roles within the facility. This move reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to meet changing market demands and operational challenges. The affected employees have been notified, and the company is providing support during this transition period.

Waste Management, Inc. cut 100 jobs in NY as of May 5, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 48,000 people Waste Management, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Waste Management, Inc. since July 2023, including 78 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 7 additional events known from news reporting.

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Waste Management, Inc.WM
Industrials · 48,000 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
78
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 29, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026