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Waste Management Plans to Eliminate 5,000 Jobs by 2026

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~10%
PLANNED DATE
Dec 31, 2026
5,000 OF 48,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Waste Management, Inc. has announced plans to eliminate 5,000 jobs by the year 2026 as part of a strategic shift towards increased technology integration. This decision reflects the company's efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in its services. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at adapting to changing market demands and improving overall performance. While specific locations and departments affected have not been detailed, the company is focusing on transitioning its workforce to meet future operational needs. The planned job cuts are expected to take place over the next few years, with the final reductions slated for completion by the end of 2026.

Waste Management, Inc. cut 5,000 jobs as of December 31, 2026.

That is roughly 10.4% of the 48,000 people Waste Management, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Waste Management, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 310 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Waste Management, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 5,000 employees, expected around December 2026. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Waste Management, Inc.WM
Industrials · 48,000 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
10K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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