Leading waste management companies in the United States 2020, by revenue

The leading waste management company in the United States is the aptly named Waste Management, Inc. In 2020, the Texas based Waste Management, Inc reported a revenue of 15.22 billion U.S. dollars. This was followed by another Texas based waste management company, Republic Services.

Waste management services

Waste management companies are responsible for the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste materials. These services are aimed at reducing human health impacts, as well as protecting the environment. The global waste management market size in 2019 was more than two trillion dollars and is expected to see considerable growth in the coming years.

Most common waste disposal method in the U.S.

Waste is treated in a number of ways in the United States, including recycling, waste-to-energy, and composting. However, the most common waste disposal method in the U.S. remains landfilling. In 2018, more than 146 million metric tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) were landfilled, accounting for 50 percent of total MSW disposal. The United States is home to some of the largest landfills in the world.