About Us
The premier provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services, along with recycling and resource recovery, in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across the US and Canada. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company with a network of operations in 42 states and 6 Canadian provinces, producing annual revenues of over $8 billion. We provide waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services to more than seven million residential, commercial and industrial customers. As a leader in its industry, Waste Connections brings the scope and financial capabilities of a national company to provide custom large scale solutions. Waste Connections also provides intermodal rail services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers. As the third-largest solid waste services company in the United States, Waste Connections operates:
- 97 MSW, NON-MSW, and E&P landfills.
- 23 E&P liquid waste injection wells.
- 6 intermodal facilities with the capacity for rail services.
Our Philosophy
The solid waste service business is a local business managed by professionals living and working in the communities we serve. We strive to provide service excellence for those communities that place their trust in our company and are always dedicated to putting our customers first. We look to technology and growth to help our customers, employees and shareholders “Connect with the Future”.
We Know Environmental Stewardship
At Waste Connections, we are committed to making a positive difference in the environment by recycling coal combustion products for beneficial use. We can process your harvested ash at our landfills and repurpose it for commercial use.
We are committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and serve. We believe that our services play an integral part in improving environmental quality and are mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.
We constantly monitor and evaluate new technologies and programs that can enhance our commitment to the environment. Within our industry, there is enormous effort made toward alternative technologies to reduce landfill disposal, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and harness bio-fuels.
An Expert Team
Waste Connections will first assess your operations and compliance needs and then deliver an implementation plan to best manage the costs and risks associated with remediation compliance. Our team has the regulatory experience to navigate current and future compliance demands.
Through our extensive network of disposal facilities, we are able to offer a variety of both on- and off-site options—as well as targeted opportunities to harvest materials for beneficial use. With operational expertise and a stable, experienced team, Waste Connections delivers turn-key solutions that provide optimal value and the highest safety standards in the industry.
Certification training
We train and certify all mobile equipment operators. This training is conducted by a third-party provider.Safety training
All employees participate in regularly scheduled safety training courses throughout the year.
Statement of Operating Values
Safety
We strive to assure complete safety of our employees, our customers and the public in all of our operations. Protection from accident or injury is paramount in all we do.
Integrity
We define integrity as “saying what you will do and then doing it.” We keep our promises to our customers, our employees and our stockholders. Do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
Customer service
We provide our customers the best possible service in a courteous, effective manner, showing respect for those we are fortunate to serve.
To be a great place to work
We maintain a growth culture where our employees can maximize their potential personally and professionally. Our objective is to provide an inclusive environment where people enjoy what they do and take pride in their work. We wish to embody a work hard, play harder culture.
To be the premier waste services company in the U.S. and Canada
We continue to provide superior returns, remain environmentally responsible, and continue to grow in a disciplined way, deploying resources intelligently and benefiting communities we live in. We remain a “different breed”.