Waste Management is One of the Largest Recyclers in North America. Besides being good for the environment, most recycling options also result in cost savings for our customers. As one of the largest collectors of recyclable materials from businesses, manufacturing facilities, and households in North America, Waste Management processed 15.2 million tons of recyclable commodities in 2018. We are uniquely positioned to provide North American customers with unprecedented access to waste and recycling solutions by offering the largest hauling, recycling, diversion, and disposal company, along with the most extensive third-party service provider network in the industry.