Social Impact
How WM inspires, educates and empowers communities to live sustainably.
By partnering with individuals, communities and organizations across North America, we take action 365 days a year to make a real impact on our planet.
See how WM makes an impact across communities, our people and the planet.
How WM inspires, educates and empowers communities to live sustainably.
Making communities safer, stronger and more sustainable.
The people behind our service to customers and communities.
For more than 30 years, WM teams have enhanced and protected thousands of acres for wildlife through Wildlife Habitat Council certified programs, powered by Tandem Global.
Over the past three decades, WM teams have helped transform thousands of acres into places where wildlife can flourish and communities can connect with nature.
By transforming land into certified wildlife habitats, we promote sustainability, wildlife preservation, biodiversity and environmental education at nearly 70 WHC-certified sites across North America. Certification verifies the ecosystem benefits of our habitat management and environmental education programs
For a closer look at the varying projects in place, browse the fact sheets below for our WHC-Certified Sites.
With much to learn from natural systems, here are a few ways we protect green spaces and create learning opportunities.
Sun Valley – Southern California
Our Sun Valley team cares for bees in poor health, which will be released into a nearby pollinator garden serving as an educational center for schools.
Twin Creeks Landfill – Watford, Ontario
At Twin Creeks, WHC’s 2026 Remediation Project award winner, 8,000 poplar trees help absorb leachate from capped portions of the landfill, providing environmental benefits to the area.
Abacoa Community Garden – Florida
WM operations in Florida have long sponsored the Abacoa Community Garden, which follows organic, sustainable practices and offers educational opportunities for all ages.
Helping pollinators thrive is one way WM contributes to conservation.
Northeast - 11 Sites
Taylor, PA
Morrisville, PA
Chaffee, NY
Norridgewock, ME
Pen Argyl, PA
Fairport, NY
Erie, PA
Bergen, NY
Franklin County, PA
Wellsboro, PA
Irwin, PA
South - 20 Sites
(20) Documents
Midwest - 17 Sites
(17) Documents
West - 7 Sites
(7) Documents
Canada - 4 Sites
(4) Documents
Stay tuned to learn more.
