Proposed WM 
Eco-Center

At WM, we're reimagining a circular economy by investing in and operating innovative recycling and waste solutions that help fuel the continuous reuse of materials.

Proposed WM Eco-Center

$20 Million Toward Your Community

WM has proposed an approximate $20 million dollar capital investment in a new, state-of-the-art Eco-Center, with the ability to serve the growing, waste and recycling needs of the area. This new facility will include operational improvements such as a new refuse and recycling transfer station, truck scales, a hauling site, a maintenance shop, a small office, and a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station. This new operation is designed to support cultivation of streamlined waste collection services in the area, optimizing routing and disposal solutions for users, with the ability to better serve the surrounding community and the City of Akron.

To learn more about our environmental efforts, visit our Sustainability Report. 

Who We Are

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions and is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials.

We provide collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

Driven by Our Commitments, Guided by Our Values

We are driven by our commitments to put people first and to achieve success with integrity as we enable sustainability progress for businesses and cities. We place our customers at the center of what we do and make health and safety the foundation of our work.

With our best-in-class capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, we are poised to partner with customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals, today and into the future. 

People of WM: Erick Palmer

Get to know Area Disposal Manager, Erick Palmer, and learn more about his mix of passion and purpose and why he's proud to his serve his community and the environment through his ever-growing role at WM.

Community Benefits & Features

Community Benefits & Features

Community Benefits & Features

Advanced Systems & Technology

The facility will have a state-of-the-art odor control system, fully paved surfaces for vehicle travel, landscaping buffers, stormwater management controls and advanced fire suppression systems. Additionally, the fully-enclosed operation will maintain a robust routine cleaning.

Safety & Compliance

With personnel, security cameras and property cleanup, the new site will add a layer of safety resources to the neighborhood. The facility will also meet all City, state and federal regulations related to traffic management, air quality, stormwater management, noise and odor or other nuisances of disturbances.

Community Drop-Off Locations

The Eco-Center would also include a proposed community drop-off location for residents to discard small items. This amenity will address Akron residents' concerns about illegal dumping in the neighborhood. The proposed drop-off would operate as a pay service, inside a gated area during business hours.

Employment Opportunities in Akron

WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America and is the leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America.  

The proposed Eco-Center has the potential to create up to 40 new jobs in the City of Akron, while streamlining waste and recycling collection services in the area.

Our Sustainability Ambitions

Learn more about how we're investing in sustainable technology and leading recycling efforts in Cleveland.

WM's sustainability vision for the future is centered around three core ambitions:

We operate innovative recycling and waste solutions that fuel the continuous reuse of materials.

We leverage advanced technologies to turn waste into energy that powers communities and reduces emissions.

We collaborate to strengthen the resiliency of the diverse places where we live and work.