WM is turning leftover food and yard trimmings into materials that positively impact the environment and economy.
See how WM is putting technology to work across our operations.
More than one-third of all food produced globally goes uneaten, and in the U.S., 60 million tons of food are wasted each year. Managing this material—along with yard waste and other organics—is essential.
WM is expanding the solution through our network of 50 organics facilities and collaborations with select partners. Together, we transform food and yard waste into compost and mulch, and refine organic material into low-carbon biofuels.
By scaling these efforts, WM helps reduce emissions, recover valuable resources, and advance a more circular economy.
is compostable food and yard waste, according to the EPA
Million tons of organic material is managed by WM every year
can be powered daily by gas WM collects from food waste
CORe® is an organic recycling program that converts food waste into EBS®, an organic slurry that generates green energy at 3 facilities in North America. CORe allows us to collect leftover food and organics from restaurants, schools, food processing plants and grocery stores then filter out contaminants like plastic, packaging materials and bones. This slurry dramatically increases green energy production at water treatment plants.
We've maximized resources like never before by converting organic food waste into renewable energy. Here's an in-depth look at the CORe® process.
Where CORe reinvented the processing of organics, BulkBin optimizes the way organics are transported to processing facilities. BulkBin was created in collaboration with container manufacturers and is designed to be used by businesses that generate organic materials on a large scale. BulkBin maximizes transportation space, increases food waste delivered and decreases the number of hauls needed. This reduces transportation costs and greenhouse gas impact.
You may be familiar with personal composting and the benefits it yields right in your backyard. This time-tested process has numerous environmental benefits. WM is leading the way by developing advanced facilities that create high-quality compost and soil amendment products.
Composting diverts organic material away from landfills and into a recycling facility.
Less food waste in landfills means reduced methane emissions.
Composted organic material enriches soil with nutrients.
