Waste Connections

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company based in The Woodlands, Texas. Founded in September 1997, the company specializes in non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. It went public in May 1998 and has since expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions, including R360 Environmental Solutions and Progressive Waste Services of Canada. The company offers a comprehensive range of waste management services, including residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection, as well as transfer and disposal services. Waste Connections operates landfills and provides specialized waste management solutions, particularly for the oil industry. With a broad customer base across North America, the company is recognized as a leading provider in the waste management sector. Waste Connections is committed to sustainable practices and aims to minimize environmental impact through efficient operations.

Environmental Services The Woodlands, United States Founded 1997 ~2,094 employees NASDAQ: WCN

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Employees
2,094
+0.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$4.3M
Revenue ~$9.1B
Stock
WCN
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.5%
Tech: 2.8%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
562
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Waste Connections went from 1,961 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,094 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 84 people joined, 41 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,161
Operations286
Finance236
Sales188
Success85
HR61
Engineering57
Marketing18

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.