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    Business ProfileforWaste Management, Inc.

    Garbage Removal
    BBB accredited business
    Looking for more information? Access the headquarters listing for Waste Management
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    The Complaints and Customer Reviews shown on this profile include all complaints and reviews submitted about either the business headquarters or any of its corporate-owned locations, including this one. Use the "Find Locations" link to see all corporate-owned locations.

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:

    Additional Complaint Information


    Electronic Communications:  By communicating through the BBB's secured, automated complaint system, the customer AUTHORIZES Waste Management to obtain and communicate their personal account information and personal information to customer and the BBB. If the customer does not wish to communicate via electronic methods, please call Waste Management or write to the address provided in this report.   

    Waste Management On-Line Customer Service
    Customer service site:  https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=getOverview&segment=custsvc 

    Customers can log into their account, pay a bill online, ask billing questions, report service issues, submit a sales request, look up a customer service location by zip code and click to chat live with a representative (limited availability).   

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Visit the Waste Management FAQ section at https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=getCustServiceFaq&segment=custsvc

    Pay by Phone
    Make a payment at any time by using their automated phone system. Customers need their Online WM ezPay ID or WM Account Number and zip code. It is also recommend to have the Invoice Number. A small processing fee may apply.

    Dial:1-866-WMI-2PAY (1-866-964-2729) Hours:24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Billing and Service
    Billing Questions: Click on the following link for information on “How to Read Your Bill” and answer billing questions. http://www.wm.com/customer-service/read-bill/index.jsp  

    Service Issue or Questions
    To report a service issue, click the following link or for information call WM Customer Cares at 1-866-964-2878. https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=newRequest&segment=custsvc

    Request an Extra Pickup 
    Customer may schedule an extra pickup online or contact the Customer Service Center to schedule a pickup 1-866-570-4702. https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=newRequest&segment=custsvc     

    Request a Bulk Pickup
    Click on the following link for information on bulk item removal. http://www.wm.com/residential/additional-waste-services.jsp

    Contract Terms and Conditions
    The Service Agreement will include the number of months contracted for services.  After the initial Term, the contract will automatically renew for the same number of months unless either party gives the other party written notice, via certified letter, prior to the termination of the then-existing Term.  Please review the Agreement for time requirements regarding notification.  If there are questions or the customer needs a copy of the Agreement, click on the following link. https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=newRequest&segment=custsvc  

    Liquidated Damages
    If a Customer terminates the Agreement prior to the expiration of the Term, the Customer will be subject to Liquidated Damages.  Please review the Agreement for terms regarding Liquidated Damages.  If any questions regarding the amount of Liquidated Damages which may be owed or if a copy of the Agreement is needed, please click on the following link. https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=newRequest&segment=custsvc
    Delivery/Removal Charges 
    The charge is applied to a customer’s account when a container is delivered or removed. Delivery and removal charges cover administrative and operational costs to process and perform deliveries of new or additional containers or remove existing containers at the customer’s request or at the end of service. Click on the following link if you would like to contact customer service. https://www.wm.com/myaccount/reportProblem.do?action=newRequest&segment=custsvc

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.07/5stars

    All customer reviews and complaints are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer processing location.

    Average of 2,084 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3,002 complaints closed in last 3 years

    910 complaints closed in last 12 months

    All complaints are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer complaint processing location.

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/11/2014

    Years in Business: 54

    This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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    Overview

    This company provides the collection and disposal of waste, construction debris, and trash.

    Products & Services

    This company provides the collection and disposal of waste, construction debris, and trash.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    100 Ecology Row, Newark, OH 43055-8894
    Headquarters
    800 Capitol St Ste 3000, Houston, TX 77002-2945
    BBB File Opened:
    3/6/2020
    Years in Business:
    54
    Business Started:
    1/1/1970
    Business Started Locally:
    4/1/1997
    Business Incorporated:
    1/1/1971
    Accredited Since:
    7/11/2014
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    46300
    Alternate Business Name
    • WM Waste Management
    • Newark Hauling Waste Management
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    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    Open 24 Hours
    T:
    Open 24 Hours
    W:
    Open 24 Hours
    Th:
    Open 24 Hours
    F:
    Open 24 Hours
    Sa:
    Open 24 Hours
    Su:
    Open 24 Hours
    Business Management
    • Ms. Jeanine Quinones, Director of Customer Care
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Jeanine Quinones, Director of Customer Care

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Jeanine Quinones, Director of Customer Care
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Local BBB

    BBB of Central Ohio

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