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Rating Distribution

Waste Management has 1.5 star rating from 674 reviews, 19% would recommend, and consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Check recent Waste Management reviews for recurring missed pickups and billing complaints.
  • Expect difficulty reaching live customer service; many request refunds or dispute charges.
  • Consider alternatives if price increases or subscription contracts are a concern.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent missed pickups and inconsistent trash pickup.
  • Poor customer service and long automated phone loops.
  • Billing disputes, refund requests, and high price levels.

Positive Feedback

Some customers note hardworking collectors, functioning trash pickup, and isolated helpful representatives; service used to be better for some.

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Adrienne D Zeq

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| map-marker Saint Louis, Missouri

My yard waste has not been picked up...

AI Highlights
  • - Yard waste not picked up for 5 weeks; the can is out.
  • - Records show the can wasn't there; promised returns were not kept; charges continue.

My yard waste has not been picked up but one time in the last five weeks. My can is always out the night before.

Your recording states that when they come, my can was not there, which is a lie. Your customer service reps said they will come back on Monday or Tuesday, which never happens. Stop charging me or get your employee to do their job.

They could take a picture in front of my home for proof, but then you would know they have been lying. I was also told you have new workers, but if they can drive, they can read my address.

Cons:
  • Consistently poor trash service

Preferred solution: My yard waste picked up on its weekly schedule. I have lived here for over 25 years and never had a consistent problem with workers picking up trash.

User's recommendation: Make sure your workers know the cans to pick up. Everyone has all types of cans out. All 3 of my cans are free. The yellow top is recycle, the green top is trash, and the tall green one is yard waste which has not been picked up ibuprofen 1 time in 5 or 6 weeks.

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JohnBrad W

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| map-marker Albuquerque, New Mexico

My rather nasty neighbor called WM to...

AI Highlights
  • - A neighbor reported a small oil spill to WM; WM hired Fleet Clean.
  • - Cleaners were directed to wash in front of the driveway, leaving a dirt outline.
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My rather nasty neighbor called WM to complain about an "oil spill" which was maybe a few drops from a car, not a big spill whatsoever. Then when WM contracted with Fleet Clean, the cleaners were directed by saide nasty neighbor to clean the street in front of my driveway apron front, which was not in need of cleaning.

The cleaning was poorely done and has left a large outline of brown dirt where they stopped power washing. I am requesting this be redone to my satisfaction.

Other neighbors have stopped by and asked me what happened. Ugh.

Loss:
$1000

Preferred solution: the street at driveway apron power washed to eliminate all brown stain outlines was not there before Fleet Clean came. The neighbor dumps dirt on top of oil spots cause that;s how you do it at a gas sation. Sheesh.

User's recommendation: Dont let your nasty neighbors dictate what happens in front of your driveway.

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear this. Please send your full address, phone number and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Rand M Zgq

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Charleston, South Carolina

Poor service

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AI Highlights
  • - Missed pickups with excuses; bin must be moved to the road.
  • - The driver emptied the bin, blocked driveway; $1200 charged for pickup and termination.
Waste Management - Poor service

We had a ridiculous amount of missed pickups and every excuse in the book as to why. Very inconvenient for us to take bin to main road with tractor and then have to go get full bin only to repeat days later.

Our last straw was when driver missed pickup due to weather (was clear and dry) and we demanded they pick it up next day, he acted very childishly and vindictively, emptied bin and left it in middle of driveway block my wife in, I had to get tractor that evening and move bin so my wife could get to town.

Worst company I have ever dealt with, and to boot they charged us $1200 for bin pickup, early termination fees when we just couldnt possibly continue with them. BE WARNED

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay away at all costs!!!

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Rob Cji

Exactly same problems here. We don't live along side a road.

We have to DRIVE it to the spot They miss frequently. Lie and say will get it next day. We have to drive back a mile or so and bring it back. Can't talk to a person.

We pay to have our garbage taken.

They expect to be paid on time. We expect to have our GARBAGE PICKED UP ON ITS WEEKLY SCHEDULED DAY.

WMCares

Our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience for all WM customers. We are sorry to hear this was not your experience. We appreciate your feedback.

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Ania L Blx
map-marker Estes Park, Colorado

Bear distorted our dumpster and we need a replacement

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AI Highlights
  • - The bar broke the dumpster and trash is pulled into the parking lot.
  • - No one is answering for help; the flap is ripped and trash is exposed.
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The bar broke our dumpster, and it keeps pulling out trash all over the parking lot. This is the commercial dumpster, so there's no way to put it away, and nobody is answering to help us because now we're breaking the local law. The back of the closing flap of the dumpster has been ripped off, and even with the bar up front, it's still getting into the trash.

Pros:
  • Nobody answered their phone
Cons:
  • Pick ups are are done

Preferred solution: Dumpster replacement

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear this. Please send your full address, phone number and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Susan R Xbo
map-marker Salt Lake City, Utah

Any reach an operator

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Want to report broken trash cans- cant talk yo anyone. Computer broken- call me please-801-556-****!

Pros:
  • Pick up great
Cons:
  • Hard to get through

Preferred solution: Repair trash can or replace them.

User's recommendation: Goodluck

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WMCares

Sorry to hear there is an issue. If you still need assistance, please send your review and full address to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER, and we will look into it right away. Thank you

Jerry B Xpp

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Overland Park, Kansas

Can not reach anyone when I have an issue with my service

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AI Highlights
  • - The recycle truck passed several containers without picking them up.
  • - The app had issues and the live agent line was disconnected.

Recycle truck went down the street collecting from bins that were set out. The truck turned around to come back up the street and just drove past several homes without picking up from the containers that were set out for pickup.

I tried to call the company but was sent to the app, where the app stated they were having issues and to try back later. The phone number that was stated to speak to a live person was disconnected.

Loss:
$50
Cons:
  • Prices are high and service is even worse

Preferred solution: My trash and recycling pick up!

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear this. Please email your full address, review and the phone number you called us on to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER, and we will look into it right away. Thank you

Tristyn Lze

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| map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Need copy of invoice for July was not available on line wated 2 hours on this scrappy website

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Updated by user Sep 01, 2026

Waste management is one of the worst companies for customer service and excessive gouging of pricing I've ever dealt . I can't wait to get rid of them and it won't be but a few more weeks.

Original review Aug 28, 2026

I spent more than 2 hours trying to get it invoice for July it is not available online I had to call the call center that didn't work I had to go to pissed.com to get the phone number you guys are have terrible customer service you have terrible websites and you're the most expensive go figure that one out

Loss:
$50
Cons:
  • Terrible

Preferred solution: You fix your p problems stop charging too much

User's recommendation: Have a phone number for customer service and has a better web page

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WMCares

Thank you for the feedback. We work hard to provide the best service at the best possible price, sorry to hear your experience wasn't exceptional.

Laurie G Tfr

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Dallas, Texas

I am fed up with your lazy employees! I...

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AI Highlights
  • - Tote missing; return to 281 Union St, Franklin, MA.
  • - Route manager was unresponsive after a month.
  • - Has video evidence of tote mishandling by staff.

I am fed up with your lazy employees! I want my tote at 281 Union st Franklin ma brought back to my driveway.

I am tired of searching my neighborhood for it. I e emailed the route manager for a month and hes done nothing about it. Ive had numerous issues with my service and Im FED UP!

I need to run my own business not manage my pickups. I have videos because everyone has cameras these days if your employees ditching my tote

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Jerry B Xpp

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Overland Park, Kansas

No pick up for you!

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Need to give customers a phone number where a live person can be reached to address current issue with trash and recycle pick up. And any complaints against the driver if necessary.

If you insist on customers using the App. For reaching out then you need live response 24/7.

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Michael K Nyp

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Easton, Pennsylvania

Zero customer service

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AI Highlights
  • - WM starts next month; I can't reach a live rep, staff can't find my account, a bin was dropped, and it sits curbside for weeks.

WM will be our township's new trash collector beginning next month. I have now called at least half a dozen times times over two months to tell them I will not have recycleds and do not want the recycleds bin dropped at my house.

IF I'm lucky enough to get a live person (almost never) they tell me they can't find my account.

They've now dropped the bin at my address and with much difficulty I finally got a live person once again who STILL couldn't find my account, but took my address and told me the bin would be picked up in a few business days. The bin has now been sitting curbside for WEEKS!

I'm just waiting for someone to steal the bin and WM to tell me I owe them money for it.

I have now spent HOURS of my time trying to resolve this and they probably aren't even aware because they make it almost impossible to reach a live representative! Worse, my house sits just north of their dump site in my township and the sun now rises 1-2 hours later for me in the winter due to the growing mountain of garbage just south of my home!

Not even a single pickup yet and I must rate WM one of the worst customer service experiences of my 61 years.

Cons:
  • No resolution via the three to four times i was able to reach a representative
  • Much time spent trying to reach a live representative through their automated answering system
  • Almost impossible to contact a live representative

Preferred solution: WM to remove the recycleds bin they dropped curbside at my property.

User's recommendation: Avoid WM as your trash collector if at all possible.

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4 comments
Guest

It you leave recycle bins curbside any other time than the evening prior to trash day, I’m sure you are in violation of your local municipal rules. You not wanting them doesn’t allow you to disregard them.

Everyone else keeps them in their garage year-round. Your whine is intense.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2974103

Exactly the opposite of helpful. By your tone, "I'm sure" this is normal.

WMCares

Very sorry to hear this has been your experience. Please send your full address and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Michael K Nyp
reply icon Replying to comment of WMCares

You did not leave contact information, but eventually I was able to find it on my own. When I emailed, you responded that I don't have an account set up yet and that I should call the number you provided to accomplish that.

I called only to have to deal with your incredibly unfortunately "Press 1 for this, press 2 for that, etc etc etc etc." When I finally was told I was being transferred to a representative, after waiting a moment, I was disconnected by your system. Only now after clicking reply, was I finally presented with your email address (wmcares@***.com).

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Monica U Cwy

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Orlando, Florida

Your customer service is the worst I...

AI Highlights
  • - Customer service is very poor and unhelpful.
  • - Upgrade for a damaged bin remains unresolved after the driver damaged it.

Your customer service is the worst I have ever seen. I am sorry that I have wasted many years with your company.

I have been trying to get my trash bin that your company supplies upgraded to a new one as your driver has broken and cracked our current one. I have been hung up on and lied to numerous times. Your company should be held accountable.

This company is a disgrace and does not deserve my hard-working money. I am one of your many pissed-off customers!

Cons:
  • Numerous

Preferred solution: My trash can replaced ASAP

User's recommendation: Do not use WM. You will regret it

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear this has been your experience. Please send you full address and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Resolved
Trevaun Zwv
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Resolved: False improper filling of container

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The representative told me I would be contacted by the route manager. 3 days later I still have not been contacted

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear there is an issue. Please send your full address and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Shane B Gmf

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Honolulu, Hawaii

It is impossible to reach a live person

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I canceled my services in June with them, and I'm still getting billed here in August. I am trying to reach a live customer service so this could get resolved, and they can cancel my account, but I cannot reach one; their automated system will not transfer me to a live human.

Pros:
  • Somewhat reliable
Cons:
  • No life customer service
  • Very poor reliability continue

Preferred solution: Cancel the outstanding bill for the services I did not receive and cancel my account

User's recommendation: Find a different company for your waste Management

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Sharon M Rpi

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

I have been trying to cancel my garbage...

Updated by user Aug 11, 2026

We sent numerous messages to cancel Svce and finally supple to a person . They won’t reimburse and are charging me $75 to pick up container. We’re supposed to pick it up Monday and never came.

Original review Jul 27, 2026

I have been trying to cancel my garbage pickup since last week. Please cancel my residential pickup and advise what to do with my garbage can.

Pros:
  • Reliable on weekly scheduled pickups
Cons:
  • No customer service
  • Very costly

Preferred solution: Cancel my residential pick up as of 7/23/2026

User's recommendation: No customer service.- charge for one month what other companies charge for 3 months

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WMCares

Sorry to hear you are having difficulty connecting with us. Please send your full address, review and phone number to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER.

We will look into it right away. Thank you

Jaylon Cpn
map-marker Victor, New York

Bill question

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Told rep of account cancellation as of August 31st

Rep said I FO NOT IWE SNOTE on this account and ignore bill

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Sue P Phm

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Verified Reviewer

Complaint

Problem with driver constantly and intentionally blocking the driveway with cans. Cannot drive in the driveway. This is something new and not good service, especially for older customers and a busy road.

Preferred solution: Just problem rectified. Lola said she would take care of it

User's recommendation: Call and talk to Lola

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WMCares

Very sorry to hear this happened. If you need further assistance, please send your full address and review to wmcares@wm.com, subject PISSED CONSUMER and we will look into it right away. Thank you

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Summary

Waste Management, Inc. is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. Waste Management offers a variety of permanent and temporary services to more than two million businesses as well as homes throughout North America. Waste Management works with environmental groups to set aside land to create and manage wetlands and wildlife habitats, cooperates with such organizations as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Wildlife Habitat Council. The corporate office of the company is based at
1001 Fannin St., Suite 4000
Houston, Texas 77002. The customer service is available at (713) 512-6200 Monday thought Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm CST or via email jalderson@wm.com.

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Waste Management is ranked 25 out of 350 in Waste And Recycling Services category

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