Waste Connections executive sells 6,000 shares

Waste Connections, Inc. Senior Vice President and CIO Eric Hansen reported an open-market sale of 6,000 Common Shares of the company at an average price of $164.8208 per share.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Waste Connections, Inc. Senior Vice President and CIO Eric Hansen reported an open-market sale of 6,000 Common Shares of the company at an average price of $164.8208 per share.

Following this transaction, Hansen holds 13,350 Common Shares directly, so the sale represents a meaningful but partial reduction of his direct position.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 6,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider HANSEN ERIC

Role Senior Vice President and CIO

Sold 6,000 shs ($989K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Shares	6,000	$164.8208	$989K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 13,350 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 6,000 shares Sale price per share: $164.8208 per share Shares held after transaction: 13,350 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 6,000 shares Open-market sale of Common Shares

Sale price per share $164.8208 per share Average sale price for 6,000 shares

Shares held after transaction 13,350 shares Direct ownership following sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Shares, direct ownership, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Shares financial

"security_title: "Common Shares""

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type: "direct""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did Waste Connections (WCN) report for Eric Hansen?

Eric Hansen reported an open-market sale of 6,000 Waste Connections Common Shares. The transaction used a sale price of $164.8208 per share and was reported as a direct ownership change under a Form 4 insider filing.

At what price were the Waste Connections (WCN) shares sold in this Form 4?

The 6,000 Waste Connections Common Shares were sold at $164.8208 per share. This reflects the average transaction price disclosed, indicating a sizable cash realization from the sale based on a relatively high per-share value.

How many Waste Connections (WCN) shares does Eric Hansen own after the sale?

After selling 6,000 Common Shares, Eric Hansen holds 13,350 Waste Connections shares directly. This shows that he retains a significant ongoing equity stake in the company even after the reported open-market sale transaction.

Was the Waste Connections (WCN) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The transaction was a sale of shares, not a purchase. Eric Hansen executed an open-market sale of 6,000 Waste Connections Common Shares, reducing his directly held position while still keeping a notable remaining ownership stake.

What role does Eric Hansen hold at Waste Connections (WCN)?

Eric Hansen serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Waste Connections. His Form 4 filing reflects trading activity by a key executive with direct ownership of the company’s Common Shares following the reported sale.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/04/2026 - 04:11 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HANSEN ERIC

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

3 WATERWAY SQUARE PLACE

SUITE 110

(Street)

THE WOODLANDS

TEXAS

77380

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Waste Connections, Inc. [ WCN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Senior Vice President and CIO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	04/30/2026		S		6,000	D	$164.8208	13,350	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	Eric Hansen	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR