Waste Connections exec acquires shares via ESPP

Waste Connections, Inc. senior vice president of performance optimization Aaron Bradley acquired 42 common shares through the company’s 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan for the offering period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Waste Connections, Inc. senior vice president of performance optimization Aaron Bradley acquired 42 common shares through the company’s 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan for the offering period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Under the plan, the shares were purchased at 95% of the $158.36 New York Stock Exchange closing price on June 30, 2026. Following this routine ESPP transaction, Bradley directly holds 8,624 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 42 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider BRADLEY AARON

Role SR VP PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Shares	42	$158.36	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 8,624 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. These shares were acquired under the Waste Connections, Inc. 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), for the offering period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were acquired at a price equal to 95% of the closing price of the shares on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 42 common shares Closing price reference: $158.36 per share ESPP discount: 95% of closing price +2 more

5 metrics

Shares acquired 42 common shares Acquired under 2020 ESPP for Jan 1–Jun 30, 2026 period

Closing price reference $158.36 per share New York Stock Exchange closing price on June 30, 2026

ESPP discount 95% of closing price Purchase price set at 95% of June 30, 2026 close

Post-transaction holdings 8,624 common shares Total direct ownership after ESPP acquisition

Transaction code Code J Other acquisition or disposition reported on Form 4

Key Terms

Employee Share Purchase Plan, ESPP, Common Shares, offering period

4 terms

Employee Share Purchase Plan financial

"These shares were acquired under the Waste Connections, Inc. 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"

A program that lets employees buy their employer’s stock, often through regular payroll deductions and sometimes at a discounted price or with matching contributions; think of it as a company-run savings plan that converts part of pay into ownership. It matters to investors because it can increase insider ownership and employee motivation, potentially affecting company performance, and can slightly change share supply when new stock is issued or sold.

ESPP financial

"2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), for the offering period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

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.

offering period financial

"for the offering period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026"

FAQ

What insider transaction did Waste Connections (WCN) report for Aaron Bradley?

Aaron Bradley acquired 42 common shares of Waste Connections through the company’s 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan. This was a routine employee stock purchase for the period ending June 30, 2026, rather than an open-market trade.

At what price were the new Waste Connections (WCN) shares acquired under the ESPP?

The 42 shares were acquired at 95% of the $158.36 New York Stock Exchange closing price on June 30, 2026. The plan explicitly sets the purchase price as a 5% discount to that closing market price.

How many Waste Connections (WCN) shares does Aaron Bradley hold after this Form 4?

After the reported ESPP transaction, Aaron Bradley directly owns 8,624 common shares of Waste Connections. This figure reflects his total direct holdings following the acquisition of 42 shares during the January 1–June 30, 2026 offering period.

What is the Waste Connections (WCN) 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan?

The 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan allows eligible Waste Connections employees to buy company shares at a discount. For the January 1–June 30, 2026 offering period, shares were purchased at 95% of the June 30, 2026 closing price on the New York Stock Exchange.

Was Aaron Bradley’s Waste Connections (WCN) transaction a market buy or part of a plan?

The transaction was part of the 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan, not an open-market trade. Shares were acquired automatically for the January 1–June 30, 2026 offering period at 95% of the June 30, 2026 closing price.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BRADLEY AARON

(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)
	SR VP PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	06/30/2026		J(1)		42	A	$158.36	8,624	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were acquired under the Waste Connections, Inc. 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), for the offering period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were acquired at a price equal to 95% of the closing price of the shares on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2026.

Remarks:

	Aaron Bradley	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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