[Form 3] WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Waste Management (WM) reported an insider ownership update. The company’s EVP & CFO filed a Form 3 initial statement effective 11/01/2025, showing direct beneficial ownership of 5,211.6057 shares of common stock.

The officer also holds stock options for 1,702, 2,285, and 1,860 shares with exercise prices of $145.67, $150.115, and $204.7585, respectively. Options were granted under the 2014 and 2023 Stock Incentive Plans and vest 34% on the first anniversary of grant and 33% on the second and third anniversaries.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Reed David L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 CAPITOL STREET, SUITE 3000

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77002

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
11/01/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC [ WM ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CFO

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	5,211.6057	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)(1)	03/01/2023	03/01/2022	Common Stock	1,702	$145.67	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)(1)	03/07/2024	03/07/2033	Common Stock	2,285	$150.115	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)(2)	03/01/2025	03/01/2034	Common Stock	1,860	$204.7585	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock option granted pursuant to Waste Management, Inc. 2014 Stock Incentive Plan. The stock option vests 34% on the first anniversary of the date of grant with 33% vesting on the 2nd and 3rd anniversary of the date of grant.

2. Stock option granted pursuant to Waste Management, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. The stock option vests 34% on the first anniversary of the date of grant with 33% vesting on the 2nd and 3rd anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

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	Courtney Tippy, Attorney-in-fact	11/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did WM disclose in this Form 3 filing?

An initial insider ownership statement by the EVP & CFO, effective 11/01/2025, including common shares and stock options.

How many WM common shares does the EVP & CFO directly own?

Direct beneficial ownership of 5,211.6057 common shares.

What stock options are reported in the Form 3 for WM (WM)?

Options for 1,702, 2,285, and 1,860 shares with exercise prices of $145.67, $150.115, and $204.7585.

Under which plans were the WM options granted?

The 2014 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for the reported WM options?

They vest 34% on the first anniversary of grant and 33% on the second and third anniversaries.

What is the officer’s role at WM in this filing?

The reporting person is the company’s EVP & CFO.