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Waste Management (WM) COO Tara Hemmer receives 2,544 restricted stock units in equity grant

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Hemmer Tara J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC executive Tara J. Hemmer received an equity grant of 2,544 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units. The award was granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of her compensation.

The restricted stock units were granted under the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan and vest over three years: 34% on the first anniversary of the grant date and 33% on each of the second and third anniversaries. Following this grant, Hemmer holds a total of 81,461.5789 Common Stock shares directly.

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Insider Hemmer Tara J.
Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,544 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 81,461.579 shares (Direct, null)
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Restricted stock units granted 2,544 shares Equity award of Common Stock units to EVP & COO
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for the restricted stock unit award
Total shares after transaction 81,461.5789 shares Direct holdings of Common Stock following the grant
First-year vesting portion 34% Vests on first anniversary of grant date
Second-year vesting portion 33% Vests on second anniversary of grant date
Third-year vesting portion 33% Vests on third anniversary of grant date
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2023 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan."
vesting financial
"Restricted stock units vest 34% on the first anniversary of the date of grant with 33% vesting on the 2nd and 3rd anniversary."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Operating Officer financial
"Tara J. Hemmer is identified as EVP & Chief Operating Officer."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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*
Hemmer Tara J.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
800 CAPITOL STREET, SUITE 3000

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77002

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC [ WM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock(1)05/20/2026A2,544A$0.000081,461.5789D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units vest 34% on the first anniversary of the date of grant with 33% vesting on the 2nd and 3rd anniversary of the date of grant.
Courtney Tippy, Attorney-in-fact05/21/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WM executive Tara J. Hemmer report?

Tara J. Hemmer reported receiving 2,544 restricted stock units of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Common Stock. The award was granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of her compensation and was reported on a Form 4 insider filing.

How many restricted stock units did Tara J. Hemmer receive from WM?

Tara J. Hemmer received 2,544 restricted stock units of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Common Stock. These units were granted under the company’s 2023 Stock Incentive Plan and increase her direct holdings as part of her long-term equity-based compensation package.

What is the vesting schedule for Tara J. Hemmer’s WM restricted stock units?

Hemmer’s 2,544 restricted stock units vest over three years. According to the filing, 34% vests on the first anniversary of the grant date, with 33% vesting on the second anniversary and 33% vesting on the third anniversary of the date of grant.

Under which plan were the WM restricted stock units granted to Tara J. Hemmer?

The restricted stock units granted to Tara J. Hemmer were issued pursuant to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC’s 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based awards such as restricted stock units as part of the company’s executive and employee compensation programs.

What are Tara J. Hemmer’s total WM share holdings after this grant?

After the reported grant, Tara J. Hemmer holds 81,461.5789 shares of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Common Stock directly. This total includes the newly granted 2,544 restricted stock units, reflecting her updated ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is Tara J. Hemmer’s role at WASTE MANAGEMENT INC in this Form 4?

In the Form 4, Tara J. Hemmer is identified as an officer of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC, serving as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Operating Officer. The reported restricted stock unit grant is part of her equity compensation in that leadership role.