Working at WM (Waste Management) in Houston
Environmental Services · 3,000+ local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
Waste Management, commonly known as WM, is North America's largest environmental services and waste management company, headquartered in downtown Houston. The Fortune 500 company provides comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States and Canada. WM operates an extensive network of landfills, recycling facilities, and waste-to-energy plants, and is increasingly investing in renewable natural gas, sustainability consulting, and circular economy solutions. The downtown Houston headquarters at 800 Capitol Street serves as the nerve center for corporate strategy, technology, finance, and sustainability leadership. WM offers careers in environmental engineering, fleet operations, data analytics, sustainability, sales, and corporate management.
Campus Locations
WM Headquarters
800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002
Best Neighborhoods for WM (Waste Management) Employees
Walkable commute through downtown streets or the tunnel system to 800 Capitol.
North on Main Street or METRORail Red Line to the downtown Capitol Street offices.
West across US-59 or north on Chartres Street from EaDo into downtown.
South on I-45 or Heights Boulevard to the downtown exits near Capitol Street.
Or find the best neighborhoods near this employer — with full safety, schools, and flood risk data.
Commute Map
Commute Map — WM (Waste Management)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is WM (Waste Management) located in Houston?
WM (Waste Management)'s primary Houston-area location is WM Headquarters, at 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Houston neighborhoods are best for WM (Waste Management) employees?
New hires at WM (Waste Management) most often land in Downtown Houston (around 2 minutes), Midtown (around 5 minutes), EaDo (around 5 minutes). Walkable commute through downtown streets or the tunnel system to 800 Capitol. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at WM (Waste Management) pay in Houston?
Most WM (Waste Management) roles in Houston fall in the $40K-180K range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does WM (Waste Management) employ in Houston?
WM (Waste Management) employs roughly 3,000+ people in the Houston area, putting it among the metro's larger environmental services employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does WM (Waste Management) offer relocation assistance?
Large Houston employers like WM (Waste Management) commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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