Waste Management 401(k) Plan

Waste Management offers an employer match through their 401(k) plan. According to the filing, the plan received $735K in employer contributions alongside $1.9M in participant deferrals. The exact match formula may vary by plan and employment status. Contact Waste Management HR or your plan administrator for the specific match formula applicable to your situation.

You can access your Waste Management 401(k) account through the plan provider's participant portal. The plan serves 1,543 active participants. If you're a current or former employee, use the login link above or contact the plan administrator at the phone number listed on this page. First-time users will need to register using their Social Security number and date of birth.

For 2026, Waste Management 401(k) participants can contribute up to $24,500 in employee deferrals. Participants aged 50+ can contribute an additional $8,000 in catch-up contributions (total $32,500). Those aged 60-63 can make super catch-up contributions of $11,250 (total $35,750). Currently, Waste Management participants contribute an average of $1,227 per year in employee deferrals. Employer contributions are separate from these limits.

Many Waste Management 401(k) plans offer loan provisions. As of the latest filing, Waste Management participants had $743K in outstanding loans (averaging $481 across participants with active loans). The IRS limits 401(k) loans to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of your vested balance. With an average account balance of $15K in the Waste Management plan, the maximum potential loan amount for a fully vested participant would vary accordingly. Check with your plan administrator for specific loan terms.

When you leave Waste Management, you have several options for your 401(k): keep it in the plan (if the balance is over $7,000), roll it over to a new employer's plan, roll it to an IRA, or take a cash distribution (subject to taxes and potential penalties). In the most recent filing year, the plan processed $1.0M in distributions to departing or retired participants. Employer match contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule.

According to the most recent Form 5500 filing, the Waste Management 401(k) plan has 1,543 active participants managing $23.0M in plan assets. The average account balance is $15K per participant, and the plan was originally established on N/A.

Many major employers, including Waste Management, offer both traditional pre-tax and Roth after-tax 401(k) contribution options. Given that Waste Management participants average $1,227 in annual deferrals, choosing between Roth and traditional depends on whether you expect your tax bracket to be higher or lower in retirement. Contact the Waste Management plan administrator for availability.

The Waste Management 401(k) plan typically offers a range of investment options including target-date funds, index funds, actively managed funds, and potentially company stock. The plan generated $5.7M in total investment income during the last filing year. Log into your account to see current investment options and performance.