Business Segments · Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion

Collection And Disposal — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion

Waste Management Collection And Disposal — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion increased by 4.3% to $531.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may reflect a larger asset base or accelerated capital investment, while a decrease could indicate aging infrastructure or reduced capital expenditure intensity.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the Collection and Disposal segment for the systematic reductio...

Peer comparison

Similar to depreciation and amortization charges reported by other capital-intensive industrial and waste services peers, though specific depletion rates for landfill assets may vary by company accounting policies.

Metric ID: wm_segment_collection_and_disposal_depreciation_depletion_amortization_and_accretion

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$509.00M$531.00M
QoQ Change+4.3%
YoY Change+4.3%
Range$509.00M$531.00M
Avg YoY Growth+4.3%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's collection and disposal — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion?
Waste Management (WM) reported collection and disposal — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion of $531.00M in Q1 2026.
What does collection and disposal — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion mean?
The total non-cash expense recognized for the wear and tear, usage, and expiration of assets specifically within the collection and disposal business segment.