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 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.