Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In Millions)

	Balance Beginning of Year		Charged (Credited) to Income		Accounts Written Off/Use of Reserve			Balance End of Year
2012 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	29	$	57	$	(41	)	$	45
2013 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	45	$	39	$	(50	)	$	34
2014 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	34	$	42	$	(45	)	$	31
2012 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	9	$	67	$	(44	)	$	32
2013 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	32	$	18	$	(36	)	$	14
2014 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	14	$	82	$	(51	)	$	45

(a) Includes reserves for doubtful accounts receivable and notes receivable.

(b) Included in accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These accruals represent employee severance and benefit costs and transitional costs.