Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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 to Income		Accounts Written Off/Use of Reserve			Balance End of Year
2014 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	34	$	42	$	(45	)	$	31
2015 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	31	$	36	$	(42	)	$	25
2016 — Reserves for doubtful accounts(a)	$	25	$	42	$	(43	)	$	24
2014 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	14	$	82	$	(51	)	$	45
2015 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	45	$	15	$	(47	)	$	13
2016 — Merger and restructuring accruals(b)	$	13	$	4	$	(10	)	$	7

(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.