CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Consolidated net income	$ 390	$ 495	$ 1,058	$ 1,224
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Derivative instruments, net	4	2	9	6
Available-for-sale securities, net	2	4	7	13
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19	(17)	(23)	36
Post-retirement benefit obligations, net			(1)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	25	(11)	(8)	54
Comprehensive income	415	484	1,050	1,278
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests				1
Comprehensive income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.	$ 415	$ 484	$ 1,050	$ 1,277