CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Consolidated net income	$ 539	$ 390	$ 1,311	$ 1,058
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Derivative instruments, net	1	4	8	9
Available-for-sale securities, net	(1)	2	(3)	7
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(57)	19	(31)	(23)
Post-retirement benefit obligations, net	(1)		(1)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(58)	25	(27)	(8)
Comprehensive income	481	415	1,284	1,050
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1		1
Comprehensive income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.	$ 480	$ 415	$ 1,283	$ 1,050