CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Consolidated net income	$ 1,817	$ 1,496	$ 1,671
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Derivative instruments, net	9	15	8
Available-for-sale securities, net	(6)	11	15
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(28)	20	55
Post-retirement benefit obligations, net	3	1	1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(22)	47	79
Comprehensive income	1,795	1,543	1,750
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1		1
Comprehensive income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.	$ 1,794	$ 1,543	$ 1,749