CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$ 5,609	$ 5,198	$ 16,170	$ 15,209
Costs and expenses:
Operating	3,399	3,188	9,830	9,460
Selling, general and administrative	525	470	1,517	1,413
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	558	519	1,615	1,545
Restructuring	2		2	4
(Gain) loss from divestitures, asset impairments and unusual items, net	6		62	(3)
Total costs and expenses	4,490	4,177	13,026	12,419
Income from operations	1,119	1,021	3,144	2,790
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(131)	(127)	(397)	(372)
Equity in net income (losses) of unconsolidated entities	1	(18)	4	(41)
Other, net	6	(4)	7
Total other income (expense)	(124)	(149)	(386)	(413)
Income before income taxes	995	872	2,758	2,377
Income tax expense	235	210	611	570
Consolidated net income	760	662	2,147	1,807
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1)	(1)	(4)
Net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.	$ 760	$ 663	$ 2,148	$ 1,811
Basic earnings per common share	$ 1.89	$ 1.64	$ 5.35	$ 4.46
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 1.88	$ 1.63	$ 5.33	$ 4.44