CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$ 22,063	$ 20,426	$ 19,698
Costs and expenses:
Operating	13,383	12,606	12,294
Selling, general and administrative	2,264	1,926	1,938
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	2,267	2,071	2,038
Restructuring	4	5	1
(Gain) loss from divestitures, asset impairments and unusual items, net	82	243	62
Total costs and expenses	18,000	16,851	16,333
Income from operations	4,063	3,575	3,365
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(598)	(500)	(378)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net	(7)
Equity in net income (losses) of unconsolidated entities	4	(60)	(67)
Other, net	(4)	6	(2)
Total other income (expense)	(605)	(554)	(447)
Income before income taxes	3,458	3,021	2,918
Income tax expense	713	745	678
Consolidated net income	2,745	2,276	2,240
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(28)	2
Net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.	$ 2,746	$ 2,304	$ 2,238
Basic earnings per common share	$ 6.84	$ 5.69	$ 5.42
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 6.81	$ 5.66	$ 5.39