Finding insider trades…Reading each Form 4…Adding them up…
WMWaste Management Inc
Insider trades (Form 4)
Directors, top managers and anyone owning more than 10% of a company must report every time they buy, sell or receive its shares, within two business days, on a Form 4. Here is what Waste Management's insiders did over the last year, and what each kind of trade means.
Bought on the open market$00 trades by 0 people
Sold on the open market$3.9M8 trades by 6 people
Sales that were planned ahead75%made under a pre-set trading plan (Rule 10b5-1)
Filings read30the newest 30 of 62 in the last year
Buying and selling, month by month
Open-market trades only, by value. Tap a month.
DecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
■ above the line: bought · ■ below: sold
Who traded
| Person and role | Bought | Sold | Shares held after | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J MorrisPresident | – | $3.0M | 99.4K | |
| Rafael CarrascoSVP of Enterprise Strategy | – | $585.3K | 18.2K | |
| John A. CarrollChief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer) | – | $311.7K | 3.5K | |
| Johnson VarkeySVP-Chief Information Officer | – | $29.7K | 9.1K | |
| David L. ReedChief financial officer (EVP & CFO) | – | $18.4K | 2.4K | |
| Christopher P. DeSantisSVP Operations - East | – | $15.0K | 9.4K | |
| Kimberly G. StithSVP - Chief HR Officer | – | – | 4.5K | |
| Marcel DalbySVP Bus Optimiz & Collection | – | – | 5.9K | |
| Tara J. HemmerChief operating officer (EVP & Chief Operating Officer) | – | – | 81.5K | |
| William B PlummerDirector | – | – | 4.0K | |
| Sean E MenkeDirector | – | – | 861 | |
| Maryrose SylvesterDirector | – | – | 5.9K | |
| Kathleen M MazzarellaDirector | – | – | 18.3K | |
| Victoria M HoltDirector | – | – | 23.9K | |
| Andres GluskiDirector | – | – | 18.4K | |
| Bruce E. ChinnDirector | – | – | 3.7K | |
| Thomas BeneDirector | – | – | 3.0K |
Every trade (41)
- Nov 4, 2026Gave shares away (gift)David L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4−531 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 2,373 after
- Nov 4, 2026Gave shares away (gift)Held indirectly (trust, family…)David L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4+531 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 5,888.168 after
- Nov 3, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−345 sharesat $235.50 = $81.2Kowns 2,904 after
- Sep 4, 2026Sold shares on the open marketHeld indirectly (trust, family…)John A. Carroll · Chief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−1,365 sharesat $219.90 = $300.2Kowns 3,508.939 after
- Sep 3, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxKimberly G. Stith · SVP - Chief HR OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−356 sharesat $220.13 = $78.4Kowns 4,479.883 after
- Aug 28, 2026Gave shares away (gift)John A. Carroll · Chief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4−4,873.939 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 4,109.365 after
- Aug 28, 2026Gave shares away (gift)Held indirectly (trust, family…)John A. Carroll · Chief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4+4,873.939 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 4,873.939 after
- Aug 7, 2026Gave shares away (gift)David L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4−5,357.168 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 3,136.832 after
- Aug 7, 2026Gave shares away (gift)Held indirectly (trust, family…)David L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)A gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4+5,357.168 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 5,357.168 after
- Jun 5, 2026Turned options or share units into sharesRafael Carrasco · SVP of Enterprise StrategySwapping options or units they already had for actual shares. Often followed by a sale or tax withholding. Form 4+2,655 sharesat $126.00 = $334.5Kowns 18,194.742 after
- Jun 5, 2026Sold shares on the open marketRafael Carrasco · SVP of Enterprise StrategyInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,655 sharesat $220.47 = $585.3Kowns 15,539.742 after
- Jun 5, 2026Turned options or share units into sharesRafael Carrasco · SVP of Enterprise StrategySwapping options or units they already had for actual shares. Often followed by a sale or tax withholding. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4−2,655 unitsat $126.00
- May 20, 2026Received shares or options as payMarcel Dalby · SVP Bus Optimiz & CollectionA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+2,257 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 5,866.729 after
- May 20, 2026Received shares or options as payTara J. Hemmer · Chief operating officer (EVP & Chief Operating Officer)A grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+2,544 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 81,461.579 after
- May 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJohn J Morris · PresidentWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−566 sharesat $220.49 = $124.8Kowns 99,363 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)William B Plummer · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 4,031 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Sean E Menke · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 861 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payMaryrose Sylvester · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 5,865 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Kathleen M Mazzarella · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+1,314 sharesat $220.71 = $290.0Kowns 18,276 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Victoria M Holt · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 23,881 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payAndres Gluski · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 18,383 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Bruce E. Chinn · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 3,729 after
- May 15, 2026Received shares or options as payHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Thomas Bene · DirectorA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. Form 4+861 sharesat $220.71 = $190.0Kowns 2,987 after
- Apr 4, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJohnson Varkey · SVP-Chief Information OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−192 sharesat $233.94 = $44.9Kowns 9,100.786 after
- Mar 9, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDavid L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−75 sharesat $245.26 = $18.4Kowns 8,494.606 after
- Mar 9, 2026Turned options or share units into sharesJohn J Morris · Chief operating officer (President & COO)Swapping options or units they already had for actual shares. Often followed by a sale or tax withholding. Form 4+5,484 sharesat $150.12 = $823.2Kowns 104,140 after
- Mar 9, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJohn J Morris · Chief operating officer (President & COO)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−4,211 sharesat $243.38 = $1.0Mowns 99,929 after
- Mar 9, 2026Turned options or share units into sharesJohn J Morris · Chief operating officer (President & COO)Swapping options or units they already had for actual shares. Often followed by a sale or tax withholding. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4−5,484 unitsat $150.12
- Mar 9, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJohnson Varkey · SVP-Chief Information OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−121 sharesat $245.27 = $29.7Kowns 9,292.786 after
- Mar 9, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJohn A. Carroll · Chief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−47 sharesat $245.30 = $11.5Kowns 8,983.304 after
- Mar 9, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadChristopher P. DeSantis · SVP Operations - EastInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−61 sharesat $245.50 = $15.0Kowns 9,392.87 after
- Mar 7, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid L. Reed · Chief financial officer (EVP & CFO)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−121 sharesat $246.31 = $29.8Kowns 8,569.606 after
- Mar 7, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJohnson Varkey · SVP-Chief Information OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−193 sharesat $246.31 = $47.5Kowns 9,413.786 after
- Mar 7, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJohn A. Carroll · Chief accountant (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−74 sharesat $246.31 = $18.2Kowns 9,030.304 after
- Mar 7, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxChristopher P. DeSantis · SVP Operations - EastWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−107 sharesat $246.31 = $26.4Kowns 9,453.87 after
- Mar 6, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJohn J Morris · Chief operating officer (President & COO)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−7,979 sharesat $245.07 = $2.0Mowns 98,656 after
- Mar 3, 2026Received shares or options as payKimberly G. Stith · SVP - Chief HR OfficerA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4+6,404 unitsno price (not a sale)owns 6,404 after
- Mar 3, 2026Received shares or options as payMichael J. Watson · Sr. VP-Chief Customer OfficerA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4+6,804 unitsno price (not a sale)owns 6,804 after
- Mar 3, 2026Received shares or options as payJohnson Varkey · SVP-Chief Information OfficerA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4+6,404 unitsno price (not a sale)owns 6,404 after
- Mar 3, 2026Received shares or options as payCharles C Boettcher · Chief lawyer (EVP, Chief Legal Officer)A grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4+7,805 unitsno price (not a sale)owns 7,805 after
- Mar 3, 2026Received shares or options as payRafael Carrasco · SVP of Enterprise StrategyA grant from the company as part of their pay, not a purchase. (Stock Option (Right to Buy)) Form 4+8,405 unitsno price (not a sale)owns 8,405 after
Read straight from the Form 4 filings Waste Management's directors, top managers and large owners sent to the SEC. Insiders sell for many reasons: taxes, diversifying, planned sales. Buying with their own money is rarer. None of this says whether to buy or sell the shares.