SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 7, 2011
Waste Management, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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1-12154
(Commission File
Number)
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73-1309529
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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77002
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Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (713) 512-6200
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment
of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On June 8, 2011, Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Mr. Robert G. Simpson
has given notice of his intention to retire from his positions as Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of September 30, 2011. The Company is in the
process of identifying a replacement for Mr. Simpson.
A copy of the news release relating to this disclosure is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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News release dated June 8, 2011. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
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| Date: June 8, 2011 |
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/s/ Rick L Wittenbraker
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Rick L Wittenbraker |
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Senior Vice President |
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