SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): January 28, 2005
Waste Management, Inc.
| Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
1-12154 (Commission File Number) |
73-1309529 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
77002 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (713) 512-6200
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| Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers | ||||||||
| Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||||||
| Press Release | ||||||||
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On January 28, 2005, the Board of Directors of Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Thomas H. Weidemeyer as a director of the Company. Mr. Weidemeyer has been named a member of the Company’s Nominating & Governance Committee and its Compensation Committee. Mr. Weidemeyer was not elected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other persons. A copy of the press release issued by the Company on Monday, January 31, 2005, announcing the election of Mr. Weidemeyer, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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Description | |
99
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Press Release dated January 31, 2005. |
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.
| WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. |
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| Date: January 31, 2005 | By: | /s/ Rick L Wittenbraker | ||
| Rick L Wittenbraker | ||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
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Description | |
99
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Press Release dated January 31, 2005 |