WM Definitions
A liquid that is formed when water filters through a solid material, such as landfill waste.
Leachate
100% of material recovered from the 2024 WMPO was diverted from landfills. percentage was used for energy generation.
A.) 23%
B.) 17%
C.) 20%
B.) 17%
The business unit that is responsible for WM Compactors
What is WMCS
I was on the Rugby team in college (Fairfield University), I played left lock (which is in the middle of the scrum). We taped our ears down so they wouldn't get ripped off. I made it my entire college career without any major injuries.
Who is Mary Parlante
This artist painted the "Mona Lisa"
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci
The overall profitability that SBS provides for the overall business.
What is IEBIT (or integrated ebit)
In 2024, acres of land was actively managed for wildlife preservation.
A.) 10,200
B.) 8,700
C.) 13,500
C.) 13,500
The business unit responsible for issuing monthly charge statements to customer
What is the Billing Team
In 1st grade, I won a Dr. Seuss reading contest by reading ALL of his books which was the only way to ensure a victory. I won a lifesize Grinch stuffed animal and I think my parents still have it somewhere.
Who is Andrew Bartlett
What is a Turkey
What is a MRF - Materials Recovery Facility
At the 2024 WMPO tournament pounds of pre-consumer food waste was diverted from landfills
A.) 75,000 lbs
B.) 42,120 lbs
C.) 50,450 lbs
B.) 42,120
This team is responsible for inbound customer interactions, scheduling service and assisting with client issues
What is the Customer Service Team?
She and her 4 sisters auditioned for Family Feud, and they made it to the semifinals
Who is Kathy Hines
This is the only letter of the alphabet not to appear in the name of any US state
What is the letter "Q"
MOR stands for
What is Monthly Operating Review
In 2025, WM's sustainability growth goal is:
To open/upgrade Recycling Facilities adding tons of capacity.
A.) 9 / 753K
B.) 7 / 525k
C.) 8 / 637k
A.) 9/ 753K
This department is In charge of all things maintenance and building support, Howard helps make our office run as smoothly as it does
I once took part in—and won—a human hamster ball race during halftime at a Chicago Bulls game.
Who is Angelo Costantini
Dolly the , was the first animal cloned.
What is a sheep
A business relationship in which a particular hauler provides their service specifically to the client who prefers to do business with that hauler.
What is a Reciprocity
of WM collection fleet are alternative fuel vehicles
A.) 50%
B.) 85%
C.) 70%
C.) 70 %
This department will only send payments to a vendor when there is an active service interruption.
What is the Vendor Payables Team?
My first car was a 1984 Saab 900 that had a (very) rusty floor… so much so that the driver’s side rug would get wet when driving in the rain
Who is Ed Kraus
The rarest M&M color
What is the color brown