“WM (Waste Management) (NYSE: WM) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4.0% year over year, from $6.43 billion in Q2 2025…

President John Morris pointed to WM’s automation buildout as a key driver behind the segment’s performance.

‘By combining AI, automation, and operational data at scale, we’re improving execution, reducing cost, and enhancing the customer experience,’ Morris said.

The company has completed 38 of 39 planned recycling facility upgrades under its $1.4 billion capital program, with the final project slated for 2027.

Morris said the automated facilities are delivering a sustained 30% improvement in labor cost per ton compared with legacy plants.”

From Resource Recycling.