Who We Are
Who We Are: Employee Centric, Customer Inspired
At Waste Connections we seek improvement in all areas that benefit our stakeholders
A History of Success
Waste Connections has a track record of superiors results since its founding in 1997. We attribute that success to a differentiated strategy, along with disciplined capital allocation, has produced superior financial results and shareholder returns. However, we believe that while strategy may have positioned us for success, it is our culture of accountability and commitment to excellence that has driven the value creation.
We maintain that our greatest differentiator is not our physical or financial assets; instead, it is our people and our purposeful culture. Our foundation is built on caring for our over 18,000 employees, prioritizing safety as our #1 value and integrating the principles of Servant Leadership - a philosophy we have embraced and expanded upon for almost fifteen years - into our day-to-day operations.
Our Values
Safety
We strive to assure complete safety of our employees, our customers and the public in all our operations. Protection from accident or injury is paramount in all we do
Integrity
We define Integrity as "saying what you will do and then doing it." We keep our promises to our customers, our employees and our shareholders. Do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
Customer Service
We provide our customers the best possible service in a courteous, effective manner, showing respect for those we are fortunate enough to serve.
To Be A Great Place To Work
We maintain a growth culture where our employees can maximize their potentially personally and professionally. Our objective is to provide and environment where people enjoy what they do and take pride in their work. We wish to embody a work hard, play harder culture.
To Be A Premier Waste Services Company In The U.S. and Canada
We continue to provide superior returns, remain environmentally responsible, and grow in a disciplined way, deploying resources intelligently and benefitting communities we live in. We remain a "different breed".
Our Purpose and Initiatives
Honoring our commitments provides our stakeholders peace of mind and establishes us as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. This creates a safe and rewarding environment for our employees while protecting the health and welfare of the communities we serve, thereby increasing value for our shareholders.
Sustainability and Innovation Initiatives that Benefit all Stakeholders
Social
Investing in our people by enhancing safety, training and inclusion: supporting communities through charitable programs.
At Waste Connections, we measure our success by the continuing, positive impact we have within our local communities. The Company and its employees support more than a thousand organizations through direct contributions, volunteering or fundraising, with a majority of our philanthropic efforts focused on organizations that either support women and children at risk or address racial inequities at a local or national level.
Innovation
With the expected payload and route capacity of commercial electric collection trucks comparable to diesel trucks, we will soon begin beta testing the first production application of fully electric collection vehicles (EVs) in North America developed by The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Evolution Inc.
In addition, we will be testing a hybrid EV as well.Although at a significant initial cost premium, the fully electric trucks operate quietly, generate zero emissions and are expected to provide considerable savings in fuel and maintenance expenses relative to comparable diesel trucks. We look forward to expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles in Waste Connection's fleet over time.