Commercial Trash & Recycling Service

Size matters when it comes to trash. WM has many dumpster and container options available to handle all your commercial waste and recycling needs. We make it easy to have your facilities serviced so you can focus on running your business.

Front-load dumpsters are most often used for non-residential, business or commercial waste collection and come in 2-yard, 4-yard, 6-yard or 8-yard options. They’re perfect for business such as office buildings; manufacturing plants; distribution centers; apartments or multi-family properties; hotels; schools and universities; shopping centers; grocery and convenience stores; auto body shops; hair and nail salons; restaurants; hospitals and healthcare offices; etc.

Front-load dumpsters and rear-load dumpsters typically have the same capacity for trash and refuse. The key difference is the way the truck picks up and empties the dumpster. With a front-loading dumpster, there are metal slots on both sides of the dumpster where the truck forks insert and the container is lifted and emptied over the top of the truck cab.

With rear-load dumpsters, the truck connects directly to the face of the dumpster, usually by way of a cable. This means rear-load dumpsters don’t have slots on the sides, making them ideal for tighter spaces.

The tops of both types of containers are made of hard plastic. The biggest difference between the two of them is that slanted-top dumpsters are better suited for very cold environments and facilitate better drainage for melting snow and ice.

WM will consult with you to identify a location(s) that is easily accessible for our trucks and drivers and safe for your customers and employees.

Business trash pickup is once per week with additional days available by request. We make it easy to up-size your dumpster or arrange for additional pickups based on the seasonality and peaks of your business.

WM recognizes that our business customers have many different priorities and that their time is valuable. We offer 24/7 online support through the My WM portal and online chat features. We send digital alerts and notifications and offer AutoPay and Paperless Billing. The My WM account portal allows you to track and manage your business account’s records online.

If you need further assistance, you can visit our Support Center for troubleshooting and contact options.

Roll-off dumpsters — so named because they have wheels and are unloaded from the back of a roll-off truck — are ideal for manufacturers; commercial or residential renovations; construction and demolition firms; land, yard or tree trimming and removal; festivals and large events; and agricultural harvests. Some types of waste, especially hazardous, are not allowed in roll-off dumpsters and/or require an additional fee.

WM offers a variety of roll-off dumpster sizes ranging from 10-cubic-yards to 40-cubic-yards of capacity. Our experienced team uses extreme thoughtfulness when determining the location where the dumpster will sit on the property as our trucks need to be able to easily access it for waste removal and to place it back in its original location once emptied.

A compactor is an electrically powered machine that reduces the size of waste material by pressing on it with significant force (compaction), thereby greatly reducing the space needed for storage. Compactors are ideal for businesses that generate large amounts of waste or use significant quantities of recyclable materials. WM compactors are fully enclosed and range in size from 2 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards. 

Up-front costs for compactors are typically larger than that of roll-off dumpsters; however, over time, compactors yield savings by reducing trash pickup counts or recycling sell-offs. Compactors are often used by hospitals, distribution centers, manufacturing companies, industrial plants and recycling centers. Because of the internal blade, employee training is strongly recommended prior to installing a compactor. WM is happy to provide training ideas and solutions, if needed.

WM offers commercial and industrial recycling services. There is no “one size fits all” approach and we’re happy to work with you on a customized solution. We invite you to visit our Support Center to identify how our recycling services can meet your specific business ecology and needs.

Our most common recycling services include weekly pickup of commonly recycled items, such as cardboard, paper and everyday metals or plastics. In select areas and markets, we offer heavy duty paper, steel, aluminum, fiber and plastics recycling. Typically, these items are collected through roll-off dumpsters, front-load containers or compactors. These specialized recycling offerings can be packaged with your regular business waste service at a great value.

We recognize that some of our industrial customers may generate special and sometimes hazardous waste. You can trust that WM handles such material in an environmentally responsible manner. Our capacity, industry experience and trade leadership allow us to identify the type of waste and to customize the removal, allowing for heightened safety measures and specialized disposal processes. We ensure environmental compliance and provide “cradle to grave” compliance tracking.