CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Consolidated net income | $ 820 | $ 603 | $ 2,329 | $ 1,967 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||
| Derivative instruments, net | (2) | (6) | (5) | (7) |
| Available-for-sale securities, net | (12) | 5 | (12) | 13 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (5) | (39) | (63) | 78 |
| Post-retirement benefit obligations, net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (19) | (40) | (80) | 84 |
| Comprehensive income | 801 | 563 | 2,249 | 2,051 |
| Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Waste Management, Inc. | $ 801 | $ 563 | $ 2,248 | $ 2,050 |
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