SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2008
Waste Management, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-12154 |
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73-1309529 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas |
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77002 |
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Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (713) 512-6200
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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| Item 7.01. |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On July 24, 2008, Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, which is furnished
as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated July 24, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
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| Date: July 24, 2008 |
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/s/ Cherie C. Rice
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Cherie C. Rice |
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Vice President |
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