Form 8-K

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.

Date: June 22, 2012

/s/ Rick L Wittenbraker

Rick L Wittenbraker

Senior Vice President

8-K 1 d371315d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

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): June 22, 2012

Waste Management, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-12154

73-1309529

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1001 Fannin, Suite 4000

Houston, Texas

77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (713) 512-6200

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On June 22, 2012, Steven G. Rothmeier, a director of Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) and a member of the Audit Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the board of directors of the Company, notified the Company of his resignation from the board of directors and all committees. Mr. Rothmeier advised the board that his resignation was due to personal health considerations and was not due to any disagreement on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Rothmeier is one of the longest serving directors of the Company and has served the Company with great distinction and integrity. The Company is deeply indebted to Mr. Rothmeier for his commitment and guidance during his tenure.

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.