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Certifications

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ISO/ RIOS/ R2 Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………3

Organics/ Compost Certifications……………………………………………………………………………………11

Certifications in Built Environment…………………………………………………………………………………..13

WMPO Achievements………………………………………………………………………………………………...15

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Organics Certifications

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Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Certified Compost

STA Certified Compost is certified as maintaining your government composting permits and

following EPA limits on pathogens and metals.

Full facility list can be found here.

Certified Organic

OMRI supports organic integrity by developing clear information and guidance about materials,

so that producers know which products are appropriate for organic operations.

Full product list can be found here.

Built Environment

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LEED Headquarters

In 2020, Waste Management opened the new headquarters office within the LEED Platinum

Bank of America Tower at 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX 77002.

Further information regarding WM’s LEED Headquarter facility can be found here.

WM has several additional LEED certified facilities.

Facility LEED Certification

WM Healthcare Solutions LEED Silver

WM of Alameda County LEED Gold

WM Moreno Valley LEED Gold

WM Spokane Valley LEED Gold

WM Philadelphia LEED Certified

WMPO Certifications

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Golf Environment Organization

GEO Certified® is a comprehensive modern certification, developed specifically for three key

areas of the industry: golf facility operations, golf development and renovation, and golf

tournaments. The distinction serves as a credible platform for communications of real outcomes

and continual improvement, around nature, resources, and the community.

The WMPO’s full sustainability report can be found here.

UL Waste Diversion Validation

The UL waste diversion validation program focuses on monitoring and measuring material flows

that are not part of an organization’s final product. UL offers four landfill waste diversion claim

validations to recognize companies that handle waste in environmentally responsible and

innovative ways.