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James Fish

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Waste Management

Search every verified James Fish interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Fish, president and chief executive officer of Waste Management, discussed the company’s second-quarter results in a July 2026 earnings call, reporting operating EBITDA growth of 5.5% year over year, or 9.1% excluding prior-year wildfire cleanup contributions. He noted that operating EBITDA margin expanded by 40 basis points despite headwinds from wildfire volumes and higher energy surcharges. Fish also highlighted that the company directed $235 million to solid waste tuck-in acquisitions during the quarter, saying these deals strengthen route density, expand the customer base, and enhance the existing disposal network. On the company’s Q4 2024 earnings call in January 2025, Fish said Waste Management expected total company operating EBITDA growth of 15% at the midpoint of its guidance range for 2025, amounting to nearly $1 billion of growth compared with 2024. He also discussed synerg

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“When COVID hit we came out literally the next day and said we don't know how long it lasts, but your 40 hours are protected. That decision took a huge weight off employees' shoulders and they still remember it.”

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