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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| Delaware | | 1-12154 | | 73-1309529 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas | | 77002 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code:(713) 512-6200
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| (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:
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| o | | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| Item 7.01. | | 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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| Item 9.01 | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibit | | Description |
| | 99.1 | | | 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 | By: | /s/ Cherie C. Rice | |
| | | Cherie C. Rice | |
| | | Vice President | |
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Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
| | 99.1 | | | Press Release, dated July 24, 2008. |
