Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Waste Management, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 731309529
- Sponsor Address: 800 CAPITOL STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77002
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 38,168
- Total Assets: $4.1B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,168 | $4.1B | $120.1M | $210.6M |
| 2023 | 38,676 | $3.7B | $117.9M | $203.2M |
| 2022 | 39,493 | $3.2B | $101.6M | $186.4M |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRILL LYNCH,PIERCE,FENNER & SMITH | RECORDKEEPER | $1,518,163 | — | $1,518,163 |
| WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $1,518,163
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.037% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,518,163 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,562,661 | $21,115 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,129,896 | — | — | — | — |