SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 14, 2008


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:

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

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

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
The following information, including the text of the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
On July 14, 2008, Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the Company’s preliminary financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The full text of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit Description
   
99.1
Press Release, dated July 14, 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.
 
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
Date: July 14, 2008
By:  /s/ Rick L Wittenbraker
Rick L Wittenbraker
Senior Vice President

 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Index
 
  Exhibit Number Description
     
99.1
Press Release, dated July 14, 2008.