Independent
Tenure on this board
0.3 yrs
Also a director at
Fuller H B Co (FUL)
Meeting calendar
WCN · Annual meeting · Friday, May 15, 2026
Waste Connections Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditors and authorization for Board to fix their remuneration; and transacting any other business properly coming before the meeting.
Market cap
$43.7B
1Y TSR
-9.0%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 15, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected or appointed.
- 2
Non-binding, Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation ("Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORA non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Authorization to Fix Remuneration
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of Grant Thornton LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and authorization of the Board to fix Grant Thornton LLP’s remuneration.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Also a director at
Copart Inc (CPRT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
29.5 yrs
Also a director at
Skywest Inc (SKYW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Copart Inc (CPRT)Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.2% | 15,855,163 | $2.6B |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 11,135,258 | $1.8B |
| 3 | 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 2.8% | 7,113,604 | $1.2B |
| 4 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 2.6% | 6,726,128 | $1.1B |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 2.3% | 5,723,004 | $930M |
| 6 | Capital International Investors | 2.1% | 5,228,050 | $849M |
| 7 | MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORP | 2.0% | 4,980,317 | $809M |
| 8 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 1.9% | 4,871,959 | $791M |
| 9 | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | 1.6% | 4,063,944 | $660M |
| 10 | WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.5% | 3,875,396 | $627M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Waste Connections Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Waste Connections Inc (WCN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Waste Connections Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Waste Connections Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Waste Connections Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Waste Connections Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Waste Connections Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Waste Connections Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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