Waste Connections · 8 hours ago
Intern
Humble, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrWaste Connections is one of the largest solid waste companies in North America, and they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join their Southern Region team for Summer 2026. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the solid waste management industry, supporting various departments and contributing to ongoing projects.
SustainabilityEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringRecycling
Responsibilities
Assist with Daily Operations: Support the team in day-to-day tasks related to waste collection, recycling, and environmental sustainability initiatives
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data related to waste management processes, recycling efforts, or financial reports
Project Support: Assist in ongoing projects, including operational efficiency improvements, safety initiatives, or customer service enhancements
Environmental Compliance: Help the team ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards by reviewing reports, conducting audits, or supporting the environmental services team
Customer Service: Provide assistance to customer service teams by answering inquiries, helping with customer accounts, and resolving service-related issues
Administrative Duties: Perform administrative tasks such as filing, report generation, document management, and assisting with presentations
Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with departments like operations, safety, compliance, and finance to support cross-functional projects
Attend Meetings: Participate in team and department meetings, take notes, and assist in follow-up actions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Company
Waste Connections
Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.71B2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $363.5M
2024-02-15Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
M
Mary Whitney
EVP - CFO
C
Colin Wittke
Vice President – Sales
Recent News
2026-02-12
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