WASTE MANAGEMENT* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

Waste Management processes its billing through an automated payment system that truncates the full company name and appends an asterisk, resulting in the descriptor "WASTE MANAGEMENT*" appearing on your bank statement rather than the complete business name. The asterisk is a common formatting convention used by large utility billing platforms to separate the company identifier from additional transaction data such as a regional account code or service area, though that secondary information may not always be visible on your statement. If you are a Waste Management customer with a recurring monthly charge around $30.00, this descriptor almost certainly reflects your regular residential or commercial trash collection service.

No, this is a legitimate charge from Waste Management. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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