Skip to content
USA Waste-Management Resources Data Breach Exposes SSNs

USA Waste-Management Resources Data Breach Exposes SSNs

Classaction • November 10, 2026

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of the USA Waste-Management Resources data breach.

As part of their investigation, they need to hear from individuals who had their information exposed in the incident , including those who received notice of the USA Waste-Management Resources data breach or otherwise believe they are affected.

USA Waste-Management Resources Security Incident: What Happened?

USA Waste-Management Resources, a subsidiary of disposal giant Waste Management, has reported a data breach that may have exposed sensitive information.

A sample notification letter sent to potentially affected individuals, seen below, reads that USA Waste-Management Resources became aware of a potential issue involving a portion of its information systems on September 2, 2026. Following an investigation with a forensics team, the company determined that an unauthorized party used social engineering tactics to access data stored in its systems between June 17, 2026 and September 3, 2026.

On October 6, the company concluded that the incident may have affected sensitive information, including Social Security numbers.

The USA Waste-Management Resources data breach was additionally reported to the Vermont Attorney General's Office on November 6, 2026.

Previously, Waste Management and USA Waste-Management Resources reportedly suffered a data breach in January 2021 that impacted over 268,000 current and former employees and their dependents.

What You Can Do After the USA Waste-Management Resources Data Breach

If your information was exposed in the USA Waste-Management Resources data breach, attorneys want to hear from you. You may be able to start a class action lawsuit to recover compensation for loss of privacy, lost time, out-of-pocket costs, and more.

A successful case could also force USA Waste-Management Resources to ensure they take proper steps to protect the information they were entrusted with.

Affected by the USA Waste-Management Resources data breach? Fill out the form on this page today.

USA Waste-Management Resources Data Breach Notice

If you believe your information was exposed in the USA Waste-Management Resources data breach, fill out the form on this page to get in touch with us.

An attorney or legal representative may then reach out to you to explain more this investigation and ask you a few questions.

Remember, there is no cost to get in touch, and you are under no obligation to take action after speaking to someone.

Published: November 9, 2026

Before commenting, please review our policy .

The information submitted on this page will be forwarded to Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay PLLC who has this investigation.

Extracted Entities