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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-031042"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WCN"
cik: "0001318220"
company_name: "Waste Connections, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:50:06.582030+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Waste Connections appoints Fastenal CEO Daniel L. Florness to Board

## Summary
- Board size increased from 8 to 9; Florness appointed effective April 1, 2026.
- Florness currently serves as Fastenal CEO and board member; stepping down July 16, 2026.
- He will serve on the Audit Committee; meets NYSE and Canadian independence standards.
- Bring over 30 years of experience including former Fastenal CFO and KPMG senior manager.
- Receives standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated for service term.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-031042
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WCN
- cik: 0001318220
- company_name: Waste Connections, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1318220/000110465926031042/0001104659-26-031042-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1318220/000110465926031042/tm269110d1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-26-031042.txt

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