12:02 PM EDT, 05/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Moody's on Thursday affirmed the "Baa1" senior unsecured rating of Waste Connections ( WCN ) and changed the outlook to "positive" from "stable."

The rating affirmation and outlook change to positive reflect Moody's expectation of continued momentum in improving operating results, anchored by solid pricing fundamentals, good operational execution, and the non-discretionary nature of demand.

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