Waste Management Journal Citation Rate 2026
0956-053X
eISSN 1879-2456
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Waste Management
Waste Management (WM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Extraction and Separation Processes and Landfill Environmental Impact Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0956-053X (e-ISSN 1879-2456). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4120 USD). OpenAlex records 12,181 works and 656,518 citations, with an h-index of 282.
Waste Management Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Waste Management has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Extraction and Separation Processes research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Waste Management operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Waste Management should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Waste Management against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Waste Management
- Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Extraction and Separation Processes, Landfill Environmental Impact Studies, Municipal Solid Waste Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0956-053X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2456 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Waste Management is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4120.
In our subject taxonomy, Waste Management is classified under Extraction and Separation Processes, Landfill Environmental Impact Studies, Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling and Waste Management Techniques.
Waste Management is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.289.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.289 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S19266977
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