The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

Dave Meier looks for three things in a dividend play. First, he wants a good yield. Second, he wants to see solid growth in the company. Most important, he wants to see sustainability. He believes he has found all that and more in Waste Management. In this video, Dave lays out his case for this solid dividend-payer.

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