Waste Collection Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in California
California's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: San Diego alone accounts for 73% of the state's 15 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with San Diego, Lompoc, Port Hueneme collectively representing 93% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in San Diego to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 1 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
California's Waste Collection Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 4 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — San Diego and Lompoc — captures 86% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Port Hueneme and San Pedro adds another 14%, with the remaining 0 cities splitting 0% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
California's Waste Collection Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 25% of the 225 total awards ($75.2M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — Unknown, ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, J TORRES CO INC — hold 72% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
California's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $481.6M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 15 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include San Diego, Lompoc, Port Hueneme.
15
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
San Diego
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in California
Majority small-business: 93% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $481.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 72% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Mar 10, 2026 | NONE |
| 76 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Mar 10, 2026 | NONE |
| 72 | Commercial Refuse - Waste Management Services for US Coast Guard SECTOR SAN DIEGO | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH(00037) | Mar 18, 2026 | NONE |
| 65 | Waste Service Pickup | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Sep 30, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Dec 17, 2025 | NONE |
| 65 | Commercial Refuse - Waste Management Services for US Coast Guard SECTOR SAN DIEGO | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH(00037) | Feb 18, 2026 | NONE |
| 62 | Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling, NBVC | Port Hueneme | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | — | NONE |
| 59 | Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal/Recycling Services | Lompoc | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB | Mar 27, 2026 | NONE |
| 59 | Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal/Recycling Services | Lompoc | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PKB | Mar 27, 2026 | NONE |
| 54 | Trash Collection | San Pedro | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | — | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | BLACKWATCH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | THE CAMERON BELL CORPORATION | Dec 9, 2025 – Apr 8, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Dec 12, 2025 – Apr 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | T-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | HIGHBURY DEFENSE GROUP | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INDUS TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | Jan 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026 | high |
Across California, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 15 active opportunities. Top cities include San Diego, Lompoc, Port Hueneme.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 56 | $2.5M |
| National Park Service | 51 | $6.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 49 | $13.5M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 37 | $4.8M |
| Department of the Navy | 32 | $48.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 |
| ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC | 13 |
| J TORRES CO INC | 12 |
| RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN | 12 |
| MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL LLC | 12 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 11 |
| Lompoc | 2 |
| Port Hueneme | 1 |
| San Pedro | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 0 |
| Fort Irwin | 0 |
| Benicia | 0 |
| ARBOGA | 0 |
| Palo Alto | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many waste collection contracts are there in California?
California has 15 active federal waste collection opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste collection contracts in California?
San Diego, Lompoc, Port Hueneme are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, J TORRES CO INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most waste collection contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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