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: Unknown alone accounts for 58% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, San Diego, LINDA collectively representing 86% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 5 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
California's Waste Collection Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 8 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and San Diego — captures 78% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including LINDA and Ukiah adds another 12%, with the remaining 4 cities splitting 10% 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 243 total awards ($77.7M 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, USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC, MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL LLC — 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 Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $627.7M 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 50 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, LINDA.
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Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in California
Majority small-business: 58% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $627.7M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Refuse Collection Service for DLA Distribution San Joaquin (DDJC) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISTRIBUTION.DLA DISTRIBUTION | — | — |
| 62 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | — | NONE |
| 61 | S205--Waste & Recycle Removal Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) | Aug 6, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Aircraft Regulated Garbage Services (Pick-Up & Disposal), Travis AFB CA | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4427 60 CONS LGC | Jun 30, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Aircraft Regulated Garbage Services (Pick-Up & Disposal), Travis AFB CA | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4427 60 CONS LGC | Jun 30, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | 36C78626Q50181 - Trash and Recycling Collection and Disposal - Miramar National Cemetery | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | DMEA Refuse & Recycling Services | LINDA | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA).DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | Apr 28, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | Waste Refuse Services for Fort Hunter Liggett, CA | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC FT MCCOY (RC) | — | SBA |
| 59 | Disposal Services - Removal of Excess Property - Albany, CA | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 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 |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | JSL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 10, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | BONA FIDE CONGLOMERATE, INC. | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | INNOVASYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Archives and Records Administration | AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC | May 17, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Jul 14, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AVUM, INC. | May 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, LINDA.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 60 | $2.5M |
| National Park Service | 56 | $7.7M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 55 | $13.5M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 40 | $5.7M |
| Department of the Navy | 32 | $48.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 |
| USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC | 17 |
| MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL LLC | 13 |
| ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC | 13 |
| RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN | 13 |
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 29 |
| San Diego | 10 |
| LINDA | 4 |
| Ukiah | 2 |
| Lompoc | 2 |
| Victorville | 1 |
| Petaluma | 1 |
| Gustine | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 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 50 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?
Unknown, San Diego, LINDA are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC, MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL LLC. 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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