Waste Treatment Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Treatment in California
California's Waste Treatment Services market clusters around three primary hubs: Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven collectively account for 65% of the state's 20 opportunities in Q2 2026. No single city exceeds 25% market share, creating a multi-node market where contractors can build a diversified pipeline across 8 active cities without over-reliance on any one metro area. This balanced concentration rewards firms that establish presence in two or more hubs rather than betting on a single metro — geographic diversification reduces risk while maximizing bid volume.
The top Waste Treatment Services markets in California as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (5 opportunities, 25% of state activity); San Diego (4 opportunities, 20% of state activity); Winterhaven (4 opportunities, 20% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.3× over the second-ranked city, San Diego, though the gap between top markets is narrow enough that competitive dynamics shift quarter to quarter. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 8 markets.
No single agency dominates California's Waste Treatment Services procurement: the largest buyer — FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS — holds just 29% of 21 awards totaling $7.0M. With 5 active buying agencies, the market rewards contractors who can manage a portfolio of smaller contracts across multiple agency relationships rather than depending on one large vehicle. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, RECOLOGY HUMBOLDT COUNTY, GOLDEN GATE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING CO — hold 85% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Waste Treatment Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $481.6M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their California pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 20 open waste treatment contract opportunities as of 2026-05-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven.
20
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Treatment in California
Emerging activity: 3 new waste treatment in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $5.9M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 85% 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 85% 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 |
| 71 | DLA Disposition Services West Tire Recycling and Disposal Services | Camp Pendleton | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS | — | SBA |
| 67 | Food Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCC Victorville | Victorville | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Jun 1, 2026 | — |
| 65 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Dec 17, 2025 | NONE |
| 64 | Refuse Disposal Services- Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) California | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | Jun 10, 2026 | — |
| 62 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | — | NONE |
| 62 | Notice of Intent to Sole Source: FY26 - FY30 San Francisco District Beneficial Use Site | Emeryville | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SAN FRANCISCO.W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN | Mar 21, 2026 | — |
| 59 | Disposal Services - Removal of Excess Property - Albany, CA | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 34 | SBRF Hazardous Waste Disposal Services | Benicia | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.6991PE DOT MARITIME ADMIN | Apr 8, 2026 | SBA |
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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 treatment opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 20 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 6 | $186K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 6 | $356K |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 4 | $4.6M |
| National Park Service | 3 | $323K |
| Public Buildings Service | 2 | $1.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
| San Diego | 4 |
| Winterhaven | 4 |
| Benicia | 3 |
| San Francisco | 1 |
| Camp Pendleton | 1 |
| Victorville | 1 |
| Emeryville | 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 treatment contracts are there in California?
California has 20 active federal waste treatment opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste treatment contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste treatment contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, RECOLOGY HUMBOLDT COUNTY, GOLDEN GATE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING CO. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste treatment contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most waste treatment 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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