Waste Collection Government Contracts in Florida
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Florida.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Florida
In Q2 2026, Florida has 12 active Waste Collection Services opportunities distributed across 5 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 50% of all activity. Unknown, Marianna, Tampa together hold 83% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Florida's Waste Collection Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
Florida's Waste Collection Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 5 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Marianna — captures 75% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Tampa and Key West adds another 16%, with the remaining 1 cities splitting 9% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Florida gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Federal Waste Collection Services buying in Florida fragments across 5 agencies, with Department of Veterans Affairs leading at just 29% of 134 total awards. This broad distribution means no single agency relationship is make-or-break — contractors can build a diversified Florida pipeline across multiple buyers, accessing a combined $40.9M in obligated spending. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, WASTE CONNECTIONS OF FLORIDA, INC., DORADO SERVICES, INC. — hold 71% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across Florida shows 10 Waste Collection Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $2.4B combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of the Navy drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Florida has 12 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Marianna, Tampa.
12
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Florida
Emerging activity: 1 new waste collection in florida opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $22.9M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 50% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $2.4B.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 71% 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 | International Aircraft Trash Removal | Tampa | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4814 6 CONS PK | Jun 5, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | Integrated Solid Waste Management (Base REFUSE Services) | N PALM BEACH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA2823 AFTC PZIO | — | 8A |
| 67 | Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCI Marianna | Marianna | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | — | SBA |
| 65 | Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCI Marianna | Marianna | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Dec 31, 2025 | SBA |
| 62 | Integrated Solid Waste Management Services, NAS Key West, FL | Key West | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHEAST.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | — | — |
| 56 | Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCI Marianna | Marianna | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Oct 15, 2025 | — |
| 54 | Garbage Collection | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | — | — |
| 54 | Integrated Solid Waste Management Services, NAS Key West FL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHEAST.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | — | — |
| — | S205--SOLID WASTE REMOVAL (Non-Hazardous) SERVICE BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | Jun 13, 2025 | — |
| — | Integrated Solid Waste Management Services at NAS Key West, FL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHEAST.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | Jun 20, 2025 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | EPS CORPORATION | Dec 3, 2025 – Apr 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM SPACEPORT LLC | Dec 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | BREVARD ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC. | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | J&J AND ALMS MISSION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | TLS-CES SERVICES I, LLC | Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | RELIANCE TEST & TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PUYENPA SERVICES, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | CACI NSS, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | ASRC FEDERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Across Florida, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Marianna, Tampa.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 39 | $9.5M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 32 | $2.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 31 | $22.8M |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 17 | $398K |
| Department of the Navy | 15 | $5.7M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC | 28 |
| WASTE CONNECTIONS OF FLORIDA, INC. | 16 |
| DORADO SERVICES, INC. | 15 |
| Unknown | 14 |
| MARK DUNNING INDUSTRIES | 10 |
Top Cities in Florida
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Marianna | 3 |
| Tampa | 1 |
| Key West | 1 |
| N PALM BEACH | 1 |
| Panama City | 0 |
| GOULDS | 0 |
| Orlando | 0 |
| Homestead | 0 |
| Miami Beach | 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 Florida?
Florida has 12 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 Florida?
Unknown, Marianna, Tampa are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Florida?
The leading incumbent vendors include HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, WASTE CONNECTIONS OF FLORIDA, INC., DORADO SERVICES, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Florida?
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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