Waste Collection Government Contracts in Michigan
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Michigan.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Michigan
Federal Waste Collection Services procurement in Michigan funnels disproportionately through Augusta, which captures 55% of the state's 11 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Augusta, Unknown, Holly — account for 82% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Augusta is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Michigan as of Q2 2026 are: Augusta (6 opportunities, 55% of state activity); Unknown (2 opportunities, 18% of state activity); Holly (1 opportunities, 9% of state activity). Augusta leads by a factor of 3.0× over the second-ranked city, Unknown, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Augusta metro. The statewide average is 2 opportunities per city across 5 markets.
Two agencies shape Michigan's Waste Collection Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 37% of awards, with Department of Veterans Affairs at 29%. Together they represent 65% of the state's 84 recorded contract actions and $8.6M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — SNI UNITED LLC, CHP SOLUTIONS LLC, STEVENS DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICE INC — hold 83% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Michigan has 11 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Augusta, Unknown, Holly.
11
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Augusta
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Michigan
Emerging activity: 2 new waste collection in michigan opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.4M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $10.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 83% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Refuse and Recycling Services, MI043 (MS) - MI011, MI016, MI023, MI030 | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC FT MCCOY (RC) | — | SBA |
| 62 | United States Coast Guard District – Great Lakes refuse and recyclables collection services | Detroit | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | — | NONE |
| 61 | S222--Waste Removal Services Battle Creek | Battle Creek | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | Feb 24, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Sources Sought Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services | Augusta | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 27, 2026 | NONE |
| 61 | Great Lakes National Cemetery Trash Services | Holly | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 17, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services | Augusta | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services | Augusta | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Sources Sought Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services | Augusta | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services | Augusta | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Refuse and Recycling Services, MI043 (MS) - MI011, MI016, MI023, MI030 | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE | May 5, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | AEROSTAR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | Dec 28, 2025 – Apr 27, 2026 | high |
Across Michigan, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 11 active opportunities. Top cities include Augusta, Unknown, Holly.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 31 | $23K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 24 | $2.7M |
| Department of the Army | 14 | $4.8M |
| National Park Service | 8 | $709K |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 7 | $338K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Michigan
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Augusta | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Holly | 1 |
| Battle Creek | 1 |
| Detroit | 1 |
| Milan | 0 |
| Warren | 0 |
| Ann Arbor | 0 |
| Bay City | 0 |
| Selfridge ANGB | 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 Michigan?
Michigan has 11 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 Michigan?
Augusta, Unknown, Holly are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Michigan?
The leading incumbent vendors include SNI UNITED LLC, CHP SOLUTIONS LLC, STEVENS DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICE INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Michigan?
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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