Waste Collection Government Contracts in New York
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New York.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in New York
New York's Waste Collection Services market is broadly distributed across 10 cities in Q2 2026, with no single city exceeding 25% of the state's 48 active opportunities. Even the top 3 markets — Niagara Falls, Unknown, Rome — account for only 60% combined. This fragmentation favors contractors with statewide reach who can bid across multiple metro areas simultaneously, rather than those concentrated in a single city.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in New York as of Q2 2026 are: Niagara Falls (12 opportunities, 25% of state activity); Unknown (9 opportunities, 19% of state activity); Rome (8 opportunities, 17% of state activity). Niagara Falls leads by a factor of 1.3× over the second-ranked city, Unknown, though the gap between top markets is narrow enough that competitive dynamics shift quarter to quarter. The statewide average is 5 opportunities per city across 10 markets.
In New York, Waste Collection Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of Veterans Affairs (39%) and Department of the Army (38%). With 76% of 114 total awards between them and $43.2M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, CORPORATE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXUS ALLIANCE INC. — hold 67% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 4 Waste Collection Services contracts in New York are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $144.7M combined. Of these, 4 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their New York 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
New York has 50 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Niagara Falls, Unknown, Rome.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Niagara Falls
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in New York
Emerging activity: 1 new waste collection in new york opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $3.2M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 88% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $144.7M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 67% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | The purpose of this modification is to post an Amendment with submitted Questions from Quoters and the Answers to those questions. All other Terms and Conditions shall remain unchanged. -- S205 | Farmingdale | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 2, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | Sector New York Refuse & Recycling Collection and Disposal Services | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | — | SBA |
| 67 | Refuse Services | Rome | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8751 AFRL RIKO | — | SBA |
| 65 | Refuse Services | Rome | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8751 AFRL RIKO | Jan 26, 2026 | NONE |
| 65 | TRASH REMOVAL SERVICES AT FORT HAMILTON COMMISSARY | Brooklyn | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA).DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY | Dec 26, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | OPTION - USCG STA Eatons Neck Trash Removal CY26 | Northport | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 8, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | OPTION - USCG Station Montauk Trash Removal CY26 | Montauk | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | OPTION - FY26 STA SHINNECOCK WASTE SERVICE | Hampton Bays | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | OPTION - USCG EAST HAMPTON HOUSING CY26 TRASH COLLECTION SERVICE | East Hampton | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Request for Quote- Sector New York Refuse & Recycling Collection and Disposal Services | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Dec 9, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | MEC DISTRIBUTION LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | Dec 16, 2025 – Apr 15, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | ISS ACTION INC | Jan 3, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Emergency Management Agency | FOCUS REVISION PARTNERS LLC | Jan 17, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | high |
Across New York, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Niagara Falls, Unknown, Rome.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 44 | $9.0M |
| Department of the Army | 43 | $32.0M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 12 | $1.4M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 9 | $530K |
| National Park Service | 6 | $228K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New York
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 12 |
| Unknown | 9 |
| Rome | 8 |
| Farmingdale | 8 |
| Brooklyn | 5 |
| Stillwater | 2 |
| Montauk | 1 |
| Babylon | 1 |
| Moriches | 1 |
| Hampton Bays | 1 |
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 New York?
New York 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 New York?
Niagara Falls, Unknown, Rome are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in New York?
The leading incumbent vendors include HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, CORPORATE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXUS ALLIANCE INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in New York?
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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