Waste Collection Government Contracts in Oregon
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Oregon.
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Waste Collection in Oregon
Oregon's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 33% of the state's 6 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Unknown, Cascade Locks, Portland collectively representing 83% 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 1 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Oregon's Waste Collection Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Forest Service and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 68% of all awards worth $6.5M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Oregon must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — SOUTHERN OREGON SANITATION INC, PACIFIC SANITATION, INC., GRESHAM SANITARY SERVICE INC — hold 67% 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
Oregon has 6 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-06-02, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Cascade Locks, Portland.
6
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Notice of Intent to sole Source - Bridge Refusal Service for Bonneville Lock and Dam | Cascade Locks | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS | Nov 26, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR COLUMBIA RIVER TRASH REMOVAL | Portland | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE SEATTLE(00033) | Dec 1, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Bonneville Refuse & Recyclable Collection | Cascade Locks | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY | Feb 14, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Intent to Sole Source - The Dalles Dam Refuse and Recycle Collection and Disposal Services | The Dalles | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST PORTLAND.W071 ENDIST PORTLAND | Dec 3, 2025 | — |
| — | White City VA Garbage & Medical Waste Disposal Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | Sep 12, 2025 | NONE |
| — | White City VA Garbage & Medical Waste Disposal Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | Aug 26, 2025 | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC, INC | Jan 28, 2026 – May 28, 2026 | high |
Across Oregon, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 6 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Cascade Locks, Portland.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 48 | $2.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 17 | $2.2M |
| Department of the Army | 16 | $1.8M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 11 | $167K |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 4 | $82K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Oregon
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 |
| Cascade Locks | 2 |
| Portland | 1 |
| The Dalles | 1 |
| Warrenton | 0 |
| Gilchrist | 0 |
| Rufus | 0 |
| White City | 0 |
| Detroit | 0 |
| Roseburg | 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 Oregon?
Oregon has 6 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 Oregon?
Unknown, Cascade Locks, Portland are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Oregon?
The leading incumbent vendors include SOUTHERN OREGON SANITATION INC, PACIFIC SANITATION, INC., GRESHAM SANITARY SERVICE INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Oregon?
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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