Waste Collection Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Pennsylvania.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Pennsylvania
Federal Waste Collection Services procurement in Pennsylvania funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 44% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Newtown, Tobyhanna — account for 70% of statewide activity across 9 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Pennsylvania's Waste Collection Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 9 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Newtown — captures 60% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Tobyhanna and Annville adds another 18%, with the remaining 5 cities splitting 22% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Pennsylvania gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
In Pennsylvania, Waste Collection Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Army (46%) and Department of Veterans Affairs (27%). With 73% of 147 total awards between them and $19.3M 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, BOYD CO. LLC, Unknown — hold 82% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Pennsylvania's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 4 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $250.5M combined. 4 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Army accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Pennsylvania has 50 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 4 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Newtown, Tobyhanna.
50
Open Opportunities
4
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Pennsylvania
Emerging activity: 2 new waste collection in pennsylvania opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.5M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 78% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
4 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $250.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 82% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | GETTYSBURG NMP - ROLL OFF CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTERS | Gettysburg | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.NER SERVICES MABO (43000) | Mar 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 71 | F000926-26-2000025 | Trash Removal for WCNC -- S205 | Newtown | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 20, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Trash Removal Services for Washington Crossing National Cemetery -- S205 | Newtown | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Trash Removal Services for Washington Crossing National Cemetery -- S205 | Newtown | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | FCI/FPC Loretto - Solid Waste Removal Services | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | — | SBA |
| 63 | The National Cemeteries of the Alleghenies (NCOTA) needs Trash Removal Services for a period of a Base plus four option years. -- S205 | Bridgeville | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | — | SDVOSBC |
| 59 | Refuse Collection and Recycling Services - Bellefonte, PA (PA163) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | — | SBA |
| 59 | DPW Carlisle Barracks Refuse and Recycling 26-31 | Carlisle | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO EUSTIS.W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKS | Apr 1, 2026 | NONE |
| 59 | REFUSE and Waste Collection - PA175 - Bristol | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Mar 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | REFUSE and Waste Collection - PA175 - Bristol | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Mar 27, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 3, 2025 – Apr 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CRITERION CORPORATION | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CSA GLOBAL LLC | Jan 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | high |
Across Pennsylvania, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Newtown, Tobyhanna.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 67 | $7.6M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 40 | $8.5M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 23 | $1.0M |
| National Park Service | 13 | $1.1M |
| Department of the Navy | 4 | $1.0M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC | 41 |
| BOYD CO. LLC | 14 |
| Unknown | 10 |
| ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC | 8 |
| BATES RECYCLING LLC | 6 |
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 |
| Newtown | 8 |
| Tobyhanna | 5 |
| Annville | 4 |
| Carlisle | 3 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 2 |
| Gettysburg | 2 |
| Bridgeville | 1 |
| Tionesta | 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Unknown, Newtown, Tobyhanna are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Pennsylvania?
The leading incumbent vendors include HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, BOYD CO. LLC, Unknown. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Pennsylvania?
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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