Waste Collection Government Contracts in Rhode Island
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Rhode Island.
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Waste Collection in Rhode Island
Federal Waste Collection Services procurement in Rhode Island funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 86% of the state's 7 opportunities as of Q4 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Providence — account for 100% of statewide activity across 2 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.
Two agencies shape Rhode Island's Waste Collection Services market: Department of Veterans Affairs leads at 31% of awards, with Department of the Army at 31%. Together they represent 63% of the state's 16 recorded contract actions and $4.8M 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 — DBI WASTE SYSTEMS INC, ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, NEXUS ALLIANCE INC. — hold 87% 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
Rhode Island has 7 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-10-16, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Providence, NEWPORT.
7
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | S205--Waste Disposal and Recycle contract VAMC Providence Rhode Island | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Jun 16, 2026 | SBA |
| 52 | S205--Waste Disposal and Recycle contract VAMC Providence Rhode Island | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| 52 | S205--Waste Disposal and Recycle contract VAMC Providence Rhode Island | Providence | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| 52 | S205--Waste Disposal and Recycle contract VAMC Providence Rhode Island | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| 52 | S205--Waste Disposal and Recycle contract VAMC Providence Rhode Island | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Jul 9, 2026 | — |
| — | Refuse and Recycling Services - Newport, RI (RI010) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Jul 17, 2025 | EDWOSB |
| — | S222--Medication Reverse Distribution | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Aug 1, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SEVENSON-USA ENVIRONMENTAL JOINT VENTURE II | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
Across Rhode Island, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Providence, NEWPORT.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $1.1M |
| Department of the Army | 5 | $155K |
| Department of the Navy | 4 | $3.6M |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $11K |
| National Park Service | 1 | $12K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Rhode Island
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Providence | 1 |
| NEWPORT | 0 |
| Cranston | 0 |
| Pawtucket | 0 |
| North Kingstown | 0 |
| Woonsocket | 0 |
| Narragansett | 0 |
| East Greenwich | 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 7 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 Rhode Island?
Unknown, Providence, NEWPORT are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Rhode Island?
The leading incumbent vendors include DBI WASTE SYSTEMS INC, ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, NEXUS ALLIANCE INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Rhode Island?
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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