Waste Collection Government Contracts in South Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across South Carolina.
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Waste Collection in South Carolina
The buying landscape for Waste Collection Services in South Carolina centers on Department of Veterans Affairs (33%), U.S. Coast Guard (23%), Department of the Navy (18%), spanning 39 total contract actions worth $17.3M. Department of Veterans Affairs's 33% market share makes it the priority target, but the remaining 4 agencies provide enough alternative deal flow to support a multi-agency pursuit strategy. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DORADO SERVICES, INC., COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, SWM LLC — hold 68% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
South Carolina's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 8 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $439.5M combined. 8 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
South Carolina has 1 open waste collection contract opportunity as of 2026-04-16, with 8 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Charleston, Johns Island, Charleston AFB.
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Open Opportunities
8
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Charleston
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTER WASTE REMOVAL-INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | Charleston | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | — | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SERCO INC | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | S & K LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | R & D MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | ND3 INC | Dec 28, 2025 – Apr 27, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | AT2, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SERES ENGINEERING & SERVICES LLC | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Jan 28, 2026 – May 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Energy | SIGMA SCIENCE INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across South Carolina, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 1 active opportunities. Top cities include Charleston, Johns Island, Charleston AFB.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 13 | $1.7M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 9 | $195K |
| Department of the Navy | 7 | $2.8M |
| Department of the Air Force | 6 | $7.2M |
| Department of the Army | 4 | $5.4M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 |
| Johns Island | 0 |
| Charleston AFB | 0 |
| Salters | 0 |
| Columbia | 0 |
| Whitmire | 0 |
| Modoc | 0 |
| North Charleston | 0 |
| Clarks Hill | 0 |
| Charleson | 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina has 1 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 South Carolina?
Charleston, Johns Island, Charleston AFB are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in South Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include DORADO SERVICES, INC., COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, SWM LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in South Carolina?
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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