RecompeteIQ
Browse ContractsHow It WorksPricing
Log inStart Free
Home/Virginia

Waste Collection Government Contracts in Virginia

Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Virginia.

Get free Virginia opportunity & recompete alertsUpdates daily · Jul 14, 2:03 AM ET latest update

Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Virginia

Virginia's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 34% of the state's 32 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Culpeper, Portsmouth collectively representing 72% 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 4 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.

The top Waste Collection Services markets in Virginia as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (11 opportunities, 34% of state activity); Culpeper (7 opportunities, 22% of state activity); Portsmouth (5 opportunities, 16% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.6× over the second-ranked city, Culpeper, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 5 opportunities per city across 7 markets.

Two agencies shape Virginia's Waste Collection Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 53% of awards, with Department of the Army at 21%. Together they represent 74% of the state's 156 recorded contract actions and $51.8M 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 — DORADO SERVICES, INC., SANFORD FEDERAL, INC., CHP SOLUTIONS LLC — hold 84% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.

Virginia's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $551.2M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy 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

Virginia has 32 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Culpeper, Portsmouth.

32

Open Opportunities

10

Likely Recompetes

Department of the Navy

Top Agency

Unknown

Top City

Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Virginia

📈

Emerging activity: 2 new waste collection in virginia opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $6.1M in estimated pipeline.

🏢

Majority small-business: 91% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.

🔄

10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $551.2M.

📊

Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 84% 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↕
79The purpose of this Amendment is to provide information about the former contract and Contractor for historical and background information purposes. All Terms and Conditions shall remain unchanged. -- S205TriangleVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Mar 6, 2026SDVOSBC
79Quantico National Cemetery is in need of Trash Removal Services for a Base plus Four Option Years period. POP: 4/1/2026 through 3/31/3032. -- S205TriangleVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Mar 6, 2026SDVOSBC
71Environmental Services for Non-Hazardous Waste Removal/Disposal Services at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia—DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC—SBA
65F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205CulpeperVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Dec 9, 2025SDVOSBC
65F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205CulpeperVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Dec 9, 2025SDVOSBC
65F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205CulpeperVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Dec 9, 2025SDVOSBC
65Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Solid Waste Management ServicesFort MyerDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO SAM HOUSTON.W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIRJan 16, 20268A
65F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205CulpeperVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Dec 9, 2025SDVOSBC
65F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205CulpeperVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)Dec 9, 2025SDVOSBC
65Facility Investment Services for Refuse Collection and Disposal, Norfolk, VANorfolkDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTICFeb 24, 2026NONE

Showing 10 of 30 results

Recompetes

Score↕Location↕Agency↕Incumbent↕Est. Window↕Takeover Signal↕
88—Department of the ArmyCOPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLCMar 3, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026high
88—Department of StateOBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLCJan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026high
88—Department of the ArmyDCS CORPORATIONApr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026high
88—U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionMAYVIN, INC.Apr 16, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026high
88—Transportation Security AdministrationVERTEX AEROSPACE LLCApr 23, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026high
88—Internal Revenue ServiceEXPLOSIVE COUNTERMEASURES INTERNATIONAL INCApr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026high
88—Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesAMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESApr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyREEFPOINT GROUP LLCApr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyRITE-SOLUTIONS, INC.Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026high
88—Department of the NavyFALCONWOODApr 30, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026high

Across Virginia, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 32 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Culpeper, Portsmouth.

Data updated: Jul 14, 2026

Top Buying Agencies

Agency↕Awards↕Est. Spend↕
Department of the Navy82$29.1M
Department of the Army33$17.8M
Department of Veterans Affairs22$4.2M
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS10$98K
U.S. Coast Guard9$596K

Top Incumbent Vendors

Vendor↕Awards↕
DORADO SERVICES, INC.61
SANFORD FEDERAL, INC.11
CHP SOLUTIONS LLC9
NEIE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC8
SNI UNITED LLC8

Top Cities in Virginia

City↕Opportunities↕
Unknown11
Culpeper7
Portsmouth5
Fort Myer3
Triangle3
Norfolk2
Charles City1
Quantico0
Hampton0
Falls Church0

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.

Read full methodology

Explore Other States

TexasCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaMarylandNew YorkPennsylvaniaNorth CarolinaOhioIllinoisDistrict of Columbia

Other Services in Virginia

JanitorialFacilities SupportLandscapingSecurity GuardsHVACElectricalBuilding ServicesRemediationPaintingEnv. ConsultingEngineeringSecurity SystemsSpecialty TradesWaste TreatmentTech Consulting

Frequently Asked Questions

How many waste collection contracts are there in Virginia?

Virginia has 32 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 Virginia?

Unknown, Culpeper, Portsmouth are the top markets based on opportunity count.

Who are the top waste collection contractors in Virginia?

The leading incumbent vendors include DORADO SERVICES, INC., SANFORD FEDERAL, INC., CHP SOLUTIONS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.

When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Virginia?

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.

How can I get notified about new opportunities?

Sign up for the weekly Opportunity Radar to receive a ranked shortlist of the top opportunities across Virginia.

Cite this page

APA

RecompeteIQ. (2026). Waste Collection Government Contracts in Virginia. Retrieved 2026-07-14, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/va/solid-waste-collection

Chicago

RecompeteIQ. "Waste Collection Government Contracts in Virginia." Accessed 2026-07-14. https://recompeteiq.com/state/va/solid-waste-collection.

Never miss a Virginia contract again

Scored opportunities, recompete alerts, and incumbent intel — free for 7 days, no credit card required.

Start Your Free Trial

Product

  • How It Works
  • Pricing
  • Browse Contracts
  • Intelligence Blog
  • Free Tools

Services

  • Janitorial
  • Facilities Support
  • Landscaping
  • Security Guards
  • HVAC
  • Electrical
  • Building Services
  • Waste Collection

Services

  • Remediation
  • Painting
  • Env. Consulting
  • Engineering
  • Security Systems
  • Specialty Trades
  • Waste Treatment
  • Tech Consulting

Top States

  • Texas
  • California
  • Virginia
  • Maryland
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio

Company

  • About Us
  • Methodology
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov. Updated daily.

© 2026 RecompeteIQ. All rights reserved.