Waste Collection Government Contracts in Washington

Across Washington's 10 cities with active Waste Collection Services procurement in Q3 2026, three markets stand out: Unknown, Auburn, North Lakewood together capture 62% of 26 statewide opportunities. With Unknown at 27%, the market is concentrated enough to reward geographic specialization but distributed enough that secondary markets remain viable for contractors building a Washington presence.

In Washington's Waste Collection Services sector, Unknown dominates with 7 active opportunities (27% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Auburn at 5 and North Lakewood at 4. The relatively close race between top cities indicates a competitive market where ranking shifts are common as new solicitations post. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.

In Washington, Waste Collection Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Army (61%) and National Park Service (11%). With 72% of 159 total awards between them and $41.8M 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 — HAROLD LEMAY ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, CORPORATE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC, Unknown — hold 84% 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

Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily