Waste Collection Government Contracts in Washington, DC

In Q3 2026, Washington shows above-average Waste Collection procurement activity with 8 open opportunities — compared to 5 per city statewide, representing $1.4M in estimated pipeline value. Washington ranks as the most active market among District of Columbia cities for federal Waste Collection contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a District of Columbia pipeline.

At the state level, National Park Service leads District of Columbia's Waste Collection procurement at 41% of awards, followed by Department of the Army (21%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with National Park Service and Department of the Army, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Washington area. Statewide in District of Columbia, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 71% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across District of Columbia, there are 10 Waste Collection contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $2.1B combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Washington. The largest is a $837.8M contract with Department of the Navy, currently held by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 10 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.

Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily