Waste Collection Government Contracts in Elwood, IL
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Elwood.
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Waste Collection in Elwood, IL
Federal Waste Collection activity in Elwood is on pace with most Illinois cities: 4 open opportunities in Q2 2026, close to the statewide average of 5 per city. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Elwood a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Waste Collection work in Illinois.
At the state level, FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS leads Illinois's Waste Collection procurement at 35% of awards, followed by Department of Veterans Affairs (33%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS and Department of Veterans Affairs, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Elwood area. Statewide in Illinois, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 78% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 4 open waste collection contract opportunities in Elwood, IL as of 2026-05-30, with 1 likely recompete on the horizon. The top buying agency is FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.
4
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Top Buying Agency
DC WASTE & RECYCLING INC
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services | Elwood, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 22, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services | Elwood, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Combined Solicitation Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services | Elwood, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| — | Sources Sought Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services | Elwood, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 23, 2026 | NONE |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Department of Veterans Affairs | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 44 | $701K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 42 | $6.3M |
| Department of the Army | 30 | $3.6M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 7 | $78K |
| Department of the Navy | 4 | $8.4M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| DC WASTE & RECYCLING INC | 28 |
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC | 24 |
| Unknown | 14 |
| INDEPENDENT RECYCLING SERVICES, INC. | 12 |
| SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WASTE CONTAINER, LLC | 7 |
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