Waste Treatment Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Treatment in California
California's Waste Treatment Services market clusters around three primary hubs: Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven collectively account for 68% of the state's 22 opportunities in Q3 2026. No single city exceeds 32% market share, creating a multi-node market where contractors can build a diversified pipeline across 8 active cities without over-reliance on any one metro area. This balanced concentration rewards firms that establish presence in two or more hubs rather than betting on a single metro — geographic diversification reduces risk while maximizing bid volume.
The top Waste Treatment Services markets in California as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (7 opportunities, 32% of state activity); San Diego (4 opportunities, 18% of state activity); Winterhaven (4 opportunities, 18% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.8× over the second-ranked city, San Diego, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 8 markets.
No single agency dominates California's Waste Treatment Services procurement: the largest buyer — FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS — holds just 29% of 21 awards totaling $5.5M. With 5 active buying agencies, the market rewards contractors who can manage a portfolio of smaller contracts across multiple agency relationships rather than depending on one large vehicle. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, RECOLOGY HUMBOLDT COUNTY, METIRI GROUP LLC — hold 79% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 9 Waste Treatment Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $512.0M combined. Of these, 9 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their California pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 22 open waste treatment contract opportunities as of 2026-07-15, with 9 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven.
22
Open Opportunities
9
Likely Recompetes
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Treatment in California
Majority small-business: 77% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
9 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $512.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 79% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Mar 10, 2026 | NONE |
| 76 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Mar 10, 2026 | NONE |
| 71 | DLA Disposition Services West Tire Recycling and Disposal Services | Camp Pendleton | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS | — | SBA |
| 65 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Dec 17, 2025 | NONE |
| 62 | Trash Disposal Services | San Diego | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | — | NONE |
| 62 | Notice of Intent to Sole Source: FY26 - FY30 San Francisco District Beneficial Use Site | Emeryville | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SAN FRANCISCO.W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN | Mar 22, 2026 | — |
| 59 | Disposal Services - Removal of Excess Property - Albany, CA | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 52 | S--NCAO Solid Waste Disposal Services | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.MP-REGIONAL OFFICE | Jun 19, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Refuse Disposal Services- Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) California | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI | Jun 11, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Food Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCC Victorville | Victorville | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Jun 1, 2026 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TITANIUM COBRA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 19, 2026 – May 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | GUSTAV KEONI | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | G 2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 16, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, waste treatment opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 22 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 6 | $186K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 6 | $387K |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 4 | $4.6M |
| National Park Service | 3 | $323K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 | $44K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 7 |
| San Diego | 4 |
| Winterhaven | 4 |
| Benicia | 3 |
| San Francisco | 1 |
| Camp Pendleton | 1 |
| Victorville | 1 |
| Emeryville | 1 |
| Shasta Lake | 0 |
| Barstow | 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 treatment contracts are there in California?
California has 22 active federal waste treatment opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste treatment contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Winterhaven are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste treatment contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC, RECOLOGY HUMBOLDT COUNTY, METIRI GROUP LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste treatment contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most waste treatment 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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