Waste Collection Government Contracts in Connecticut
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Connecticut.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Connecticut
Federal Waste Collection Services procurement in Connecticut funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 65% of the state's 17 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, New London, Groton — account for 88% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Connecticut as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (11 opportunities, 65% of state activity); New London (3 opportunities, 18% of state activity); Groton (1 opportunities, 6% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 3.7× over the second-ranked city, New London, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 5 markets.
Connecticut's Waste Collection Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Army and U.S. Coast Guard together account for 72% of all awards worth $4.4M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Connecticut must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DBI WASTE SYSTEMS INC, BOYD CO. LLC, CWPM LLC — hold 65% 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
Connecticut has 17 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, New London, Groton.
17
Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Connecticut
Majority small-business: 65% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
2 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $23.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 65% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Refuse and Recycling Collection Services for West Hartford, CT in support of the 99th Readiness Division (RD) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Mar 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 62 | REFUSE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING, CUSTODIAL, PAVEMENT CLEARANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES AT NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, GROTON, CONNECTICUT, NUWC FACILITIES AT DODGE POND RESEARCH SITE AND AOR | Groton | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | — |
| 61 | S205--Waste and Recycle Disposal Connecticut | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | Jun 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | OPTION - USCG Sector Long Island Sound Trash Removal CY26 | New Haven | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | OPTION - USCG Guilford Housing Trash CY26 | Guilford | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | OPTION - STA NEW LONDON WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES FY26 | New London | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE BOSTON(00024) | Dec 5, 2025 | SBA |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Services at Coast Guard Academy | New London | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Feb 6, 2026 | NONE |
| 58 | Refuse and Recycle Services at Coast Guard Academy | New London | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | — | NONE |
| 58 | REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES - Branford, CT (CT030) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Feb 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 58 | REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES - Branford, CT (CT030) | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Feb 9, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SEVENSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | Apr 25, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | CHARTER CONTRACTING COMPANY, LLC | Apr 14, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026 | high |
Across Connecticut, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 17 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, New London, Groton.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 11 | $707K |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 10 | $989K |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 4 | $329K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 | $2.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Connecticut
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 11 |
| New London | 3 |
| Groton | 1 |
| Guilford | 1 |
| New Haven | 1 |
| Hartford | 0 |
| Hamden | 0 |
| Middletown | 0 |
| North Grosvenordale | 0 |
| Mansfield Center | 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 collection contracts are there in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 17 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 Connecticut?
Unknown, New London, Groton are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Connecticut?
The leading incumbent vendors include DBI WASTE SYSTEMS INC, BOYD CO. LLC, CWPM LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Connecticut?
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.
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