Waste Collection Government Contracts in Maryland
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Maryland.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Maryland
Maryland's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: St James alone accounts for 53% of the state's 15 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with St James, Unknown, Beltsville collectively representing 80% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in St James to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 3 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Maryland as of Q2 2026 are: St James (8 opportunities, 53% of state activity); Unknown (2 opportunities, 13% of state activity); Beltsville (2 opportunities, 13% of state activity). St James leads by a factor of 4.0× over the second-ranked city, Unknown, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the St James metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 6 markets.
The buying landscape for Waste Collection Services in Maryland centers on Department of the Army (36%), National Institutes of Health (24%), Department of the Navy (24%), spanning 70 total contract actions worth $62.0M. Department of the Army's 36% market share makes it the priority target, but the remaining 4 agencies provide enough alternative deal flow to support a multi-agency pursuit strategy. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ECOLOGY SERVICES INC, SNI UNITED LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC — hold 77% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Maryland's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $478.0M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Maryland has 15 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include St James, Unknown, Beltsville.
15
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
St James
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Maryland
Emerging activity: 2 new waste collection in maryland opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $6.0M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $478.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 77% 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 | Ft. Meade Trash Removal | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS | Apr 20, 2026 | HZC |
| 71 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | — | SBA |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Oct 14, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Dec 12, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Excess Property Pickup and Disposal - Beltsville MD | Beltsville | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Sep 25, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Oct 31, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Dec 12, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Dec 12, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Solid Waste Management/Refuse & Recycling | Aberdeen Proving Ground | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG DIR | Dec 23, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | Integrated Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services for JB Andrews | St James | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.FA2860 316 CONS PK | Nov 30, 2025 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FGS, LLC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VECTRUS SYSTEMS LLC | Dec 15, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Institutes of Health | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC. | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Social Security Administration | 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jan 29, 2026 – May 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of Procurement Operations | MASTER SECURITY COMPANY LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TEKLA RESEARCH, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration | CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
Across Maryland, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 15 active opportunities. Top cities include St James, Unknown, Beltsville.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 25 | $12.0M |
| National Institutes of Health | 17 | $40.1M |
| Department of the Navy | 17 | $7.3M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $2.3M |
| National Park Service | 5 | $353K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Maryland
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| St James | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Beltsville | 2 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 1 |
| Bethesda | 1 |
| Cumberland | 1 |
| Gaithersburg | 0 |
| Silver Spring | 0 |
| Indian Head | 0 |
| Adelphi | 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 Maryland?
Maryland has 15 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 Maryland?
St James, Unknown, Beltsville are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Maryland?
The leading incumbent vendors include ECOLOGY SERVICES INC, SNI UNITED LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Maryland?
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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