Waste Collection Government Contracts in North Carolina
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across North Carolina.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in North Carolina
In Q3 2026, North Carolina has 13 active Waste Collection Services opportunities distributed across 4 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 38% of all activity. Unknown, Leland, Salisbury together hold 92% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering North Carolina's Waste Collection Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
North Carolina's Waste Collection Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 4 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Leland — captures 69% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Salisbury and Elizabeth City adds another 31%, with the remaining 0 cities splitting 0% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting North Carolina gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape North Carolina's Waste Collection Services market: Department of Veterans Affairs leads at 35% of awards, with U.S. Coast Guard at 31%. Together they represent 66% of the state's 65 recorded contract actions and $30.3M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — Unknown, WASTE INDUSTRIES, LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC — hold 76% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across North Carolina shows 3 Waste Collection Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $75.0M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
North Carolina has 13 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Leland, Salisbury.
13
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in North Carolina
Majority small-business: 69% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $75.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 76% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | S205--Trash Collection | Salisbury | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | S205--Trash Collection | Salisbury | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Apr 10, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | S205--Trash Collection | Salisbury | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | Apr 8, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 52 | Refuse and Recycling Services, USCG Base Elizabeth City, NC | Elizabeth City | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.LOG-9 | Jun 29, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Dumpster Services Engineer Repair Yard | Leland | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Dumpster Services Engineer Repair Yard | Leland | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | May 8, 2026 | NONE |
| 52 | Dumpster Services Engineer Repair Yard | Leland | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | Apr 16, 2026 | — |
| 50 | Dumpster Services Engineer Repair Yard | Leland | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON | — | NONE |
| 33 | Solid Waste Landfill Disposal Services - FCC Butner | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | — | — |
| — | Solid Waste Landfill Disposal Services - FCC Butner | — | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO | Aug 1, 2025 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Apr 4, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VALIANT GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC | Feb 8, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026 | high |
Across North Carolina, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 13 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Leland, Salisbury.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 23 | $4.1M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 20 | $851K |
| Department of the Navy | 9 | $3.9M |
| Department of the Army | 7 | $21.3M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 6 | $58K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 20 |
| WASTE INDUSTRIES, LLC | 9 |
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC | 6 |
| NEIE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC | 6 |
| SNI UNITED LLC | 5 |
Top Cities in North Carolina
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
| Leland | 4 |
| Salisbury | 3 |
| Elizabeth City | 1 |
| Cherry Point | 0 |
| Franklin | 0 |
| Wilmington | 0 |
| Camp Lejeune | 0 |
| Wilkesboro | 0 |
| Asheville | 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina has 13 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 North Carolina?
Unknown, Leland, Salisbury are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in North Carolina?
The leading incumbent vendors include Unknown, WASTE INDUSTRIES, LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in North Carolina?
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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Waste Collection Government Contracts in North Carolina. Retrieved 2026-07-14, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/nc/solid-waste-collection
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RecompeteIQ. "Waste Collection Government Contracts in North Carolina." Accessed 2026-07-14. https://recompeteiq.com/state/nc/solid-waste-collection.
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