Waste Collection Government Contracts in New Jersey
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across New Jersey.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in New Jersey
Federal Waste Collection Services procurement in New Jersey funnels disproportionately through CAPE MAY CH, which captures 35% of the state's 31 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — CAPE MAY CH, Jersey City, East Orange — account for 87% of statewide activity across 6 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, CAPE MAY CH is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in New Jersey as of Q3 2026 are: CAPE MAY CH (11 opportunities, 35% of state activity); Jersey City (10 opportunities, 32% of state activity); East Orange (6 opportunities, 19% of state activity). CAPE MAY CH leads by a factor of 1.1× over the second-ranked city, Jersey City, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the CAPE MAY CH metro. The statewide average is 5 opportunities per city across 6 markets.
Two agencies shape New Jersey's Waste Collection Services market: Department of the Air Force leads at 48% of awards, with FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS at 16%. Together they represent 64% of the state's 80 recorded contract actions and $18.0M 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 — WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW JERSEY, INC., CENTURY WASTE SERVICES LLC, SCHITO WASTE & RECYCLING, INC. — hold 84% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across New Jersey shows 5 Waste Collection Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $185.8M 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. Federal Aviation Administration drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
New Jersey has 31 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-09-06, with 5 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include CAPE MAY CH, Jersey City, East Orange.
31
Open Opportunities
5
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
CAPE MAY CH
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in New Jersey
Majority small-business: 97% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
5 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $185.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 84% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cardboard, Co-Mingled Paper & Solid Waste removal EO & Lyons | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jun 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Cardboard, Co-Mingled Paper & Solid Waste removal EO & Lyons | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jun 26, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Cardboard, Co-Mingled Paper & Solid Waste removal EO & Lyons | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jun 26, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Cardboard, Co-Mingled Paper & Solid Waste removal EO & Lyons | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jun 19, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Cardboard, Co-Mingled Paper & Solid Waste removal EO & Lyons | East Orange | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | Jun 19, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Apr 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Apr 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Apr 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Apr 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Apr 10, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | JANCO FS 2, LLC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SOL SOLUTIONS, LLC | May 10, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Environmental Protection Agency | AJANTA CONSULTING LLC | Jun 2, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Aviation Administration | ADVANCED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Jun 8, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 | high |
Across New Jersey, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 31 active opportunities. Top cities include CAPE MAY CH, Jersey City, East Orange.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 38 | $13.1M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 13 | $1.1M |
| Department of the Navy | 10 | $450K |
| Department of the Army | 10 | $529K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 9 | $2.8M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New Jersey
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| CAPE MAY CH | 11 |
| Jersey City | 10 |
| East Orange | 6 |
| Highlands | 2 |
| Gillette | 1 |
| 0 | 1 |
| Lyons | 0 |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 0 |
| Cape May | 0 |
| Newark | 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey has 31 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 New Jersey?
CAPE MAY CH, Jersey City, East Orange are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in New Jersey?
The leading incumbent vendors include WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW JERSEY, INC., CENTURY WASTE SERVICES LLC, SCHITO WASTE & RECYCLING, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in New Jersey?
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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