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 Jersey City, which captures 83% of the state's 12 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Jersey City, CAPE MAY CH, East Orange — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Jersey City 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 Q2 2026 are: Jersey City (10 opportunities, 83% of state activity); CAPE MAY CH (1 opportunities, 8% of state activity); East Orange (1 opportunities, 8% of state activity). Jersey City leads by a factor of 10.0× over the second-ranked city, CAPE MAY CH, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Jersey City metro. The statewide average is 4 opportunities per city across 3 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 65% of the state's 79 recorded contract actions and $17.4M 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 86% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across New Jersey shows 6 Waste Collection Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $219.5M 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. U.S. Coast Guard 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 12 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-19, with 6 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Jersey City, CAPE MAY CH, East Orange.
12
Open Opportunities
6
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
Jersey City
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in New Jersey
Steady activity: 5 new waste collection in new jersey opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
6 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $219.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 86% 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 61 | Integrated Waste Management Services at JB MDL - FA4484-26-IWMS | CAPE MAY CH | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4484 87 CONS PK | Nov 14, 2025 | NONE |
| 61 | S205--NJ 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) | Dec 19, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 59 | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 & Lodi, NJ009 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA | Mar 27, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Refuse and Recycle Collection Services - Jersey City, NJ008 & Lodi, NJ009 | Jersey City | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Mar 18, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | U.S. Coast Guard | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SPECIALTY SYSTEMS, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | CAPE REMEDIATION, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Environmental Protection Agency | AJANTA CONSULTING LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Coast Guard | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BASIC COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across New Jersey, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 12 active opportunities. Top cities include Jersey City, CAPE MAY CH, 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 | 8 | $2.2M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in New Jersey
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | 10 |
| CAPE MAY CH | 1 |
| East Orange | 1 |
| Lyons | 0 |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 0 |
| Cape May | 0 |
| Newark | 0 |
| Colts Neck | 0 |
| Atlantic City | 0 |
| Unknown | 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 12 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?
Jersey City, CAPE MAY CH, 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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