Waste Collection Government Contracts in Tennessee
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Tennessee.
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Waste Collection in Tennessee
Tennessee's Waste Collection Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Army together account for 81% of all awards worth $17.6M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Tennessee 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 — HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, NEIE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC, CITY OF JOHNSON CITY — hold 75% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Waste Collection Services contracts in Tennessee are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $566.1M combined. Of these, 3 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Tennessee pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Tennessee has 1 open waste collection contract opportunity as of 2026-07-19, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Tellico Plains, Nashville, Memphis,.
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Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Tellico Plains
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Tellico Ranger District Vault Toilet Pumping | Tellico Plains | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST | Mar 3, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 27, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | DLH SOLUTIONS INC | Jan 25, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Feb 3, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026 | high |
Across Tennessee, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 1 active opportunities. Top cities include Tellico Plains, Nashville, Memphis,.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 22 | $4.3M |
| Department of the Army | 3 | $10.1M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 3 | $5K |
| National Park Service | 2 | $3.2M |
| Forest Service | 1 | $54K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Tennessee
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Tellico Plains | 1 |
| Nashville | 0 |
| Memphis, | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Arnold AFB | 0 |
| Mountain Home | 0 |
| Murfreesboro | 0 |
| Hendersonville | 0 |
| Lancaster | 0 |
| Tunis | 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee has 1 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 Tennessee?
Tellico Plains, Nashville, Memphis, are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Tennessee?
The leading incumbent vendors include HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC, NEIE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC, CITY OF JOHNSON CITY. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee. Retrieved 2026-07-19, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/tn/solid-waste-collection
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