Waste Collection Government Contracts in Texas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Texas.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Texas
In Q2 2026, Texas has 19 active Waste Collection Services opportunities distributed across 7 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 32% of all activity. Unknown, Fort Bliss, DWG together hold 79% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Texas's Waste Collection Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Texas as of Q2 2026 are: Unknown (6 opportunities, 32% of state activity); Fort Bliss (6 opportunities, 32% of state activity); DWG (3 opportunities, 16% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 1.0× over the second-ranked city, Fort Bliss, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 7 markets.
Texas's Waste Collection Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: Department of the Army holds 32% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — Department of the Army (32%), FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS (25%), Department of the Air Force (19%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $66.4M. This moderate concentration gives contractors multiple relationship paths while still rewarding specialization in the top buyer's requirements. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — GEO INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, MARCO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC — hold 73% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Waste Collection Services contracts in Texas are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $286.6M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Texas 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
Texas has 19 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Fort Bliss, DWG.
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Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Texas
Majority small-business: 79% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $286.6M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 73% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Waste Collection Services - Ft Bliss National Cemetery | Fort Bliss | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 6, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 79 | Refuse Services at NAS JRB Fort Worth | Naval Air Station JRB | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND.FA6675 301 CONF PK | Mar 4, 2026 | NONE |
| 71 | Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO.FA3016 502 CONS CL | — | SBA |
| 71 | Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) Services | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO.FA3016 502 CONS CL | — | SBA |
| 67 | Waste Management Services | Bonham | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Solid Waste and Refuse Removal Services | Fort Bliss | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.418TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT BLISS | Dec 15, 2025 | HZC |
| 65 | USCG Forces- Rio Grande Trash Services | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE NEW ORLEANS(00029) | Jan 19, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Trash/Waste Collection & Removal | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Jan 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Trash/Waste Collection & Removal | — | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | Jan 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Fort Bliss Solid Waste Management (SWM) Refuse and Recycling Services | Fort Bliss | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.418TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT BLISS | Feb 20, 2026 | 8A |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | GOLDBELT FRONTIER, LLC | Dec 30, 2025 – Apr 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | NUGATE GROUP LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | NUECES COUNTY MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | BLUE SOLUTIONS | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CHUGACH LOGISTICS AND FACILITY SERVICES JV, LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Bureau of Engraving and Printing | GOODWILL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES OF FORT WORTH, INC. | Jan 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | Jan 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | TRAINING, REHABILITATION, & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Texas, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 19 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Fort Bliss, DWG.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 69 | $31.3M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 53 | $1.3M |
| Department of the Air Force | 41 | $18.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 40 | $11.9M |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 12 | $3.4M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| GEO INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 32 |
| MARCO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | 28 |
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC | 19 |
| Unknown | 17 |
| PURESERVICE CORP | 12 |
Top Cities in Texas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
| Fort Bliss | 6 |
| DWG | 3 |
| Anthony | 1 |
| Bonham | 1 |
| Fort Hood | 1 |
| Naval Air Station JRB | 1 |
| Houston | 0 |
| Texarkana | 0 |
| Fort Worth | 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 Texas?
Texas has 19 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 Texas?
Unknown, Fort Bliss, DWG are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Texas?
The leading incumbent vendors include GEO INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, MARCO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Texas?
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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