Waste Collection Government Contracts in Virginia
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Virginia.
Market Intelligence —
Waste Collection in Virginia
Virginia's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: Culpeper alone accounts for 37% of the state's 19 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Culpeper, Portsmouth, Triangle collectively representing 79% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Culpeper to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 3 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Virginia as of Q2 2026 are: Culpeper (7 opportunities, 37% of state activity); Portsmouth (5 opportunities, 26% of state activity); Triangle (3 opportunities, 16% of state activity). Culpeper leads by a factor of 1.4× over the second-ranked city, Portsmouth, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Culpeper metro. The statewide average is 3 opportunities per city across 6 markets.
Two agencies shape Virginia's Waste Collection Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 53% of awards, with Department of the Army at 21%. Together they represent 74% of the state's 155 recorded contract actions and $51.2M 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 — DORADO SERVICES, INC., SANFORD FEDERAL, INC., CHP SOLUTIONS LLC — hold 84% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Virginia's Waste Collection Services recompete pipeline contains 10 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $399.9M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Navy accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Virginia has 19 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-13, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Culpeper, Portsmouth, Triangle.
19
Open Opportunities
10
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Culpeper
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Virginia
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $399.9M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | The purpose of this Amendment is to provide information about the former contract and Contractor for historical and background information purposes. All Terms and Conditions shall remain unchanged. -- S205 | Triangle | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 6, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 79 | Quantico National Cemetery is in need of Trash Removal Services for a Base plus Four Option Years period. POP: 4/1/2026 through 3/31/3032. -- S205 | Triangle | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 6, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205 | Culpeper | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Dec 9, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205 | Culpeper | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Dec 9, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205 | Culpeper | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Dec 9, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205 | Culpeper | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Dec 9, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Solid Waste Management Services | Fort Myer | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO SAM HOUSTON.W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR | Jan 16, 2026 | 8A |
| 65 | F363330-26-2000001--Culpeper Trash Removal RFQ -- S205 | Culpeper | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Dec 9, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | Facility Investment Services for Refuse Collection and Disposal, Norfolk, VA | Norfolk | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | Feb 24, 2026 | NONE |
| 65 | USCG Base Portsmouth Concrete Sinker Removal & Recycling | Portsmouth | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) | Feb 10, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AMD CM LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | Dec 20, 2025 – Apr 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | NAKUPUNA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Dec 10, 2025 – Apr 9, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | SIMVENTIONS INC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | Dec 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | Dec 14, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | Dec 17, 2025 – Apr 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | ASRC FEDERAL CYBER, LLC | Dec 25, 2025 – Apr 24, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | COPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC | Dec 30, 2025 – Apr 29, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | LEIDOS, INC. | Dec 22, 2025 – Apr 21, 2026 | high |
Across Virginia, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 19 active opportunities. Top cities include Culpeper, Portsmouth, Triangle.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 82 | $29.1M |
| Department of the Army | 33 | $17.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 22 | $4.1M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 10 | $98K |
| National Park Service | 8 | $568K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Virginia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Culpeper | 7 |
| Portsmouth | 5 |
| Triangle | 3 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Fort Myer | 1 |
| Charles City | 1 |
| Quantico | 0 |
| Hampton | 0 |
| Falls Church | 0 |
| Richmond | 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 Virginia?
Culpeper, Portsmouth, Triangle are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Virginia?
The leading incumbent vendors include DORADO SERVICES, INC., SANFORD FEDERAL, INC., CHP SOLUTIONS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Virginia?
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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