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: Unknown alone accounts for 52% of the state's 50 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Fort Myer, Culpeper collectively representing 80% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 4 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
The top Waste Collection Services markets in Virginia as of Q3 2026 are: Unknown (26 opportunities, 52% of state activity); Fort Myer (7 opportunities, 14% of state activity); Culpeper (7 opportunities, 14% of state activity). Unknown leads by a factor of 3.7× over the second-ranked city, Fort Myer, reflecting federal installation density and agency office concentration in the Unknown metro. The statewide average is 7 opportunities per city across 7 markets.
Two agencies shape Virginia's Waste Collection Services market: Department of the Navy leads at 52% of awards, with Department of the Army at 21%. Together they represent 73% of the state's 157 recorded contract actions and $51.9M 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 Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $400.8M combined. 10 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Army 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 50 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Fort Myer, Culpeper.
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Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Waste Collection in Virginia
Majority small-business: 90% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $400.8M.
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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 71 | Environmental Services for Non-Hazardous Waste Removal/Disposal Services at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | SBA |
| 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 | 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 | USCG Base Portsmouth Concrete Sinker Removal & Recycling | Portsmouth | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH(00027) | Feb 4, 2026 | SBA |
| 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 |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | COPPER RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC | Mar 3, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | DCS CORPORATION | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | MAYVIN, INC. | Apr 16, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Transportation Security Administration | — | Apr 23, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Internal Revenue Service | EXPLOSIVE COUNTERMEASURES INTERNATIONAL INC | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | JANUS RESEARCH GROUP, LLC | May 9, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | Apr 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Geological Survey | DAVIS MEMORIAL GOODWILL INDUSTRIES | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | REEFPOINT GROUP LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | Apr 29, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026 | high |
Across Virginia, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Fort Myer, Culpeper.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 82 | $29.1M |
| Department of the Army | 33 | $17.8M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 22 | $4.3M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 10 | $649K |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 10 | $98K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Virginia
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 26 |
| Fort Myer | 7 |
| Culpeper | 7 |
| Portsmouth | 5 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Triangle | 2 |
| Charles City | 1 |
| Quantico | 0 |
| Hampton | 0 |
| Falls Church | 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 50 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?
Unknown, Fort Myer, Culpeper 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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