Statewide Trash Removal and Recycling Services

Waste Management of Maryland Inc. was awarded a statewide contract by the State of Maryland's Department of General Services, Office of Procurement and Logistics, for refuse collection and disposal and recycling services across multiple Maryland counties. The contract, designated CTR026566, commenced on August 1, 2026, and extends through July 31, 2031, with a total contract value of $6,412,005.58. Services are performed at over 100 state facilities distributed throughout Maryland, including state departments, correctional facilities, parks, district courts, and administrative buildings, with performance requirements varying by location. The contractor is responsible for providing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary for container rental, hauling, and disposal at certified Maryland facilities, including front-end and rear-load containers, compactors, cart services, and roll-off dumpsters ranging from 2-yard to 95-yard capacity.

The contract operates as an indefinite quantity arrangement with fixed unit prices and includes ancillary services such as deodorizing and pest control services from May through October at no additional cost. Contractor obligations include compliance with Maryland Living Wage requirements, submission of a 1 percent electronic transaction fee on all sales, and annual green purchasing and waste tonnage reporting to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The award is structured as a statewide contract without secondary competition, with pricing adjustments permitted annually up to the Consumer Price Index threshold for water, sewer, and trash collection services. Waste Management of Maryland Inc. must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $5,000,000 per occurrence, workers compensation coverage of $3,000,000 per accident, and establish a 15 percent Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting participation goal for specified Maryland counties.