Recycling and Trash Removal Services (Statewide)

The New York State Recycling and Trash Removal Services statewide contract (Group 79013, Award 22760) provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for waste management and recycling services across 63 county regions. The contract offers an extensive range of services including municipal solid waste disposal, construction and demolition materials recycling, single stream recycling, and specialized recycling for materials such as metal containers, glass, plastics, cardboard, mixed paper, and green waste composting. A distinctive feature of the contract is the optional Revenue Sharing Component, which allows authorized users and contractors to split proceeds from recyclable material sales, thereby incentivizing increased recycling efforts and supporting the state's sustainability objectives outlined in Executive Order #4.

The master contract encompasses 12-13 prime contractors, including AAA Carting & Rubbish Removal, Action Carting Environmental Services, Controlled Waste Systems, County Waste & Recycling Service, and Waste Management of New York. Administered by the New York State Office of General Services, the contract is available to all state agencies and political subdivisions statewide. The contract was originally awarded on December 1, 2015, with a ten-year performance period extending through November 30, 2025. While the contract does not have specific Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal requirements, it provides a flexible, standardized procurement mechanism through a Project Definition and Mini-bid Process.

The individual Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) under this contract demonstrate significant diversity in prime contractors, with each IDV assigned to a different waste management provider such as AAA Carting, Controlled Waste Systems, County Waste & Recycling Service, Action Carting, Interstate Waste Services, and Waste Management of New York. Each IDV follows an identical contract structure, enabling authorized users to conduct competitive mini-bids within the established backdrop contract. The contract supports pricing flexibility through annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments and offers various container sizes ranging from 1 to 40 cubic yards. Contractors can provide prompt payment discounts and accept procurement cards, with some small businesses like Controlled Waste Systems and Winters Bros. Hauling included in the contractor pool, further enhancing the contract's accessibility and competitive landscape.