UNSPSC 11141603: Oil wastes

UNSPSC 11141603 Oil wastes (Commodity) covers hazardous waste collection, processing, and recycling services for motor oil, antifreeze, biohazard materials, and related contaminated substances—services that state and local governments procure to manage regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship across transportation infrastructure, environmental programs, and municipal operations. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments of transportation and environmental agencies, city public works departments, and special-purpose districts operating multi-site collection programs. Recent opportunities show two distinct work streams: removal and disposal of biohazard and hazardous waste from transportation corridors under strict response-time and compliance requirements, and collection and recycling of used motor oil and antifreeze through established network programs. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued IFB 07A6365 in June 2026 for biohazard waste removal and disposal services in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, requiring hazardous waste transporter registration, HAZWOPER certification, and prevailing wage compliance for contracts exceeding $15,000, with awards made to two responsible bidders submitting lowest bids and a 25% small-business subcontracting goal. The Maryland Environmental Service issued RFP 1264398R in April 2026 for statewide used motor oil and antifreeze collection and recycling, seeking a single contractor to service approximately 144 oil collection sites and 85 antifreeze sites statewide, with evaluation weighted toward technical approach (40 points) and firm background (20 points) alongside pricing (30 points).

Recent activity concentrates in California and Maryland, with secondary activity in Michigan cities. Caltrans' Route 710 Gap Closure corridor work (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, due June 18, 2026) emphasized fast response times (two hours non-routine, 48 hours routine) and specialized licensing including Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner certification and Motor Carrier Permits, with a three-year contract term and prevailing wage applicability. Maryland's statewide program (due May 18, 2026) handles higher volumes (460,000 gallons used motor oil, 27,000 gallons antifreeze annually based on 2025 data) with pricing evaluated on per-gallon and per-drum rates and a two-year initial term with one-year renewal option. The Detroit Department of Public Works and Public Lighting Department have also issued related solicitations for solid waste recycling support and scrap metal removal, though these fall outside the oil-waste core. Geographic spread spans the West Coast (California), Mid-Atlantic (Maryland), and Midwest (Michigan); smaller jurisdictions and state agencies in other regions likely maintain similar programs at lower visibility.