UNSPSC 11141604: Paper wastes

UNSPSC 11141604 Paper wastes (Commodity) names a disposal and material-recovery service category, but the recent state and local opportunities solicited under this code reflect broader solid waste and hazardous-waste removal operations rather than paper-specific collection or processing. State and local governments are buying general refuse removal, biohazard waste disposal, and integrated waste-management services — labor, equipment, containers, and transportation — from counties, transit departments, and specialized service authorities. The issuing bodies span county waste-management divisions (Fayette County, Georgia; Harris County, Texas; Reeves County, Texas), state transportation departments (California Department of Transportation), and multi-jurisdictional service areas. Waste management itself is a routine operational necessity across most jurisdictions, making this code active across general-purpose local government purchasing.

Recent opportunities include Harris County, Texas's ITB for waste management and refuse removal services with a June 15, 2026 response date, covering container furnishing and collection across multiple county locations with M/WBE participation goals and a January 1, 2027 start; Fayette County, Georgia's RFP for solid waste disposal operations (due September 18, 2026); and California Department of Transportation's IFB for biohazard waste removal and disposal in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (due June 18, 2026) with a three-year contract term running August 3, 2026 through August 2, 2029, requiring California contractor licensing, hazmat certifications, and biohazard practitioner credentials. Geographic activity centers on Texas and California with recent solicitations also in Georgia. The code shows consistent activity but appears to capture waste-disposal services more broadly than the paper-wastes commodity name suggests — a potential mismatch between the UNSPSC classification and the operational scope of the work being procured.