UNSPSC 11141605: Glass waste or scrap

UNSPSC 11141605 Glass waste or scrap is a Commodity code that, in recent state and local procurement activity, does not appear to cover glass waste or recycling in the traditional sense. Instead, the handful of recent solicitations tagged with this code address broader hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal, packaging, transportation, and disposal services that include fluorescent light bulbs, ballasts, and miscellaneous mixed waste streams but do not isolate glass as a primary commodity or focus. The issuing bodies span school districts, county environmental departments, state transportation agencies, and municipal park systems. The School Board of Marion County, Florida issued ITB 4194MF in October 2026 for hazardous waste packaging, pickup, and disposal across multiple district facilities, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and a November 2026 contract start. The Maryland Environmental Service solicited competitive sealed bids for hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal at two facilities, while the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued IFB 07A6365 in June 2026 for multi-provider biohazard waste removal and disposal services across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties with a 25% small-business participation goal and response deadlines of June 18, 2026.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida, Maryland, California, and Wisconsin, though the geographic range and activity level are modest. Scope varies widely: Marion County's work covers used oils, fluids, filters, chemicals, and fluorescent bulbs from school operations; Caltrans' work covers biohazard, debris, and e-waste removal along the Route 710 Gap Closure corridor with 48-hour and two-hour response requirements; and Milwaukee County's waste container rental at the zoo facility is minimally detailed in available records. The code shows little recent activity focused specifically on glass waste recovery or recycling and may be a misclassification in the procurement databases where these opportunities are posted. Vendors pursuing work under this code should verify that the actual scope aligns with their service offerings before responding, as the tagging does not consistently reflect traditional glass waste management.