UNSPSC 24112102: Barrels

UNSPSC 24112102 Barrels (Commodity) covers refuse and recycling containers in standard municipal sizes — 48, 65, and 95-gallon units — that state and local governments procure for curbside collection and waste management operations. The work involves supply and distribution of containers meeting ANSI standards and constructed from specified virgin and post-consumer polyethylene blends, typically with extended warranties and performance guarantees. Issuing bodies under this code include city procurement offices and special-purpose waste management districts, often acting through cooperative purchasing vehicles to extend contracts to multiple jurisdictions and public agencies nationwide.

The City of Tucson, Arizona issued RFP No. 226024 in February 2026 for refuse and recycling container solutions through OMNIA Partners, a national cooperative purchasing alliance, with an estimated annual purchase volume of approximately $50 million and contract awards available to multiple vendors based on container group and capacity. The solicitation required nationwide distribution infrastructure, professional sales representation, HUD Section 3 compliance for employment and economic opportunity, and comprehensive product documentation including testing results and sample units. The contract term runs one year with four optional one-year renewals, and participating vendors paid a 3% administrative fee on contract sales while committing to lowest available pricing for all participating public agencies.