UNSPSC 76122004: Landfill for low risk hazardous or universal waste

Universal Wastes are wastes that meet the regulatory definition of hazardous waste, but are managed under special, tailored regulations. These wastes include batteries, pesticides, lamps and fluorescent bulbs, mercury-containing equipment and thermostats

UNSPSC 76122004 Landfill for low risk hazardous or universal waste (Commodity) encompasses the disposal of low-risk hazardous and universal waste streams in permitted landfill facilities. State and local governments solicit this code primarily for operations and maintenance services at landfill sites, including leachate management, gas extraction infrastructure, liner repair, cell construction, and cover material sourcing—activities that keep existing landfill capacity operational or expand permitted disposal footprints. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies span county solid waste departments, city environmental services bureaus, and regional waste authorities across the United States, with activity concentrated in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, South Carolina, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include Greenville County, South Carolina's RFP for landfill earthwork services (Twin Chimneys MSW Unit 4 Cell 5, proposals due April 10, 2026), Volusia County, Florida's RFP for leachate evaporation systems at Tomoka Farms Road Landfill (proposals due November 12, 2026), Sacramento County, California's RFP for methane surface emissions monitoring at Kiefer Landfill (proposals due September 16, 2026), and Clackamas County, Oregon's ITB for wastewater treatment plant landfill disposal services (bids due July 29, 2026). City governments, county departments, and regional authorities issue these solicitations at regular intervals; no single issuing body dominates the activity, though California counties (Sacramento, San Mateo, Orange County) and Florida municipalities (St. Cloud, Volusia County, Port Orange) appear multiple times in recent postings.

Geographic reach spans the South (Georgia, South Carolina, Texas), Mid-Atlantic (Maryland), Midwest (Wisconsin), and West (California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado). The code shows steady procurement activity with a mix of capital projects (cell construction, liner installation, gas system upgrades) and recurring operational services (maintenance, hauling, disposal). Pricing structures vary widely—some solicitations use per-ton rates or per-load charges, others lump sum or cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements. Insurance and bonding requirements are standard across issuing bodies, typically including $1–2 million general liability, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and performance bonds. Recent opportunities reflect state compliance mandates (California's AB 939, AB 1826, AB 341, and SB 1383 solid waste regulations; methane reporting under 40 CFR Part 60 and California Air Resources Board rules) and environmental best practices (zero-waste goals, gas-to-energy recovery, alternative technologies for hard-to-access monitoring). Award timelines range from 120 to 180+ days from bid opening to notice to proceed. Contractors frequently encounter addenda, pre-bid conferences or site visits, and multi-phase evaluation processes. The code represents stable, recurring procurement demand but attracts highly specialized bidders with demonstrated landfill operations experience, geotechnical expertise, and compliance certifications.