UNSPSC 76122301: Recycling of solvents

UNSPSC 76122301 Recycling of solvents, a Commodity code, encompasses collection and transportation of used solvents, hazardous fluids, and petroleum-contaminated materials for proper recycling and disposal—work that state and local governments procure irregularly but with growing frequency as environmental compliance and waste diversion mandates expand. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county solid waste departments, transit authorities, school districts, municipalities, and state transportation agencies, with counties and cities dominating the recent activity. Representative recent solicitations show the breadth: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District issued IFB 601320000071388 (due July 30, 2026) for weekly commingled recyclables collection from four district locations; Pasco County, Florida issued IFB-CA-26-055 (due May 19, 2026) for as-needed collection and disposal of used petroleum products, used filters, antifreeze, and contaminated floor drying material across four fleet maintenance sites; and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) issued RFQ 250390 (due July 21, 2026) for removal and recycling/disposal of universal waste including batteries, electric lamps, mercury-containing equipment, and electronic waste across five Southern California facilities on a three-year, $65,100 time-and-expense contract.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia, with secondary presence in Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Pacific Northwest. The code shows a mix of routine municipal refuse and recycling collection alongside specialized hazardous-materials handling—solvent recovery, petroleum products, electronics recycling, and universal waste dominate the specialized solicitations. Evaluation emphasizes cost (often 100% in as-needed contracts), vendor experience with environmental compliance and proper licensing, insurance requirements (pollution liability frequently $1 million to $2 million per occurrence), and timely response (typically 24 to 72 hours). Many solicitations are open to multiple awards and involve requirements contracts with no guaranteed minimums. Contracts typically span one to three years with renewal options, and many include local vendor preferences (5–10% in Texas and Florida; some counties apply SLBE or MBE goals informally). This is a high-compliance, service-intensive category where regulatory expertise and operational reliability drive award decisions more than aggressive pricing.