UNSPSC 76122400: Refuse disposal and treatment fees

UNSPSC 76122400 Refuse disposal and treatment fees is a Class code encompassing the hauling, transportation, and disposal of municipal solid waste, street sweepings, catch basin grit, excavated materials, and other refuse streams at licensed facilities. State and local governments solicit these services through ITBs and RFPs to manage waste streams generated by municipal operations, schools, and municipal facilities. The work includes loading operations at transfer stations, transportation to disposal or processing sites, and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations regarding material handling, documentation, and licensing. Issuing bodies include cities and towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts, school districts, and regional councils of governments, with repeat buyers appearing among Connecticut municipalities and New England town governments.

Recent activity concentrates in Connecticut and Massachusetts, with significant municipal participation. The City of Stamford, Connecticut posted ITB 2027.0091 for loading, hauling, and disposal of municipal solid waste with bids due October 15, 2026, managed by the Purchasing Agent and Deputy Director of Operations. The Town of Vernon, Connecticut solicited RFP 2162 for hauling and disposal of stockpiled leaves from October through December 2026, with sealed proposals due September 29, 2026, requiring bid security of 5% and comprehensive insurance with named additional insured status. The Town of New Canaan Public Schools issued RFP# 2026-08 for trash and single stream recyclables collection and disposal across school facilities with a mandatory site visit on May 27, 2026 and proposals due June 8, 2026. The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut posted ITB #36816 for municipal solid waste and recycling pickup and removal at town and school buildings with bids due May 28, 2026. Additional Massachusetts activity includes the Town of Amherst's sealed bid for liquid sludge hauling and disposal (June 17, 2026) and the City of Norwalk, Connecticut's RFP for transportation and disposal of street sweepings and excavated materials (June 18, 2026).