CPV 905 – Refuse and Waste Disposal Services

What does CPV 905 cover?

CPV group 905 covers all services related to the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste. These include municipal household waste disposal (residual waste, organic waste, paper, recyclables, bulky waste), the collection and disposal of hazardous and special waste, the operation and maintenance of landfills and recycling centres, recycling and materials recovery services, and the disposal of green waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Municipalities and municipal waste management utilities are the central contracting authorities. They typically award waste collection and disposal services under long contract terms of 5–10 years, as the establishment of operational infrastructure (vehicle fleets, logistics) requires substantial investment. Federal and state authorities procure hazardous waste disposal for their premises and laboratories.

The circular economy and climate protection are increasingly shaping procurement specifications: contracting authorities require electric or hybrid vehicles, high recycling quotas, detailed quantity reports, and sustainability evidence. The EU Waste Framework Directive and national circular economy targets (Circular Economy Act) shape requirements. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 905

Examples of Tenders with CPV 905

• Household waste disposal for a rural district: A rural district tenders the collection and disposal of residual, organic, and paper waste for 180,000 households for eight years — with provision of bins, GPS vehicle tracking, climate protection evidence, and annual reporting on waste volumes and recycling quotas.
• Hazardous waste disposal for a federal authority: A federal research institute tenders the disposal of laboratory waste (chemical waste, low-level contaminated materials, infectious waste) for four years — with licensed disposal certification, transport permits, and documentation obligations under the Circular Economy Act.
• Operation of municipal recycling centres: A municipality tenders the operation of three recycling centres — with acceptance, sorting, and recovery of bulky waste, electrical equipment, green waste, and hazardous materials, customer advisory, and cleanliness standards.

Current tenders with CPV 905 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 905 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, rural districts, and municipal waste management enterprises are the most important contracting authorities. They award long-term disposal contracts for ongoing services. Federal authorities, hospitals, and educational institutions tender hazardous waste and disposal services for their premises.

Companies and Bidders

Waste disposal companies, recycling companies, logistics providers with waste specialisation, and municipal enterprises are the typical bidders. Certification as a specialist waste management company (EfbV), transport permits under the Circular Economy Act, disposal certificates, and references from comparable municipal contracts are minimum requirements. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 905?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 905)

With tender.match, waste disposal companies and recycling service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 905 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching disposal contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners (CPV 905)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for waste projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger waste disposal contracts that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 905

What evidence is required for disposal tenders under CPV 905?

At minimum, certification as a specialist waste management company (EfbV), transport permits under the Circular Economy Act, and waste disposal certificates for the relevant waste types are required. For hazardous waste, additional licences under the Waste Disposal Evidence Ordinance are required. Formal procurement requirements are governed by the VgV and the UVgO.

Can municipalities use in-house awards for waste disposal?

Yes, where the conditions of Section 108 GWB are met: the municipal utility or company must be subject to municipal control, carry out more than 80 per cent of its activities for the contracting authority, and have no significant private participation. Otherwise, a regular competitive tender procedure is required.

How do I find tenders with CPV 905?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) for national procedures. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.