Solid Waste Collection
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 562111 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous solid waste (i.e., garbage) within a local area; (2) operating nonhazardous solid waste transfer stations; and (3) collecting and/or hauling mixed recyclable materials within a local area.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Solid Waste Collection covers establishments collecting and hauling nonhazardous garbage and mixed recyclable materials within local areas, as well as those operating nonhazardous waste transfer stations. This code excludes hazardous waste collection, which is classified in Hazardous Waste Collection due to the specialized identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling requirements those materials demand. It also excludes waste types such as brush and rubble, which are classified in Other Waste Collection.