Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 562219 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of nonhazardous waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators and sewer systems, or sewage treatment facilities). Compost dumps are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
The boundary of code 562219 sits between nonhazardous waste treatment methods. Establishments operating compost dumps or other nonhazardous treatment and disposal facilities that are not landfills, combustors, or incinerators are classified here. Solid waste landfills belong in NAICS 562212, while solid waste combustors and incinerators belong in NAICS 562213. Establishments treating or disposing of hazardous waste are classified in NAICS 562211 instead.