NAICS Code 56211 — Waste Collection
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 3 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 56211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Waste Collection |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) collecting and/or hauling hazardous waste, nonhazardous waste, and/or recyclable materials within a local area and/or (2) operating hazardous or nonhazardous waste transfer stations. Hazardous waste collection establishments may be responsible for the identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling of waste for the purposes of transport.
Where 56211 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Subsector | 562 | Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Industry Group | 5621 | Waste Collection |
| NAICS Industry | 56211 | Waste Collection |
Codes under 56211
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
562111 | Solid Waste Collection |
562112 | Hazardous Waste Collection |
562119 | Other Waste Collection |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.