NAICS Code 562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 56221 (Waste Treatment and Disposal).
| Code | 562211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating treatment and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of hazardous waste materials within a local area and operating treatment or disposal facilities for hazardous waste.
Is a business under 562211 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 562211 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $47 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 562211 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 | 5622 | Waste Treatment and Disposal |
| NAICS Industry | 56221 | Waste Treatment and Disposal |
| National Industry | 562211 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4953 | Refuse Systems |
Related National Industry codes
562212— Solid Waste Landfill562213— Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators562219— Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
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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.