This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials are classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
| Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
| 2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562920 | 562920 | 562920 | Materials recovery facilities (MRF) |
| 562920 | 562920 | 562920 | MRF (materials recovery facilities) |
| 562920 | 562920 | 562920 | Removal of recyclable materials from a waste stream |
| 562920 | 562920 | 562920 | Waste recovery facilities |