56211 - Waste Collection
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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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- Long-distance trucking of waste--are classified in Industry 48423, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance;
- Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or for sorting commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, and metal cans, into distinct categories--are classified in Industry 56292, Materials Recovery Facilities; and
- Collecting and/or hauling in combination with disposal of waste materials--are classified in Industry 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal.
NAICS Codes that fall under 56211 - Waste Collection
| Codes | Titles | US Business Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 56211 | Waste Collection | 2,231 |
| 562111 | Solid Waste Collection | 1,752 |
| 562112 | Hazardous Waste Collection | 236 |
| 562119 | Other Waste Collection | 243 |