562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous solid waste (i.e., garbage) within a local area; (2) operating nonhazardous solid waste transfer stations; and (3) collecting and/or hauling mixed recyclable materials within a local area (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Long-distance trucking of waste--are classified in Industry 484230, Specialized Freight (except Used
- Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance;
- Collecting and/or hauling in combination with disposal of nonhazardous waste materials--are classified in
- Industry 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal;
- Collecting and/or hauling hazardous waste within a local area and/or operating hazardous waste transfer
- stations--are classified in U.S. Industry 562112, Hazardous Waste Collection;
- Collecting and removing debris, such as brush or rubble, within a local area--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 562119, Other Waste Collection;
- 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 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities; and
- Merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials--are classified in Industry
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4212 - Local Trucking Without Storage (via SIC1987:4212→NAICS1997:562111→2002:562111→2007:562111→2012:562111→2017:562111→2022:562111)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC S222 — Waste Treatment and Storage
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 562111 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 562111 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Solid Waste Collection' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 562111? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 562111? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4212 - Local Trucking Without Storage.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562111:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 562111 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Solid Waste Collection).
- IRS PBA Code for Junk Removal — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Waste Management — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.