562112 — Hazardous Waste Collection
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting and/or hauling hazardous waste within a local area and/or operating hazardous waste transfer stations. Hazardous waste collection establishments may be responsible for the identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling of waste for the purposes of transport (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 hazardous waste materials--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal;
- Collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous solid waste (i.e., garbage) and/or recyclable materials within a
- local area and/or operating nonhazardous solid waste transfer stations--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 562111, Solid Waste Collection; and
- Collecting and removing debris, such as brush or rubble, within a local area--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 562119, Other Waste Collection.
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→NAICS1997:562112→2002:562112→2007:562112→2012:562112→2017:562112→2022:562112)
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 562112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 562112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Hazardous Waste Collection' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 562112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 562112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 562112 (Hazardous 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 562112:
- 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 562112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Hazardous Waste Collection).
- 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.