562219 — Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators, and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of nonhazardous waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators, and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities). Compost dumps are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562212,
- Solid Waste Landfill;
- Operating combustors and incinerators for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 562213, Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators;
- Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are
- classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
- Manufacturing compost--are classified in U.S. Industry 325315, Compost Manufacturing.
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 4953 - Refuse Systems (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562219→2002:562219→2007:562219→2012:562219→2017:562219→2022:562219)
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 562219 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 562219 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 562219? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 562219? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4953 - Refuse Systems.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562219:
- 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 562219 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal).
- 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.