562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials
- are classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
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→NAICS1997:56292→2002:562920→2007:562920→2012:562920→2017:562920→2022:562920)
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 562920 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 562920 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Materials Recovery Facilities' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 562920? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 562920? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4953 - Refuse Systems.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562920:
- 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 562920 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Materials Recovery Facilities).
- 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.