NAICS Code for Waste Management Company
The NAICS code for a waste management company is 562111, Solid Waste Collection. Garbage, trash and recyclables pickup, nonhazardous waste hauling and transfer stations fall under 562111, Solid Waste Collection. The waste codes split collection from treatment and disposal, and hazardous from nonhazardous, so a landfill or hazardous waste company needs a different code. Hauling waste without collecting or disposing of it is specialized trucking (484220), not waste collection.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 562111 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection | You collect hazardous waste. | $47 million or less in receipts |
| 562119 Other Waste Collection | You remove brush, rubble or debris rather than trash. | $47 million or less in receipts |
| 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | You treat or dispose of hazardous waste. | $47 million or less in receipts |
| 562212 Solid Waste Landfill | You operate a landfill. | $47 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for a junk removal business (also 562111)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a waste management company?
The NAICS code for a waste management company is 562111, Solid Waste Collection. Garbage, trash and recyclables pickup, nonhazardous waste hauling and transfer stations fall under 562111, Solid Waste Collection. The waste codes split collection from treatment and disposal, and hazardous from nonhazardous, so a landfill or hazardous waste company needs a different code. Hauling waste without collecting or disposing of it is specialized trucking (484220), not waste collection.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 562111?
A business counts as small under NAICS 562111 with $47 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.