56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities. Waste combustors or incinerators (including those that may produce byproducts, such as electricity), solid waste landfills, and compost dumps are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Where 56221 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
- >>562 Waste Management and Remediation Services
- >>>5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
- >>>>56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
- >>>>56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
Subcategories of 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
- 562211Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating treatment and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of hazardous waste materials within a local area and operating treatment or disposal facilities for hazardous waste. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 562212Solid Waste Landfill
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous waste materials within a local area and operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste. These establishments may produce byproducts, such as methane. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 562213Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating combustors and incinerators for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste. These establishments may produce byproducts, such as electricity and steam. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 562219Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 56221?
- NAICS 2022 56221 is "Waste Treatment and Disposal". This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities. Waste combustors or incinerators (including those that may produce byproducts, such as electricity), solid waste landfills, and compost dumps are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- What does NAICS 2022 56221 include?
- 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal contains 4 direct subcategories: 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal; 562212 Solid Waste Landfill; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators; 562219 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.
- What is the parent category of 56221?
- 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal sits under 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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