NAICS 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

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What is NAICS 562112

NAICS code 562112 covers establishments primarily engaged in the collection and hauling of hazardous waste within local areas, as well as the operation of hazardous waste transfer stations. These businesses play a critical role in environmental protection by ensuring the safe and compliant handling of hazardous materials. Companies in this sector may also perform waste identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling to facilitate proper transportation and disposal. Typical operators include specialized waste management firms equipped to handle dangerous substances such as chemical waste, medical waste, and industrial byproducts. Government agencies frequently contract these services to meet regulatory compliance, mitigate environmental risks, and manage hazardous materials generated by public facilities and operations. These contracts support public health and environmental safety by ensuring hazardous waste is collected and transported in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Industry Classification for NAICS 562112

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.

Breakdown for NAICS 562112

  • Focuses on local collection and transportation of hazardous waste materials.
  • Includes operation of hazardous waste transfer stations for consolidation and shipment.
  • Involves identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling of waste for transport.
  • Complies with strict EPA and Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Supports public sector environmental health and safety compliance.
  • Typical size standards relate to revenue thresholds defined by SBA for small businesses.

Included Activities for NAICS 562112

  • Collecting hazardous waste from industrial, medical, and government sites.
  • Hauling hazardous waste safely to treatment, storage, or disposal facilities.
  • Operating hazardous waste transfer stations for temporary waste consolidation.
  • Identifying and classifying hazardous waste types according to regulatory standards.
  • Packaging and labeling hazardous materials for compliant transportation.
  • Conducting initial treatment processes to reduce waste hazards before transport.
  • Maintaining detailed records and manifest documentation for regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinating with government agencies for waste management and emergency response.

Business Types for NAICS 562112

  • Specialized hazardous waste collection companies
  • Environmental services contractors
  • Medical waste disposal firms
  • Industrial waste management companies
  • Hazardous materials transport operators
  • Government-owned waste management facilities

Subcategories for NAICS 562112

  • Hazardous waste collection services
  • Radioactive waste collecting and/or local hauling
  • Waste collection services, hazardous
  • Waste hauling, local, hazardous
  • Waste transfer stations, hazardous

Government Buyers for NAICS 562112

Federal, state, and local government agencies are the primary purchasers of hazardous waste collection services. Agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), and municipal public works departments rely on these services to manage hazardous materials generated from government facilities, military bases, laboratories, and public health institutions. Contracting hazardous waste collection helps agencies comply with environmental laws, reduce liability, and safely manage waste streams that could pose risks to public safety and ecosystems if not properly handled.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 562112

Contracts in this sector typically include firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), and task order contracts. Procurements often follow competitive bidding processes, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bid (IFBs), to select qualified hazardous waste management firms. Contract values can range significantly depending on project scope and duration, from small local waste collection contracts valued at tens of thousands of dollars to multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts for comprehensive hazardous waste management services at large government installations. Performance-based contracting is common to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Details for NAICS 562112

Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry

NAICS Code Industry Title
561 Administrative and Support Services
5611 Office Administrative Services
56111 Office Administrative Services
561110 Office Administrative Services
5612 Facilities Support Services
56121 Facilities Support Services
561210 Facilities Support Services
5613 Employment Services
56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
561311 Employment Placement Agencies
561312 Executive Search Services
56132 Temporary Help Services
561320 Temporary Help Services
56133 Professional Employer Organizations
561330 Professional Employer Organizations
5614 Business Support Services
56141 Document Preparation Services
561410 Document Preparation Services
56142 Telephone Call Centers
561421 Telephone Answering Services
561422 Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers
56143 Business Service Centers
561431 Private Mail Centers
561439 Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)
56144 Collection Agencies
561440 Collection Agencies
56145 Credit Bureaus
561450 Credit Bureaus
56149 Other Business Support Services
561491 Repossession Services
561492 Court Reporting and Stenotype Services
561499 All Other Business Support Services
5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
56151 Travel Agencies
561510 Travel Agencies
56152 Tour Operators
561520 Tour Operators
56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
561591 Convention and Visitors Bureaus
561599 All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
5616 Investigation and Security Services
56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
561613 Armored Car Services
56162 Security Systems Services
561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
561622 Locksmiths
5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
56172 Janitorial Services
561720 Janitorial Services
56173 Landscaping Services
561730 Landscaping Services
56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
561740 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
5619 Other Support Services
56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
561910 Packaging and Labeling Services
56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
561920 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
56199 All Other Support Services
561990 All Other Support Services
562 Waste Management and Remediation Services
5621 Waste Collection
56211 Waste Collection
562111 Solid Waste Collection
562112 Current Hazardous Waste Collection
562119 Other Waste Collection
5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
562212 Solid Waste Landfill
562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
562219 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
56291 Remediation Services
562910 Remediation Services
56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
562920 Materials Recovery Facilities
56299 All Other Waste Management Services
562991 Septic Tank and Related Services
562998 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services

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