NAICS 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

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What is NAICS 562211

NAICS code 562211 covers establishments primarily engaged in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. Businesses in this sector operate facilities designed to manage, treat, and safely dispose of hazardous materials generated by industrial, commercial, and governmental sources. This includes both the operation of treatment plants and the combined activity of local collection and transportation of hazardous waste to these facilities. These services are critical for environmental protection and public health, ensuring that hazardous substances are handled in compliance with stringent federal and state regulations. Government agencies contract with these businesses to meet regulatory mandates, manage environmental risks, and support sustainability initiatives.

Industry Classification for NAICS 562211

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.

Breakdown for NAICS 562211

  • Focuses on treatment and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
  • Includes operation of treatment or disposal facilities and local collection/hauling.
  • Subject to strict federal and state environmental regulations.
  • Typically involves long-term contracts for continuous waste management.
  • Businesses must comply with EPA and other regulatory agencies.
  • Essential for environmental protection and public health compliance.

Included Activities for NAICS 562211

  • Operating hazardous waste treatment facilities.
  • Collecting and transporting hazardous waste within local areas.
  • Disposing hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
  • Monitoring and reporting environmental compliance data.
  • Performing waste characterization and classification.
  • Implementing remediation and cleanup of contaminated sites.
  • Managing storage of hazardous materials before treatment.
  • Providing emergency hazardous waste response services.

Business Types for NAICS 562211

  • Environmental waste treatment companies.
  • Hazardous waste transportation and hauling firms.
  • Environmental remediation contractors.
  • Industrial waste management service providers.
  • Government environmental service entities.
  • Specialized hazardous waste consulting firms.

Subcategories for NAICS 562211

  • Acid waste disposal facilities
  • Acid waste treatment facilities
  • Combustors, hazardous waste
  • Hazardous waste disposal facilities
  • Hazardous waste disposal facilities combined with collection and/or local hauling of hazardous waste
  • Hazardous waste material disposal facilities
  • Hazardous waste material treatment facilities
  • Hazardous waste treatment facilities
  • Hazardous waste treatment facilities combined with collection and/or local hauling of hazardous waste
  • Incinerators, hazardous waste, operating
  • Medical waste treatment facilities, hazardous
  • Radioactive waste collecting and/or local hauling in combination with disposal and/or treatment facilities
  • Radioactive waste disposal facilities
  • Radioactive waste treatment facilities
  • Waste disposal facilities, hazardous
  • Waste treatment facilities, hazardous
  • Waste treatment plants, hazardous

Government Buyers for NAICS 562211

Government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DoD), and state environmental departments frequently procure hazardous waste treatment and disposal services. These agencies require these services to safely manage waste generated by military operations, federal facilities, cleanup projects, and regulatory enforcement actions. Additionally, local and municipal governments contract these services to comply with environmental laws and to protect public safety. The complexity and regulatory nature of hazardous waste management make government contracting essential to ensure specialized expertise and compliance.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 562211

Contracts for hazardous waste treatment and disposal often include firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and cost-reimbursement contracts, depending on project scope and risk. Procurement methods commonly involve competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), and government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs). Contract values vary widely, ranging from small-scale local contracts to multi-million dollar federal remediation projects. Long-term contracts are typical due to ongoing waste generation and regulatory requirements, often involving performance-based incentives to ensure environmental compliance and safety.

Details for NAICS 562211

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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 Hazardous Waste Collection
562119 Other Waste Collection
5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
562211 Current 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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