2002 NAICS Definitions

562213 Solid 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--

• Operating treatment and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal;
• Operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562212, Solid Waste Landfill;
• Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
• Operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators, and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities)--are classified in U.S. Industry 562219, Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
562213	562213	4953	Combustors, nonhazardous solid waste
562213	562213	4953	Garbage disposal combustors or incinerators
562213	562213	4953	Incinerators, nonhazardous solid waste
562213	562213	4953	Power generation, nonhazardous solid waste combustor or incinerator electric
562213	562213	4953	Refuse disposal combustors or incinerators
562213	562213	4953	Rubbish disposal combustors or incinerators
562213	562213	4953	Solid waste combustors or incinerators, nonhazardous
562213	562213	4953	Trash disposal combustors or incinerators
562213	562213	4953	Waste disposal combustors or incinerators, nonhazardous solid

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