2002 NAICS Definitions
562920 Materials Recovery Facilities
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials are classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
| Go to: | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562920 | 562920 | 4953 | Materials recovery facilities (MRF) |
| 562920 | 562920 | 4953 | MRF (materials recovery facilities) |
| 562920 | 562920 | 4953 | Removal of recyclable materials from a waste stream |
| 562920 | 562920 | 4953 | Waste recovery facilities |
