562212 — Solid Waste Landfill
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Operating treatment and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562211,
- Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal;
- Operating combustors and incinerators for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 562213, Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators;
- Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are
- classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities;
- 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; and
- Manufacturing compost--are classified in U.S. Industry 325315, Compost Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 562212 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Solid Waste Landfill |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 562000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 562 → 5622 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4953 - Refuse Systems (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562212→2002:562212→2007:562212→2012:562212→2017:562212→2022:562212)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562212:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5622
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 562212 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 562212 is 'Solid Waste Landfill', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 562212?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 562212 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 562212?
NAICS code 562212 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4953 - Refuse Systems.