562213 — Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
Description
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.
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 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.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 562213 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators |
| 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→NAICS1997:562213→2002:562213→2007:562213→2012:562213→2017:562213→2022:562213)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562213:
- 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 562213 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 562213 is 'Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators', 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 562213?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 562213 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 562213?
NAICS code 562213 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4953 - Refuse Systems.