SIC 4953 — Refuse Systems
Description & Classification
SIC code 4953 representing 'Refuse Systems' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562219→2002:562219→2007:562219→2012:562219→2017:562219→2022:562219)
- NAICS 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562211→2002:562211→2007:562211→2012:562211→2017:562211→2022:562211)
- NAICS 562212 - Solid Waste Landfill (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562212→2002:562212→2007:562212→2012:562212→2017:562212→2022:562212)
- NAICS 562213 - Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:562213→2002:562213→2007:562213→2012:562213→2017:562213→2022:562213)
- NAICS 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities (via SIC1987:4953→NAICS1997:56292→2002:562920→2007:562920→2012:562920→2017:562920→2022:562920)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 4953 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Refuse Systems |
| Division | Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 49: Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 4953:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 49 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 49
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 4953 represent?
SIC 4953 is 'Refuse Systems', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 49: Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services (Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 4953?
SIC code 4953 maps to modern NAICS codes: 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, 562212 - Solid Waste Landfill, 562213 - Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators, 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities.