NAICS Code for Scrap Metal Recycling
The primary NAICS code for Scrap Metal Recycling is 562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities. Businesses classified under NAICS 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) are involved in: (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories. Typical activities include: Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials f, Operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, Such as paper, Plastics, Used beverage cans.
Primary NAICS Code
562920Materials Recovery FacilitiesAbout Scrap Metal Recycling
Businesses classified under NAICS 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) are involved in: (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories.
Typical Business Activities
What's Included
- +Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials f
- +Operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials
- +Such as paper
- +Plastics
- +Used beverage cans
- +Metals
- +Are sorted into distinct categories
How to Determine Your NAICS Code
While 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) is the most common classification for scrap metal recycling, your specific code depends on your primary revenue-generating activity. Review the included and excluded activities above to confirm this code fits your business. If your operations span multiple categories, use the code that best represents your largest source of revenue. You can also use the search tool below to describe your specific business activities and find the most accurate match.
Example Companies
WestRock
We're more than a supplier: we're a partner that provides a competitive advantage, a partner that can deliver consistent quality and superior service, a partner that fuels innovation to foster real, sustainable growth.
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
EMR Group
Welcome to EMR. We're one of the world's leading metal recyclers with locations across the globe. Contact our UK head office on +44 (0) 1925 715400
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
TerraCycle
TerraCycle is a private U. S.-based recycling business headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey.
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Recycle Track Systems
Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) is pioneering a better way to manage waste and recycling.
New York, New York, United States
WestRock
Smurfit Westrock, a Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging, Operating in 40 Countries with 500+ Packaging Converting Operations and 63 Paper Mills
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
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