NAICS 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.
Waste recovery facilitiesMaterials recovery facilities (MRF)MRF (materials recovery facilities)+2 examples
Recyclable materials recovery facilitiesRemoval of recyclable materials from a waste stream
Matching SIC code: 4953 Refuse Systems
Where it sits
Largest companies with NAICS 562920
Updated Nov 9, 2026| Rank | Company | Headquarters | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Safety-Kleensafety-kleen.com | Plano, US | 3.1K |
| 2 |  Envirienviri.com | Philadelphia, US | 1.9K |
| 3 |  SA Recyclingsarecycling.com | Orange, US | 1.1K |
| 4 |  Harsco Metals & Mineralsharsco-environmental.com | Camp Hill, US | 1K |
| 5 |  Liberty Tire Recycling, LLClibertytire.com | Pittsburgh, US | 960 |
| 6 |  Sims Lifecycle Servicessimslifecycle.com | West Chicago, US | 886 |
| 7 |  Ecobatecobat.com | Dallas, US | 843 |
| 8 |  Denalidenalicorp.com | Russellville, US | 627 |
| 9 |  VLS Environmental Solutions, LLCvlses.com | Houston, US | 559 |
| 10 |  Tube City IMStubecityims.com | Glassport, US | 538 |
Not this code?
Similar activities the Census classifies elsewhere.
- 423930Recyclable Material Merchant WholesalersEstablishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials
Questions about NAICS 562920
Which businesses use NAICS 562920?
Waste recovery facilities, materials recovery facilities (MRF) and MRF (materials recovery facilities), and similar businesses in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector. 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.
What SIC code matches NAICS 562920?
SIC 4953, Refuse Systems, from the US Census Bureau's concordance between the two systems.
How many companies have NAICS 562920?
4,129 companies with a website carry NAICS 562920 as their primary code in Crustdata's data, worldwide.
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