Materials Recovery Facilities

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

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.

NAICS code 562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Remediation and Other Waste Management Services space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $25M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 562920.

What is NAICS code 562920?

NAICS code 562920 is 'Materials Recovery Facilities', classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector (NAICS 56). 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) operatin

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 562920?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) as one with $25M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 562920 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 562920 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.