Industry Description
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.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities are:
- MRF (materials recovery facilities)
- Materials recovery facilities (MRF)
- Waste recovery facilities
- Recyclable materials recovery facilities
- Removal of recyclable materials from a waste stream
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Recycling Facilities in the US (56292)
Revenue 2025
$9bn
Growth 2025
0.50%
Key Trends
Since the industry resells recovered commodities, fluctuations in the prices of paper and plastic have caused revenue volatility in the industry
Recycling rates have been held down by consumers trying to recycle too much
Recycling facilities will benefit from recycling being an entrenched activity
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesaling automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials are classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
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NAICS Hierarchy 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities
NAICS Code 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities sits in the 2-digit Materials Recovery Facilities sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 56
Sector Title: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5611 Office Administrative Services
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56111 Office Administrative Services
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5612 Facilities Support Services
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56121 Facilities Support Services
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5613 Employment Services
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56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
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56132 Temporary Help Services
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56133 Professional Employer Organizations
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5614 Business Support Services
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56141 Document Preparation Services
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56142 Telephone Call Centers
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56143 Business Service Centers
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56144 Collection Agencies
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56145 Credit Bureaus
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56149 Other Business Support Services
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5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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56151 Travel Agencies
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56152 Tour Operators
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56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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5616 Investigation and Security Services
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56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
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56162 Security Systems Services
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5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
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56172 Janitorial Services
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56173 Landscaping Services
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56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
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56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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5619 Other Support Services
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56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
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56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
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56199 All Other Support Services
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5621 Waste Collection
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56211 Waste Collection
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5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
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5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
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56291 Remediation Services
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56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
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56299 All Other Waste Management Services
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 562920 - Materials Recovery Facilities.
- Electronic Goods Recycling in the US OD4510
- Tire & Rubber Recycling in the US OD5022
- Scrap Metal Recycling in the US OD5391
- Nonferrous Metal Recycling in the US OD5812
- Cell Phone Recycling in the US OD5888
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