NAICS 562219 Quarterly Industry Report
Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
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NAICS Code: 562219Sector: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (NAICS 562219) draws on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], U.S. Census Bureau, and SBA size standards database[7]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, organic waste analysts, and business brokers with current market data. The editorial analysis reflects the independent assessment of FairMarketValue.com's research team, with all quantitative claims sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal industry.
Share of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
0.1%
By establishment count, 2022 Census[2]
NAICS Sector
56
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Industry Definition & Overview
Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (NAICS 562219) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators, and sewer systems) per the U.S. Census Bureau[5]. This classification captures composting facilities, anaerobic digestion systems, and other biological, chemical, or physical waste processing operations that convert nonhazardous materials into useful products or reduce waste volume without thermal combustion or landfill burial.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics[6] tracks employment across the waste management sector, with composting and alternative treatment operations growing as municipalities adopt zero-waste goals and organic waste diversion mandates. California's SB 1383, effective January 2022, requires organic waste reduction of 75 percent from 2014 levels by 2025, driving massive investment in composting and anaerobic digestion infrastructure. Several states including Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have enacted similar food waste bans directing organic materials away from landfills.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], the size standard is $47.0 million in average annual receipts. Revenue comes from tipping fees for waste acceptance and product sales of finished compost, digestate, and biogas. Large-scale composting facilities process hundreds of thousands of tons annually, while smaller operations serve local markets with yard waste and food scrap processing. Anaerobic digestion facilities produce biogas that can be cleaned to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, creating premium-priced energy product revenue alongside waste processing fees.
What's Included in This Industry
- Commercial composting facility operations
- Anaerobic digestion treatment systems
- Organic waste processing and decomposition
- Food waste treatment and conversion
- Yard waste and green waste processing
- Biogas production and renewable natural gas
- Finished compost and soil amendment sales
- Combined waste collection and treatment operations
- Materials separation and processing
- Land application of treated waste materials
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 56 |
| Subsector | Waste Management and Remediation Services | 562 |
| Industry Group | Waste Treatment and Disposal | 5622 |
| NAICS Industry | Waste Treatment and Disposal | 56221 |
| National Industry | Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | 562219 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 562212 | Solid Waste Landfill | Solid Waste Landfills provide traditional disposal through burial while composting and digestion facilities divert organic materials to produce useful products and reduce landfill volumes |
| 562213 | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators | Solid Waste Combustors offer thermal volume reduction while other treatment operations use biological and chemical processes that preserve material value and generate compost or biogas |
| 562111 | Solid Waste Collection | Solid Waste Collection delivers organic waste feedstock to composting and digestion facilities, with source-separated organics programs feeding dedicated treatment operations |
| 562119 | Other Waste Collection | Other Waste Collection brings yard waste, brush, and organic materials to treatment facilities for composting and processing into finished soil amendment products |
| 562211 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | Hazardous Waste Treatment handles toxic materials under RCRA while nonhazardous treatment processes organic and inert waste streams without hazardous material containment requirements |
| 562920 | Materials Recovery Facilities | Materials Recovery Facilities sort recyclables from mixed waste while composting facilities process organic materials, with both operations diverting waste from landfill disposal |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 9.3% | 56 |
| 2 | Florida | 8.1% | 49 |
| 3 | California | 7.4% | 45 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 5.1% | 31 |
| 5 | New York | 4.8% | 29 |
| 6 | Ohio | 4.5% | 27 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4.1% | 25 |
| 8 | Illinois | 4.0% | 24 |
| 9 | Virginia | 3.6% | 22 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 3.3% | 20 |
% Of Establishments
0%
9%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
152
Total SBA Loans
$92.4M
Total Loan Volume
$608K
Average Loan Size
11 yrs
Average Loan Term
10.97%
Average Interest Rate
1,024
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (NAICS 562219) has a size standard of $47.0 million in average annual receipts for federal contracting purposes. SBA 7(a) loans[8] support composting equipment, anaerobic digester construction, and working capital for qualifying operators. Growing organic waste diversion mandates are driving capital investment in new treatment capacity. Additionally, 504/CDC loans[9] provide long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets such as real estate and equipment.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Banking Company | 8 | $24.3M | $3.0M |
| 2 | Points West Community Bank | 8 | $18.4M | $2.3M |
| 3 | Midwest Regional Bank | 8 | $13.6M | $1.7M |
| 4 | First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 8 | $11.5M | $1.4M |
| 5 | Bank of Newington | 8 | $6.7M | $843K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses operate as other waste treatment?
Firms include commercial composting operations, anaerobic digestion facilities, yard waste processors, and food waste treatment plants. Sizes range from small local composters to large regional operations processing hundreds of thousands of tons annually per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
How is the waste treatment industry growing?
Organic waste diversion mandates in California, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts are driving investment in composting and digestion capacity per the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6]. California's SB 1383 alone requires 75 percent organic waste reduction from 2014 levels.
What is the SBA size standard for Other Waste Treatment?
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], NAICS 562219 has a size standard of $47.0 million in average annual receipts. This determines eligibility for SBA loans, federal contracting set-asides, and small business programs.
What NAICS codes are related to other waste treatment?
Related codes include NAICS 562212 (Landfills), NAICS 562213 (Combustors), NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), NAICS 562119 (Other Collection), and NAICS 562920 (Materials Recovery) per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
What revenue streams do treatment facilities generate?
Revenue comes from waste acceptance tipping fees, finished compost sales, biogas or renewable natural gas sales from anaerobic digestion, and carbon credit programs. Product revenue from compost and energy increasingly supplements traditional processing fee income.
What activities are included in NAICS 562219?
Core activities include composting, anaerobic digestion, organic waste processing, food waste treatment, yard waste conversion, biogas production, compost sales, combined collection-treatment, materials separation, and land application per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
Can waste treatment businesses get SBA loans?
Yes, firms meeting the $47.0 million size standard qualify for SBA 7(a) loans[8] covering composting equipment, digester construction, processing machinery, and working capital. Growing regulatory mandates support business case projections for SBA loan applications.
What is anaerobic digestion?
Anaerobic digestion breaks down organic waste in sealed vessels without oxygen, producing biogas (primarily methane and carbon dioxide) and digestate per the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6]. Biogas can be upgraded to renewable natural gas for pipeline injection or burned for electricity generation.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [8]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [9]504/CDC loans sba.gov
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