If you own or operate a debris removal business and need your NAICS code, here is your answer right away.
The primary NAICS code for junk removal and debris removal businesses is 562119, classified under Other Waste Collection in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management sector. However, debris removal can encompass a few different activities. The right code for your business depends on whether you are hauling general junk, clearing construction sites, or performing hazardous cleanup. This page covers the relevant codes so you can identify the one that best fits your business.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| NAICS Code | 562119 |
| Industry Title | Other Waste Collection |
| Sector | 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management) |
| Industry Group | 562 |
| Last Updated | 2022 NAICS Edition (Next NAICS Edition will come in 2027) |
What Does NAICS Code 562119 Cover?
According to the official 2022 NAICS data, code 562119 covers establishments primarily engaged in collecting waste (except garbage and hazardous waste).
In simple terms, this code applies to any business that hauls away non-hazardous materials that do not fit into the standard municipal garbage stream. For debris removal businesses, this includes:
- Collecting construction and demolition (C&D) debris from job sites
- Junk removal services for residential or commercial properties (furniture, appliances, yard waste)
- Storm debris cleanup and hauling (branches, broken fencing, building materials)
- Roll-off dumpster rental services where you deliver the container and haul away the filled debris
- Scrap metal or tire collection (non-hazardous)
The important distinction here is non-hazardous specialty waste. This code covers the physical act of loading up a truck or dumpster with debris and transporting it to a landfill or recycling center, but it does not include standard weekly household garbage pickup or toxic waste handling.
Does My Debris Removal Business Qualify for Code 562119?
Your business qualifies for NAICS code 562119 if:
- You operate a junk removal service, roll-off dumpster business, or specialized debris hauling company
- Your main source of revenue comes from collecting and transporting construction waste, storm debris, or bulk junk
- You drop off containers at residential or commercial sites and return to haul the debris away
- The materials you handle are non-hazardous solid waste
Your business may not qualify if:
- You collect standard household garbage on a regular municipal route, which falls under 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) instead
- You handle, treat, or transport hazardous materials (like asbestos, chemicals, or medical waste), which falls under 562211 or 562212 (Hazardous Waste) instead
- Your primary service is actual earth-moving, grading, or land clearing to prepare a site for building, which falls under 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) instead
When your business sits between two codes, always classify based on whichever activity generates the most revenue.
Where Will You Need This Code?
Your NAICS code appears in more places than most business owners expect. Here is where code 562119 will be required:
- Business Insurance. This is highly critical for debris removal. Insurance providers use this code to calculate your premiums for Commercial Auto, General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation. Hauling heavy debris carries significant physical risks, and dump truck rollovers or property damage during junk removal are common claims.
- SBA Loan Applications. If you need financing to purchase dump trucks, roll-off trucks, or heavy-duty equipment, the Small Business Administration requires your NAICS code to assess your industry risk profile.
- Federal Contracting via SAM.gov. After natural disasters, government agencies frequently hire outside contractors for debris removal and cleanup. To bid on these lucrative government contracts, you must be registered on SAM.gov under the correct waste collection code.
- Landfill and Transfer Station Access. Many commercial landfills and recycling centers require a NAICS code or business license to set up a commercial tipping account so you can legally dump your collected debris.
- Business Registration. Most state and local business registration portals ask for your NAICS code when you set up a new LLC, corporation, or DBA for your hauling business.
562119 in the NAICS Hierarchy
Every NAICS code sits inside a structured hierarchy. Here is exactly where 562119 fits:
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services |
| Subsector | 562 | Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Industry Group | 5621 | Waste Collection |
| NAICS Industry | 56211 | Waste Collection |
| National Industry | 562119 | Other Waste Collection |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAICS code for construction and demolition debris removal?
If your business specifically hauls away wood, drywall, concrete, and other building materials from construction or renovation sites, your correct code is 562119 (Other Waste Collection). The official government description for this code explicitly includes the collection of construction and demolition debris.
Does debris removal ever fall under construction codes?
It can, depending on your contract. If you are a general contractor or site prep contractor whose primary job is grading the land and moving dirt to prepare a foundation (and debris removal is just a minor side effect of that grading), you might use 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). However, if your standalone business is strictly hauling away debris in a truck or dumpster, 562119 is the correct classification.
What if I remove hazardous debris like asbestos or lead paint?
If you are licensed to handle hazardous materials, you must use a hazardous waste code, such as 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) or 562212 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). Standard debris removal codes (562119) are strictly for non-hazardous solid waste.
Does this code cover a roll-off dumpster rental business?
Yes. If your business drops off empty dumpsters at a location, lets the customer fill them with debris or junk, and then returns to haul the full dumpster away to a landfill, you are performing waste collection. Your primary NAICS code is 562119.