If you own or operate a junk removal business and need your NAICS code, here is your answer right away.
The primary NAICS code for a general junk removal service is 562119, classified under Other Waste Collection in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management sector. However, “junk removal” is a broad term. The right code for your business depends on whether you pick up mixed household items, run a regular garbage route, or operate the actual disposal facility. This page covers the relevant codes so you can identify the one that fits.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| NAICS Code | 562119 |
| Industry Title | Other Waste Collection |
| Sector | 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management) |
| Industry Group | 5621 |
| 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 hauling away non-hazardous materials that do not fit into the standard municipal garbage stream. For junk removal businesses, this includes:
- Picking up old furniture, appliances, and mattresses
- Estate cleanouts and property cleanouts
- Construction and demolition (C&D) debris cleanup
- Hauling away yard waste, brush, or scrap metal
- Operating a roll-off dumpster rental service
The important distinction here is non-hazardous specialty waste. This code covers the physical act of loading up a truck or dumpster with unwanted items and transporting them to a landfill or recycling center, but it does not include standard weekly household garbage pickup or treating the waste yourself.
Does My Junk 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 general 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 filled debris away
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 Treatment and Disposal) instead
- You operate the actual landfill, transfer station, or waste processing facility where the junk is dumped, which falls under 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) 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 junk removal owners expect. Here is where code 562119 will be required:
- Landfill and Transfer Station Access. Many commercial landfills and recycling centers require a NAICS code to set up a commercial tipping account so you can legally and affordably dump your collected junk.
- Commercial Auto Insurance. This is highly critical for junk removal. Insurance providers use this code to calculate your premiums for Commercial Auto, General Liability, and physical damage coverage. Hauling heavy, unpredictable loads of debris carries significant risks for property damage and bodily injury.
- SBA Loan Applications. If you need financing to purchase roll-off trucks, dump trucks, heavy-duty equipment, or extra dumpsters, the Small Business Administration requires your NAICS code to assess your loan eligibility.
- 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.
- Business Registration. Most state and local business registration portals ask for your NAICS code when you set up a new LLC, corporation, or DBA.
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 a roll-off dumpster business?
If your business drops off empty dumpsters at a location, lets the customer fill them with junk or construction debris, and returns to haul them away to a landfill, your primary code is 562119. The official government description for this code explicitly includes the collection of construction and demolition debris.
Does code 562119 cover hazardous waste removal?
No. If you are licensed to handle hazardous materials like asbestos abatement, chemical waste, or medical waste, you must use a hazardous waste code, such as 562211 or 562212. Standard junk removal is strictly for non-hazardous solid waste.
What if I only do estate cleanouts?
Yes. Emptying a house full of furniture, appliances, and personal belongings for an estate executor or real estate agent is classified as Other Waste Collection. You still use 562119.
What is the NAICS code for regular weekly trash pickup?
If you run a garbage truck that follows a set municipal route to collect standard household trash bags and recyclables, you do not use 562119. You use 562111 (Solid Waste Collection).
What if my junk removal business owns the landfill where the waste goes?
If your primary business is operating the landfill or transfer station where the junk is dumped, your primary code is 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). You only use 562119 if your primary revenue comes from the transportation and hauling of the waste, not the disposal of it.