Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 562111

Solid Waste Collection

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 562111.

NAICS 562111 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$5.3B
Total awards
33,211 awards
Active obligations
$389.8M
Size standard
$47,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 562111 covers collection and transportation of nonhazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal sources, including curbside pickup, dumpster servicing, route operations, and transfer to disposal or recycling facilities.

Federal opportunities under 562111 typically involve providing scheduled waste collection and transportation for federal properties, managing containers and routes, documenting chain-of-custody and weight or volume records, coordinating transfers to permitted facilities, and meeting operational safety and environmental requirements.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$236.1M
Awards
1,588
Average award
$148.7K
Change from FY2024
-12.5%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$8,230

NAVAJO SANITATION, INC.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

PIID
140A0926P0042
PSC
S205 - HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

$11,090

CITIBANK, N.A.

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z03426PHONO0158
PSC
4540 - WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT

$722,556

HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C25626P0720
PSC
S222 - HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 562111?
  • Municipal contract for scheduled curbside collection of household trash that includes provision of containers, route manifests, and contamination monitoring.
  • Commercial collection contract for recurring pickup of waste from facilities with signed pickup receipts and documented disposal destinations or transfer-station delivery.
  • Bulk-item and bulky-waste pickup contract requiring special handling and transport of furniture and appliances to a designated transfer location.
  • Temporary or event-based collection services providing additional containers, daily pickups, and final disposal manifests after a short-term activity.
When is NAICS 562111 a weak fit?
  • Hazardous waste removal and transport where materials require special handling, manifests, and hazardous-materials certifications; missing nonhazardous collection scope and authorizations.
  • Materials recovery facility operations focused on sorting and processing recyclables at a plant; missing the collection and transportation responsibilities covered by this NAICS.
  • Wastewater collection, sewer conveyance, or treatment plant operations where the primary work is liquid waste treatment rather than solid waste collection and transport.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 562111?
  • Line items specify route frequency, container counts and sizes, requested vehicle types and capacities, and required transfer or disposal destinations.
  • Performance requirements define on-time pickup percentage, maximum missed pickups per period, contamination thresholds for recyclables, and required disposal or transfer documentation.
  • Required labor categories include drivers with commercial licenses, helpers, route supervisors, and maintenance mechanics and request proof of vehicle DOT compliance and emissions inspections.

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