562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators

Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating combustors and incinerators for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste. These establishments may produce byproducts, such as electricity and steam.

Cross-References

  • Operating treatment and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal;
  • Operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste--are classified in U.S. Industry 562212, Solid Waste Landfill;
  • Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
  • Operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators, and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities)--are classified in U.S. Industry 562219, Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal.

Index Entries

Combustors, nonhazardous solid waste
Garbage disposal combustors or incinerators
Incinerators, nonhazardous solid waste
Power generation, nonhazardous solid waste combustor or incinerator electric
Refuse disposal combustors or incinerators
Rubbish disposal combustors or incinerators
Solid waste combustors or incinerators, nonhazardous
Trash disposal combustors or incinerators
Waste disposal combustors or incinerators, nonhazardous solid