The Top500-Lexicon

· Collecting and/or hauling waste within a local area-are classified in Industry 56211, Waste Collection;

· Long-distance trucking of waste-are classified in Industry 48423, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance;

· Operating treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) for wastes-are classified in Industry 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal;

· Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities-are classified in Industry 22132, Sewage Treatment Facilities;

· Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water-are classified in Industry 56291, Remediation Services;

· Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) or where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, and metal cans,-are sorted into distinct categories are classified in Industry 56292, Materials Recovery Facilities;

· Installing septic tanks-are classified in Industry 23891, Site Preparation Contractors; and

· Providing waste management consulting services, such as developing remedial action plans,-are classified in Industry 54162, Environmental Consulting Services.