NAICS 562112: Hazardous Waste Collection

NAICS 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection encompasses the specialized collection, transportation, and initial handling of regulated hazardous wastes from industrial, military, and government facilities. This includes the secure transport of materials such as chemical solvents, contaminated soils, biomedical waste, asbestos, lead-based paints, and other substances classified under EPA and DOT regulations. Services in this sector require compliance with RCRA, HAZWOPER, and DOT 49 CFR standards, often involving licensed vehicles, certified personnel, and chain-of-custody documentation. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports environmental compliance, remediation readiness, and installation sustainability programs, particularly at military bases, research labs, and border security facilities where hazardous material generation is high. Top contractors in this space include CONSULTECH ENVIRONMENTAL LLC and MST MARITIME MANAGEMENT LLC, both of which operate as small business primes with deep expertise in military and maritime hazardous waste logistics. These firms typically provide turnkey collection services under task orders, leveraging specialized equipment and trained HAZMAT teams to meet stringent federal compliance requirements. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense are the primary procuring agencies, driven by installations requiring ongoing environmental remediation, port facility decontamination, and emergency response preparedness. Demand is sustained by federal mandates for pollution prevention, base closure activities, and the safe disposal of aging chemical stockpiles. The competitive landscape is characterized by high regulatory barriers and niche operational expertise, limiting participation to firms with proven HAZMAT certifications and federal contracting experience. Opportunities are concentrated in regions with high concentrations of military installations and border infrastructure, where recurring collection cycles and emergency response needs create steady procurement pipelines. Contractors with ISO 14001 certification, DOT-compliant fleets, and experience in DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) projects hold a distinct advantage.