NAICS 562213: Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
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. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 562213 – Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of thermal treatment systems that reduce municipal, industrial, and hazardous solid waste through controlled combustion. This sector supports environmental compliance and waste volume reduction goals by converting waste into ash and flue gas, often integrated with air pollution control systems such as scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, and baghouses.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 562213.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 562213 – Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of thermal treatment systems that reduce municipal, industrial, and hazardous solid waste through controlled combustion. This sector supports environmental compliance and waste volume r...
NAICS 562213 – Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of thermal treatment systems that reduce municipal, industrial, and hazardous solid waste through controlled combustion. This sector supports environmental compliance and waste volume reduction goals by converting waste into ash and flue gas, often integrated with air pollution control systems such as scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, and baghouses. In government contracting, these services are critical for military installations, federal facilities, and defense-related logistics hubs seeking sustainable waste management solutions that meet EPA and DoD environmental standards. The work often involves engineering services, turnkey system deployment, and long-term operations and maintenance contracts under environmental remediation and installation sustainability programs. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code. However, the sector typically includes large environmental engineering firms, specialized waste technology vendors, and small businesses with expertise in thermal treatment systems and emissions compliance. Competition is often shaped by technical certifications, experience with hazardous waste streams, and proven track records in federal facility operations. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer in this sector, driven by installation-wide sustainability initiatives, regulatory mandates under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the need to manage waste at remote or overseas bases where landfill access is limited. Demand is tied to base modernization programs and environmental compliance timelines. The competitive landscape is characterized by high technical barriers to entry due to stringent emissions regulations and complex permitting requirements. Opportunities exist for contractors with niche capabilities in advanced combustion technologies, modular incineration units, and integrated waste-to-energy systems. Procurement trends indicate a growing preference for performance-based contracts that emphasize lifecycle cost efficiency and regulatory adherence over capital-only procurements.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 562213 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 562213, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| FLIGHTFAB, INC. | $2.2M | 4 |
| REMONDIS GMBH | $394K | 1 |
| REWORLD SOLUTIONS, LLC | $230K | 6 |
| ADVANT-EDGE SOLUTIONS OF MIDDLE ATLANTIC INC | $222K | 1 |
| SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION | $156K | 1 |
| PUCK VERTRIEBS GMBH | $51K | 1 |
| CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $49K | 3 |
| REWORLD HOLDING CORPORATION | $47K | 5 |
| PILAR PRODUCTS LLC | $13K | 1 |
| SUNCORE DISTRIBUTION LLC | $12K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 562213.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 562213, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 1,754 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
63%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
0%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
1,754
76% of 2,303 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562213This Code Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 63% | 1,75476% of 2,303 | |
56221NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 20% | 100,92754% of 185,517 | |
5622Industry Group Waste Treatment and Disposal | Moderate Competition | 3 | 20% | 100,92754% of 185,517 | |
562Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 37% | 273,67169% of 395,195 | |
56Sector Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 45% | 1,121,39177% of 1,461,546 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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Industries similar to Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.
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