NAICS 562920: Materials Recovery Facilities
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 562920 – Materials Recovery Facilities encompasses the operation of specialized facilities designed to sort, process, and recover recyclable materials from mixed waste streams, including metals, plastics, paper, glass, and electronics. These facilities employ advanced mechanical, optical, and manual sorting technologies to separate and prepare materials for reuse in manufacturing supply chains.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 562920.
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NAICS 562920 – Materials Recovery Facilities encompasses the operation of specialized facilities designed to sort, process, and recover recyclable materials from mixed waste streams, including metals, plastics, paper, glass, and electronics. These facilities employ advanced mechanical, optical, and ...
NAICS 562920 – Materials Recovery Facilities encompasses the operation of specialized facilities designed to sort, process, and recover recyclable materials from mixed waste streams, including metals, plastics, paper, glass, and electronics. These facilities employ advanced mechanical, optical, and manual sorting technologies to separate and prepare materials for reuse in manufacturing supply chains. In the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports federal sustainability mandates, waste diversion goals, and circular economy initiatives, particularly within military installations, federal building complexes, and environmental remediation programs. Services under this code often include hazardous material handling, contamination control, and compliance with EPA and DoD waste management standards, making it a critical component of federal environmental stewardship and resource efficiency efforts. The leading contractor in this sector is BPM SERVICES INC, a specialized firm with demonstrated expertise in large-scale materials handling and waste stream optimization for federal clients. The competitive landscape is dominated by mid-sized environmental services firms with niche capabilities in automated sorting systems and regulatory compliance, though small businesses with SBIR or HUBZone certifications are increasingly active in niche regional contracts. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, driving demand through installation-wide recycling programs, base sustainability initiatives, and installation closure remediation projects. These contracts often align with DoD’s broader net-zero and environmental compliance objectives, particularly at overseas and high-traffic military installations. The market is characterized by steady, mission-driven procurement rather than cyclical spikes, with opportunities concentrated in regions hosting major military bases or federal logistics hubs. Contractors with certified recycling processes, ISO 14001 compliance, and experience in defense-specific waste protocols are best positioned to compete. Growing emphasis on closed-loop material recovery and electronic waste handling is expanding the scope of eligible services within this NAICS.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 562920, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC | $1.4M | 1 |
| WAKO SERVICE CO.,LTD. | $262K | 2 |
| SIX-NATIONS INC | $186K | 1 |
| SOLDIER SYSTEMS D-MIL, LLC | $107K | 1 |
| QUALITY PACIFIC MANUFACTURING INC. | $55K | 1 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $41K | 8 |
| CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC | $37K | 1 |
| COMERCIAL LAS MINAS, S.A. | $36K | 1 |
| RUFFIN CONSULTING, PC | $25K | 2 |
| VANICH ENGINEERING AND SWITCHBOARD CO., LTD. | $22K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 562920.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 562920, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 3,010 reported awards
Median Bidders
3
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
31%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
1%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
91% of 3,311 total awards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562920This Code Materials Recovery Facilities | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 3,01091% of 3,311 | |
56292NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 3,01091% of 3,311 | |
5629Industry Group Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 46% | 116,55283% of 140,259 | |
562Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 37% | 273,43969% of 394,905 | |
56Sector Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 45% | 1,120,35477% of 1,459,586 |
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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