What's the NAICS and SIC code for a junk removal business?
For a junk removal business, use NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) in the US and SIC 38110 (Collection of non-hazardous waste) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
562111 Solid Waste Collection
Solid Waste Collection, which Census indexes for rubbish collection.
SBA small business limit: $47 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
38110 Collection of non-hazardous waste
Collection of non-hazardous waste, indexed for rubbish collection.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 562119 | Other Waste Collection | you mainly haul construction debris or rubble |
| NAICS 484210 | Used Household and Office Goods Moving | you mainly move household goods rather than dispose of them |
| SIC 49420 | Removal services | you mainly do removals (moving) |
Good to know
Hazardous waste has separate codes in both systems.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.