Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal — NAICS 562211
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 562211
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. This industry falls under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management sector (NAICS codes beginning with 56).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 562211 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the hazardous waste treatment and disposal space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 562211 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 562211, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for hazardous waste treatment and disposal work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 562211. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 562211 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the hazardous waste treatment and disposal market has seen 35,285 contract awards totaling $6.6B in value. The median contract size is $4K, with approximately 980 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
35,285
Total Value
$6.6B
Median Contract
$4K
Competitors
453
Contract value distribution
17,393 small business awards ($357.5M total value,$5K median)
453 companies compete for NAICS 562211 contracts
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Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 562211.
Recent NAICS 562211 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring hazardous waste removal services in Eastern Europe and Israel. The key requirements include the safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials, adherence to local regulations, and the ability to mobilize resources quickly to various locations.
The Department of Agriculture is contracting for hazardous waste disposal services for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Stuttgart, AR. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns and follows the guidelines of FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The applicable NAICS code is 562211 with a small business size standard of $47.0M.
The U.S. Army is procuring the removal of oil/water mixtures and contaminated sand/soil/sludge from oil water separators at Osan AB. The key requirements include handling hazardous materials and ensuring environmental compliance.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring oil water separator maintenance services. Key requirements include regular maintenance and servicing of equipment to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations.
The Department of Defense is establishing a Basic Ordering Agreement for the identification, removal, remediation, processing, and disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste projects. This competitive procurement is set aside for 8(a) participants and aims to award the agreement by October 1, 2026, with a total duration not exceeding five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically, and all questions regarding the RFP are due by June 1, 2026.
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The Department of Defense is contracting for gun range cleaning services, specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and involves environmental systems protection and remediation requirements.
The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring hazardous waste removal services in Eastern Europe and Israel. The key requirements include compliance with environmental regulations and safe disposal methods for hazardous materials.
The Defense Health Agency is procuring medical and pharmaceutical waste removal and disposal services to ensure safe, compliant handling and disposal of hazardous healthcare waste across its facilities. The work requires adherence to federal and state environmental regulations, proper documentation, and timely collection schedules.
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