This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of all forms of scrap iron and scrap steel.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Dismantling of cars for the purpose of the merchant wholesale distribution of secondhand parts--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4231401, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers;

Only processing iron and steel scrap on a contract or fee basis--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5619909, All Other Miscellaneous Support Services;

Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials--are classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities; and

Merchant wholesale distribution of all forms of scrap iron and scrap steel using power processing equipment--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 42393011, Iron and Steel Scrap Merchant Wholesalers - Processors (using power processing equipment).