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 using power processing equipment. Power processing equipment includes operating cranes, hydraulic or motor shears, baling equipment, and cable strippers.

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