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, but which do not operate power processing and preparation equipment.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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