This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of recyclable scrap and waste nonferrous metals, textiles, glass, plastics, rubber, and oil.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Dismantling of cars for the purpose of wholesaling secondhand parts--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4231401, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers; and
• Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials--are classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities.