This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories.

Including:

• Materials recovery facilities (MRF)
• MRF (materials recovery facilities)
• Recyclable materials recovery facilities
• Removal of recyclable materials from a waste stream
• Waste recovery facilities