North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423930 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of automotive scrap, industrial scrap, and other recyclable materials. Included in this industry are auto wreckers primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of wholesaling scrap.
- Official title
- Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
- Code level
- 6
- Parent industry
- Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers 42393
- Open opportunities
- 5 open · 7 active
SBA small-business size standard
500 employees
Employee-count basis · Special exception text applies
Check this standard and its exceptionsExcluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling used parts--are classified in Industry 423140, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers; and
Operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories--are classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities.
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.