ISIC Code 3811 - Collection of non-hazardous waste

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Key facts for ISIC 3811

Code
3811
Level
Class, ISIC Rev. 5
Official title
Collection of non-hazardous waste
Basis
Primary activity of the establishment

Last updated August 19, 2026

Inclusions

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, ISIC Rev. 5 explanatory notes, August 19, 2026.

  • Collection of non-hazardous solid waste (i.e. garbage) within a local area such as collection of wated from households and businesses, by means of bins, containers etc., which may contain mixed recoverable materials - collection of recyclable materials (separated or not) - collection of non-hazardous waste of animal or vegetal origin - collection of used cooking oils and fats - collection of refuse in public places - collection of yard waste
  • Collection of construction and demolition waste - collection and removal of debris - collection of waste output of industrial plants - operation of waste transfer facilities for non-hazardous waste

Exclusions

Activities the United Nations places in another code.

  • Collection of sewage, see ISIC 37
  • Collection of hazardous waste, see ISIC 3812
  • Operation of landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste and permanent storage of non-hazardous waste, see ISIC 3821
  • Operation of facilities for sorting recoverable waste, see ISIC 3830
  • Operation of recovery facilities, see ISIC 3830

Where ISIC 3811 sits in the hierarchy

Section E Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities Division 38 Waste collection, treatment and disposal, and recovery activities Group Direct parent 381 Waste collection activities
Class Current 3811 Collection of non-hazardous waste
Other class in this group (1)

NAICS equivalents for ISIC 3811

These NAICS 2022 codes correspond to ISIC 3811 (Collection of non-hazardous waste).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5 correspondence table; U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS to ISIC Rev. 4 concordance; U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 to 2022 NAICS concordance.

NACE Rev. 2.1 equivalents for ISIC 3811

These NACE Rev. 2.1 (via ISIC) codes correspond to ISIC 3811 (Collection of non-hazardous waste).

Source: Eurostat, NACE Rev. 2.1 to ISIC Rev. 5 correspondence.

Using ISIC 3811

Use ISIC 3811 for collection of non-hazardous waste, when that is the establishment's primary activity.

What does ISIC 3811 include?

ISIC 3811 covers collection of non-hazardous solid waste within a local area such as collection of wated from households and businesses, among other activities listed under Inclusions above.

What does ISIC 3811 exclude?

ISIC 3811 does not cover collection of sewage, which is ISIC 37, and collection of hazardous waste, which is ISIC 3812, among other activities listed under Exclusions above.

How is ISIC 3811 different from ISIC 3812?

ISIC 3811 covers collection of non-hazardous waste, and collection of hazardous waste belongs in ISIC 3812 (Collection of hazardous waste).

What NAICS codes correspond to ISIC 3811?

ISIC 3811 corresponds to NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), and NAICS 562119 (Other Waste Collection).

Sources for ISIC 3811

  • Official classification source United Nations Statistics Division. International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Rev. 5. Explanatory notes, August 19, 2026. United Nations ISIC page

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