Waste collection
NAICS Code: 562100
BLS projects Waste collection to grow +6.0% through 2034 - 3.6 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 80% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Waste collection sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Waste collection sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
6% Top 20% higher than 80% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Expansion read
Signature: +6.0% projected BLS growth for Waste collection .
Growth is projected above the typical industry, while the public-company sample in this sector is mid-sized - treat the listed firms as illustrative peers rather than a complete employer census.
NAICS 562100 · 217,200 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Waste collection.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Waste collection (NAICS 562100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers | 222,100 | +4.4% |
| Waste collection | 217,200 | +6.0% |
| Automotive equipment rental and leasing | 215,100 | +3.4% |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 210,300 | +0.7% |
| Educational support services; private | 207,700 | +9.4% |
| Grantmaking and giving services | 203,700 | +5.6% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Waste collection?
As of 2024, the Waste collection industry employs approximately 217,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Waste collection growing or declining?
The Waste collection industry is projected to grow by 6.0% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +13,000 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Waste collection?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Waste collection. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Waste collection industry?
AI impact on the Waste collection industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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What to do with this
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Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts