Waste treatment and disposal
NAICS Code: 562200
BLS projects Waste treatment and disposal to grow +3.9% through 2034 - 1.5 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 63% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Waste treatment and disposal sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Waste treatment and disposal sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
3.9% Top 37% higher than 63% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +3.9% projected BLS growth for Waste treatment and disposal .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 562200 · 108,400 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 treatment and disposal.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Waste treatment and disposal (NAICS 562200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing | 110,300 | +1.4% |
| Other transit and ground passenger transportation | 110,200 | +9.7% |
| Petroleum and coal products manufacturing | 109,400 | -3.0% |
| Waste treatment and disposal | 108,400 | +3.9% |
| Labor unions and similar labor organizations | 107,200 | -3.3% |
| Support activities for agriculture and forestry | 106,200 | +1.0% |
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 treatment and disposal?
As of 2024, the Waste treatment and disposal industry employs approximately 108,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Waste treatment and disposal growing or declining?
The Waste treatment and disposal industry is projected to grow by 3.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +4,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Waste treatment and disposal?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Waste treatment and disposal. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Waste treatment and disposal industry?
AI impact on the Waste treatment and disposal 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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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