Waste collection services

CPC v2.1 Code: 942

About waste collection services

cpc code 942 covers the waste collection services industry, which plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. This industry is responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal of various types of waste, including municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and hazardous waste. The waste collection services industry is an integral part of the broader waste management sector, which is essential for the proper functioning of modern societies and the protection of public health and the environment.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the waste collection services industry involve the use of specialized vehicles, such as garbage trucks and compactors, to collect and transport waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The collected waste is then transported to waste treatment facilities, where it undergoes various processing methods, such as sorting, recycling, incineration, or landfilling, depending on the type of waste and local regulations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the waste collection services industry include waste collection vehicles, fuel, labor, and waste disposal facilities. Waste collection vehicles, such as garbage trucks and compactors, are essential for the efficient collection and transportation of waste. Fuel is needed to power these vehicles, while labor is required for the operation and maintenance of the collection and disposal processes. Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of waste treatment facilities, such as recycling centers, incinerators, and landfills, to properly dispose of the collected waste.

Production outputs

The main output of the waste collection services industry is the collection and transportation of various types of waste, including 200 Municipal solid waste, 210 Industrial waste, and 220 Hazardous waste. The collected waste is then processed and disposed of through various methods, such as recycling, incineration, or landfilling, depending on the type of waste and local regulations. The waste collection services industry provides an essential service that supports the broader waste management sector, which is crucial for maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.

Family tree for waste collection services

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94'>94: Sewage and waste collection, treatment and disposal and other environmental protection services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/942'>942: Waste collection services</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/941'>941: Sewerage, sewage treatment and septic tank cleaning services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/943'>943: Waste treatment and disposal services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/944'>944: Remediation services</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/945'>945: Sanitation and similar services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/949'>949: Other environmental protection services n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9421'>9421: Collection services of hazardous waste</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9422'>9422: Collection services of non-hazardous recyclable materials</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9423'>9423: General waste collection services</a>"]


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