562920 Materials Recovery Facilities This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories. The data published with NAICS code 562920 are comprised of this part of the following SIC industry: 4953 (pt) Materials Recovery Facilities