Definition
Recyclable Metal Wholesaler-Distributors (NAICS 41811)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Recyclable Metal Wholesaler-Distributors (NAICS 41811) industry. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in buying, breaking up, sorting and selling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including automobiles for scrap.

Example Activities:

• Automotive wrecking for scrap, wholesale
• Dismantling machinery for scrap
• Dismantling ships
• Iron and steel scrap, wholesale
• Marine wrecking, ships for scrap
• Metal waste and scrap, wholesale
• Non-ferrous metals scrap, wholesale
• Wreckers, auto, wholesale

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.