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Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS)

Definition
Recyclable Paper and Paperboard Wholesaler-Distributors(NAICS 41812)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Recyclable Paper and Paperboard Wholesaler-Distributors(NAICS 41812) 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 used newspaper, paperboard and other papers.

Example Activities:

  • Baling and grading waste paper
  • Grading and baling waste paper, wholesale
  • Recyclable paper, wholesale
  • Recyclable paperboard, wholesale

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.