Key facts
Key facts for PSIC 38210
Code 38210
Official title Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Ws
PSIC 2019 PSA + BSP sources Sub-class 38210 — Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste
PSIC 38210 — Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 3821 Treatment and...
About this code
What PSIC 38210 covers
Sub-class 38210 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under E Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities > 38 Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery > 382 Waste treatment and disposal > 3821 Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.
Who is this code for
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Recycling facility operator
Recycling facility operator is a practical role match for Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities work. It fits cases where the activity reads like sorting, recovery and recycled material handling, rather than a downstream processor, retailer or unrelated service line.
Water treatment operator
Water treatment operator is a practical role match for Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities work. It fits cases where the activity reads like water supply processing and treatment plant operation, rather than a downstream processor, retailer or unrelated service line.
Environmental remediation technician
Environmental remediation technician is a practical role match for Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities work. It fits cases where the activity reads like cleanup, treatment and environmental recovery work, rather than a downstream processor, retailer or unrelated service line.
Also relevant for
Also relevant for
Sewerage systems operator
Sewerage systems operator is a practical role match for Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities work. It fits cases where the activity reads like wastewater collection and sewer network operations, rather than a downstream processor, retailer or unrelated service line.
Waste collection supervisor
Waste collection supervisor is a practical role match for Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities work. It fits cases where the activity reads like refuse collection scheduling and service oversight, rather than a downstream processor, retailer or unrelated service line.
Source: PSIC 2019 official descriptions + section analysis, 2026-05-12
Administrative context
Where PSIC 38210 appears in practice
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work.
- BIR-oriented business activity research and registration prep
- PSA and BSP classification lookups
- Bank onboarding, profiling and KYC-related admin workflows
- Sector mapping, reporting and internal reference work
Location
Where to register this business
Use PSGC to move from an industry code into the location axis when you need region, province or locality pages for registration research.
PSGC hubs
PSGC hubs
PSGC browse source: PSGC browse source. The location classifier is separate from PSIC, but it is the right place to narrow regions and localities for registration workflows.
Trust
Compliance risk score
10/ 10
International crosswalkNo international crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Previous edition migrationNo prior-edition migration table is loaded in the current source stack.
Size or threshold documentedNo official size or threshold table is loaded in the current source stack.
Trade or export matchNo trade or customs crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Legacy crosswalkNo legacy national-system mapping is loaded in the current source stack.
Selection note
How to decide if PSIC 38210 is the right fit
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings.
In this section
Other codes in Section E
38210
Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste
FAQ
What does PSIC 38210 mean?
PSIC 38210 — Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 3821 Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste.
Where is PSIC 38210 used in practice?
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work.
How do I choose between PSIC 38210 and similar PSIC codes?
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings.
Is this site an official PSA, BSP or BIR publication?
No. This is an independent reference resource built from official Philippines source materials. For legal, tax, registration or compliance decisions, verify the final interpretation against current official PSA, BSP and BIR guidance.
Is this sub-class page enough for a filing decision?
Sub-class 38210 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under E Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities > 38 Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery > 382 Waste treatment and disposal > 3821 Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.