PSC S205

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal standard for classifying goods and services in government procurement. PSC entries are recorded in acquisition reporting systems such as FPDS and SAM to support spend tracking, market analysis, and consistent reporting. PSC S205 (linked below) identifies trash/garbage collection services, including portable sanitation rentals and servicing; agencies commonly crosswalk S205 to specific NAICS for solicitations and reporting. The PSC Manual and formal FAC guidance provide the authoritative descriptor and crosswalks used by acquisition professionals for classification and reporting on federal awards and solicitations. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Refuse collection and routine removal of trash and garbage.
• Portable sanitation services, including rental and servicing of portable toilets.
• Scheduled waste pick-up for federal facilities and installations.
• Transfer and transport of nonhazardous municipal-type solid waste.
• On-site collection services for events, construction, or base operations.
  Descriptions follow the PSC Manual and FAC crosswalk guidance. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | -: | -
• NAICS | 562111 | Solid Waste Collection
• NAICS | 562119 | Other Waste Collection
• NAICS | 562219 | Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Note: official PSC–NAICS crosswalks list the NAICS codes above as aligned with PSC S205. ²

Common procurement contexts

• Base operations and installation support task orders where routine refuse collection is a recurring line item; agencies typically assign PSC S205 for spend reporting. ²
• Facility maintenance, grounds, and cemetery contracts where portable sanitation and trash removal are procured separately or bundled into broader maintenance task orders. ²
• Event support and construction-site services that require temporary sanitation units and frequent waste collection; this use is common practice but not specified by the PSC Manual or FAC crosswalks. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where is PSC S205 recorded for contract reporting?
  A: PSC S205 is recorded in reporting systems such as FPDS and is referenced in SAM entries to classify trash/garbage collection requirements and awards; use the PSC Manual for descriptor text and reporting conventions. ¹

• Q: Which NAICS codes typically map to PSC S205?
  A: The common NAICS crosswalks associated with PSC S205 are 562111, 562119, and 562219; agencies select the NAICS when a solicitation requires a NAICS designation. ²

• Q: Does S205 include hazardous waste collection?
  A: PSC S205 covers nonhazardous trash/garbage and portable sanitation services; hazardous waste collection and disposal are classified under different NAICS/PSC categories and require environmental-compliance handling. ²

• Q: What tool supports selecting the correct PSC for a requirement?
  A: Use the PSC selection resources: the online PSC Tool helps with searching and choosing PSCs, and the PSC Manual provides authoritative definitions and guidance for classification decisions. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC S205 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/S205
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• FAC 2001-15 — PSC–NAICS crosswalk guidance (Acquisition.gov). ²
• PSC Tool — Product Service Code Selection (psctool.us). ³

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. https://www.acquisition.gov/reg-change-notice/fac2001-15
3. https://psctool.us/