Variant of NAICS 2017 Version 3.0 - Industrial production (based on the 2008 International Recommendations for Industrial Statistics)

1 - Industrial production

562 - Waste management and remediation services

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing waste management services, such as waste collection, treatment and disposal services; environmental remediation services; and septic tank pumping services. Material recovery facilities are also included.

• Exclusion(s)

  • establishments that use recyclable materials as inputs to a manufacturing process (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
  • wholesalers of recyclable materials, including those engaged in the grinding of plastic or recovery of rubber from tires without further processing (See 4181 Recyclable material merchant wholesalers)

5629 - Remediation and other waste management services^US

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in waste management activities, such as the remediation and clean-up of contaminated sites, the operation of material recovery facilities, and the cleaning of septic tanks.

56292 - Material recovery facilities

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities in which recyclable materials are removed from waste, or mixed recyclable materials are sorted into distinct categories and prepared for shipment.

562920 - Material recovery facilities^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities in which recyclable materials are removed from waste, or mixed recyclable materials are sorted into distinct categories and prepared for shipment.

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• Exclusion(s)

  • treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes, such as paints and used solvents (See 562210 Waste treatment and disposal)