NAICS 5 Digit Industry 56291

Industry 56291

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NAICS 5  Digit Industry 56291 – Remediation Services

Definition of NAICS 5 Digit Industry 56291: See industry description for NAICS 562910 below.

Industry Description of NAICS Code 562910: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following:

  1. Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water;
  2. Integrated mine reclamation activities, including demolition, soil remediation, waste water treatment, hazardous material removal, contouring land, and revegetation; and
  3. Asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic material abatement.

Cross-References for Industry 56291

What codes are similar to this industry that might be more applicable? The cross-reference guide below displays the codes that are similar to industry 56291. Please review to find the most applicable classification.

  • Developing remedial action plans–are classified in Industry NAICS 541620, Environmental Consulting Services;
  • Excavating soil–are classified in Industry NAICS 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
  • Individual activities as part of a reclamation or remediation project–are classified according to the primary activity;
  • Building modifications to alleviate radon gas–are classified in Industry NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; and
  • Collecting, treating, and disposing waste water through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities–are classified in Industry NAICS 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities.

Other Index Entries for NAICS 5-Digit Industry 56291

The North American Industry Classification System contains multiple index entries that are each descriptive of the same code. The bulleted list below shows all applicable index entries (Current and former) that are associated with industry 56291. These index entries further elaborate on the scope of applicable industries that have already been defined at the top of this page.

  • Asbestos abatement services
  • Asbestos removal contractors
  • Environmental remediation services
  • Lead paint abatement services
  • Lead paint removal contractors
  • Mine reclamation services, integrated (e.g., demolition, hazardous material removal, soil remediation)
  • Oil spill cleanup services
  • Remediation and clean up of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water
  • Remediation services, environmental
  • Site remediation services
  • Soil remediation services
  • Toxic material abatement services
  • Toxic material removal contractors

Industry Breakdown for North American Industry Classification System

NAICS codes are broken down by digit. The broadest description starts with the 2 digit sector codes. The 3 digit subsector codes are more specific, then the 4 digit industry group, 5 digit industry (Where you are now), and the most specific is the 6 digit NAICS code. If the code on this page does not describe the industry of the business in question, then select the largest applicable code below. From there, follow through the progression of smaller digits to the larger digits in order to obtain the most specific 6 digit classification.

  • Sector 56: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
    • Subsector 562: Waste Management and Remediation Services
      • Industry Group 5629: Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
        • Industry 56291: Remediation Services (Current Page)
          • 6 Digit Code(s) NAICS 562910: Remediation Services

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