NAICS 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

The Sector as a Whole

The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector comprises establishments performing routine support activities for the day-to-day operations of other organizations. These essential activities are often undertaken in-house by establishments in many sectors of the economy. The establishments in this sector specialize in one or more of these support activities and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: office administration, hiring and placing of personnel, document preparation and similar clerical services, solicitation, collection, security and surveillance services, cleaning, and waste disposal services.

The administrative and management activities performed by establishments in this sector are typically on a contract or fee basis. These activities may also be performed by establishments that are part of the company or enterprise. However, establishments involved in administering, overseeing, and managing other establishments of the company or enterprise are classified in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises. Establishments in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises, normally undertake the strategic and organizational planning and decision-making role of the company or enterprise. Government establishments engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental programs are classified in Sector 92, Public Administration.

• Sector includes establishments providing routine support services to other organizations.
• Services cover administrative functions, security, cleaning, staffing, and waste disposal.
• Businesses typically operate on a contract or fee-for-service basis.
• Excludes management of companies, which is classified under Sector 55.
• Government agencies contract these services to augment internal capabilities.
• Includes specialized environmental remediation and surveillance services.

• Office administration and clerical support services.
• Hiring, placement, and temporary staffing of personnel.
• Security and surveillance services for facilities and assets.
• Cleaning and janitorial services for government buildings.
• Waste collection, disposal, and environmental remediation.
• Document preparation and solicitation support.
• Contract management and administrative oversight.
• Customer and client support service functions.

• Administrative support service firms.
• Security and surveillance companies.
• Waste management and environmental remediation contractors.
• Staffing and employment agencies.
• Cleaning and janitorial service providers.
• Facilities management service companies.