NAICS 562 - Waste Management and Remediation Services

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NAICS 56 waste collection waste treatment waste disposal hazardous waste cleanup environmental remediation materials recovery facility septic pumping contaminated site cleanup recycling services environmental compliance brownfield remediation solid waste management hazardous materials removal government contracting

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What is NAICS 562

NAICS code 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services, encompasses establishments engaged in the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials. This subsector includes businesses that perform local waste hauling, operate materials recovery facilities for recycling, and provide remediation services such as cleanup of contaminated sites including buildings, soil, and groundwater. Additionally, it covers septic pumping and other miscellaneous waste management services. Companies operating within this sector are essential for maintaining environmental health and compliance with regulatory standards. Government agencies contract these services to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste handling and remediation, which is critical for public health, environmental protection, and sustainable resource management. The subsector is divided into three core industry groups: waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, and remediation and other waste management services.

Industry Classification for NAICS 562

Industries in the Waste Management and Remediation Services subsector group establishments engaged in the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials. This includes establishments engaged in local hauling of waste materials; operating materials recovery facilities (i.e., those that sort recyclable materials from the trash stream); providing remediation services (i.e., those that provide for the cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water); and providing septic pumping and other miscellaneous waste management services. There are three industry groups within the subsector that separate these activities into waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, and remediation and other waste management.

Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities that are classified in Industry 22132, Sewage Treatment Facilities, and establishments primarily engaged in long-distance hauling of waste materials that are classified in Industry 48423, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. Also, there are some activities that appear to be related to waste management, but that are not included in this subsector. For example, establishments primarily engaged in providing waste management consulting services are classified in Industry 54162, Environmental Consulting Services.

Breakdown for NAICS 562

  • Includes local hauling, treatment, disposal, and remediation of waste materials.
  • Divided into waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, and remediation services.
  • Excludes sewer system waste treatment classified under NAICS 22132.
  • Excludes long-distance waste hauling classified under NAICS 48423.
  • Typical government contracting focus on environmental cleanup and regulatory compliance.

Included Activities for NAICS 562

  • Collecting municipal and industrial waste locally.
  • Operating materials recovery facilities for recycling.
  • Treating and disposing of solid and hazardous waste.
  • Providing environmental remediation and site cleanup services.
  • Performing septic pumping and maintenance services.
  • Removing hazardous materials from contaminated sites.
  • Managing waste disposal in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Supporting emergency response for environmental hazards.

Business Types for NAICS 562

  • Waste collection companies
  • Hazardous waste treatment and disposal firms
  • Environmental remediation contractors
  • Materials recovery facility operators
  • Septic service providers
  • Environmental consulting subcontractors

Government Buyers for NAICS 562

Federal, state, and local government agencies frequently procure waste management and remediation services to support environmental compliance, public health, and infrastructure projects. Agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), and local public works departments commonly require these services for hazardous waste cleanup, solid waste disposal, recycling programs, and remediation of contaminated sites. These agencies rely on contractors to manage waste streams safely, meet regulatory requirements, and remediate sites impacted by pollution or industrial activities, often in response to environmental emergencies or ongoing maintenance operations.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 562

Contracts for NAICS 562 services typically include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Procurement methods range from competitive sealed bidding to negotiated procurements, often utilizing small business set-asides or 8(a) programs to promote participation by small and disadvantaged businesses. Contract values vary widely depending on project scope—from smaller local waste hauling contracts to multimillion-dollar remediation efforts at contaminated federal sites. Task orders under IDIQ contracts are common for recurring waste collection and treatment services, while large-scale remediation projects may involve complex performance-based contracts with stringent environmental and safety requirements.

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