562910 — Remediation Services
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Environmental engineering services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
- Developing remedial action plans--are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services;
- Providing janitorial services, including for transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships)--are
- classified in Industry 561720, Janitorial Services;
- Pumping (i.e., cleaning) cesspools, portable toilets, and septic tanks or renting portable toilets--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services;
- Fire and flood restoration of buildings--are classified in Subsector 236, Construction of Buildings;
- Excavating soil--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
- Individual activities as part of a reclamation, remediation, or restoration project--are classified according to
- the primary activity;
- Building modifications to alleviate radon gas--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade
- Contractors; and
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC (via SIC1987:1799→NAICS1997:56291→2002:562910→2007:562910→2012:562910→2017:562910→2022:562910)
- SIC 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4959→NAICS1997:56291→2002:562910→2007:562910→2012:562910→2017:562910→2022:562910)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC S222 — Waste Treatment and Storage
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 562910 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 562910 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Remediation Services' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 562910? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 562910? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC, 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562910:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 562910 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Remediation Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.