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.
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
| NAICS Code | 562910 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Remediation Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $25,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 562000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 562 → 5629 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5629
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 562910 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 562910 is 'Remediation Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $25,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 562910?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 562910 is $25,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 562910?
NAICS code 562910 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC, 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC.