562998 — All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing waste management services (except waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, remediation, operation of materials recovery facilities, septic tank pumping and related services, and waste management consulting services).
Illustrative Examples
- Beach cleaning and maintenance services
- Sewer or storm basin cleanout services
- Catch basin cleaning services
- Tank cleaning and disposal services, commercial or industrial
- Sewer cleaning and rodding services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Collecting and/or hauling waste within a local area--are classified in Industry 56211, Waste Collection;
- Long-distance trucking of waste--are classified in Industry 484230, Specialized Freight (except Used
- Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance;
- Operating treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) for waste--
- are classified in Industry 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal;
- Collecting, treating, and disposing waste through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are
- classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities;
- Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water--are classified in
- Industry 562910, Remediation Services;
- Operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e.,
- garbage) or for sorting commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, and metal cans, into
- distinct categories--are classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities;
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 562998 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $16,500,000 |
| 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 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4959→NAICS1997:562998→2002:562998→2007:562998→2012:562998→2017:562998→2022:562998)
- SIC 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7699→NAICS1997:562998→2002:562998→2007:562998→2012:562998→2017:562998→2022:562998)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 562998:
- 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 562998 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 562998 is 'All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management 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 $16,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 562998?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 562998 is $16,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 562998?
NAICS code 562998 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC, 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC.