Industry 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.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 562910 - Remediation Services are:
- Asbestos abatement services
- Toxic material removal contractors
- Toxic material abatement services
- Asbestos removal contractors
- Oil spill cleanup services
- Environmental remediation services
- Biohazard cleanup services
- Mold remediation services
- Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water
- Lead paint removal contractors
- Crime scene cleanup services
- Soil remediation services
- Remediation services, environmental
- Lead paint abatement services
- Hazardous material storage tank removal and disposal services
- Site remediation services
- Mine reclamation services, integrated (e.g., demolition, hazardous material removal, soil remediation, revegetation)
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Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in the US (56291)
Revenue 2025
$26.3bn
Growth 2025
1.48%
Key Trends
Industry revenue increased in line with construction and nuclear reactor decommissioning activity
Hurricane activity has driven significant industry demand
Economic growth and growth in consumer spending is anticipated to drive demand
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 562910 - Remediation Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Collecting, treating, and disposing waste water through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities.
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Excavating soil--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
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Building modifications to alleviate radon gas--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; and
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Environmental engineering services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Developing remedial action plans--are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 562910 - Remediation Services
NAICS Code 562910 - Remediation Services sits in the 2-digit Remediation Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 56
Sector Title: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
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5611 Office Administrative Services
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56111 Office Administrative Services
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5612 Facilities Support Services
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56121 Facilities Support Services
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5613 Employment Services
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56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
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56132 Temporary Help Services
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56133 Professional Employer Organizations
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5614 Business Support Services
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56141 Document Preparation Services
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56142 Telephone Call Centers
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56143 Business Service Centers
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56144 Collection Agencies
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56145 Credit Bureaus
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56149 Other Business Support Services
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5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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56151 Travel Agencies
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56152 Tour Operators
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56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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5616 Investigation and Security Services
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56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
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56162 Security Systems Services
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5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
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56172 Janitorial Services
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56173 Landscaping Services
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56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
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56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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5619 Other Support Services
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56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
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56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
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56199 All Other Support Services
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5621 Waste Collection
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56211 Waste Collection
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5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
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5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
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56291 Remediation Services
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56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
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56299 All Other Waste Management Services
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