Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) pumping (i.e., cleaning) septic tanks and cesspools and/or (2) renting and/or servicing portable toilets.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services are:
- Pumping (i.e., cleaning) cesspools and septic tanks
- Septic tank pumping (i.e., cleaning) services
- Toilet renting and/or servicing, portable
- Septic tank cleaning services
- Portable toilet renting and/or servicing
- Pumping (i.e., cleaning) portable toilets
- Cesspool cleaning services
- Tank cleaning services, septic
- Portable toilet pumping (i.e., cleaning) services
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Portable Toilet Rental & Septic Tank Cleaning in the US (56299)
Revenue 2025
$11.2bn
Growth 2025
2.62%
Key Trends
Volatility in construction activity is expected to offset the still high demand from the entertainment sector
Volatile economic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic affected rate of industry growth
Rebounding construction activity will add to steady industry growth
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing septic tanks--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Cleaning and rodding sewers and catch basins--are classified in U.S. Industry 562998, All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services.
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NAICS Hierarchy 562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services
NAICS Code 562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services sits in the 2-digit Septic Tank and Related 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
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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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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