Analysis
NAICS 5629 is the 2022 industry group for remediation and other waste management services, part of 562 (Waste Management and Remediation Services). Census lists 43 example activities under it in the official index.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 15% and employment rose 17%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
County Business Patterns counts 12,847 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 168,215 people at an average annual payroll of $71,243 per employee (55th percentile of national industries). 50% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Across its national industries Census lists 43 index entries; typical ones are asbestos abatement services, materials recovery facilities (MRF), cesspool cleaning services and beach maintenance and cleaning services.
It splits into 3 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 56291 (Remediation Services) with 5,826.
Its more detailed codes are 56291 Remediation Services (5,826 establishments), 56292 Materials Recovery Facilities (1,399 establishments) and 56299 All Other Waste Management Services (5,622 establishments).
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in remediation and other waste management services (except waste collection, waste treatment and disposal, and waste management consulting services).
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (43)
- Asbestos abatement services
- Materials recovery facilities (MRF)
- Cesspool cleaning services
- Beach maintenance and cleaning services