NAICS Canada 562—Waste management and remediation services

Where 562 sits

1. 56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
2. 562 Waste management and remediation services

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 5621 Waste collection
• 5622 Waste treatment and disposal
• 5629 Remediation and other waste management services

Description

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing waste management services, such as waste collection, treatment and disposal services; environmental remediation services; and septic tank pumping services. Material recovery facilities are also included.

What 562 excludes

• Establishments that use recyclable materials as inputs to a manufacturing process (see 31-33 manufacturing)
• Wholesalers of recyclable materials, including those engaged in the grinding of plastic or recovery of rubber from tires without further processing (see 4181 recyclable material merchant wholesalers (can))

562 in other systems