Next, we will present the types of establishments referred to by NAICS code 562991 and how it is classified. This code provides a clear view of the industrial sector and its related activities.
Description NAICS Code 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services
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.
NAICS code 562991 includes:
- Cesspool cleaning services
- Portable toilet pumping (i.e., cleaning) services
- Portable toilet renting and/or servicing
- Pumping (i.e., cleaning) cesspools and septic tanks
- Pumping (i.e., cleaning) portable toilets
- Septic tank cleaning services
- Septic tank pumping (i.e., cleaning) services
- Tank cleaning services, septic
- Toilet renting and/or servicing, portable
NAICS Code 562991 does not include the following references:
- Installing septic tanks–are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; and
- Cleaning and rodding sewers and catch basins–are classified in U.S. Industry 562998, All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services.
