Remediation activities and other waste management service activities

NACE code 39.00 covers a wide range of remediation and waste management services that play a crucial role in maintaining a sustainable environment. These activities involve the treatment and disposal of various types of waste, as well as the restoration of contaminated sites. This industry is essential for managing the environmental impact of human activities and ensuring the proper handling of hazardous materials, making it a vital component of the broader economy.

The main production techniques used in this industry include waste collection, sorting, and processing. This can involve the collection of solid, liquid, or hazardous waste from various sources, such as households, businesses, and industrial facilities. The waste is then transported to specialized facilities where it undergoes treatment, recycling, or safe disposal, depending on the type of waste and the applicable regulations.

The key inputs required for this industry include specialized equipment and machinery for waste handling, such as collection vehicles, sorting facilities, and treatment plants. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of waste management professionals, including technicians, engineers, and environmental specialists. Raw materials, such as chemicals and materials for remediation, are also essential inputs.

The primary outputs of this industry are the safe and responsible disposal or treatment of waste, as well as the remediation of contaminated sites. The outputs of NACE code 39.00 can be consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 38.00 Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery, 42.99 Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c., and 71.20 Technical testing and analysis.