Remediation activities and other waste management services

NACE code 39.00 covers a critical set of activities that contribute to the sustainable management of waste and the remediation of contaminated environments. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy by ensuring the proper disposal, treatment, and recycling of various types of waste, as well as the restoration of polluted sites and groundwater. The services provided under this NACE code help to mitigate the environmental impact of human activities and support the transition towards a more circular economy.

The main production techniques used in the remediation and waste management industry involve a combination of physical, chemical, and biological processes. This can include the collection, transportation, and sorting of waste materials, the operation of waste treatment and disposal facilities (e.g., landfills, incinerators, recycling plants), as well as the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater through techniques such as excavation, soil washing, and in-situ treatment.

The key inputs required for the remediation and waste management industry include a range of waste materials (e.g., municipal solid waste, industrial waste, hazardous waste), specialized equipment and machinery (e.g., waste collection vehicles, sorting and processing equipment, remediation technologies), as well as skilled labor and technical expertise to operate these systems effectively. Additionally, the industry relies on access to suitable land and infrastructure for the establishment of waste management facilities and remediation sites.

The main outputs of the remediation and waste management industry are the safe and responsible disposal, treatment, or recycling of various waste streams, as well as the restoration of contaminated environments. The services provided under NACE code 39.00 can generate outputs that are consumed by a wide range of other economic activities, such as 38.11 Collection of non-hazardous waste, 38.12 Collection of hazardous waste, 38.21 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, 38.22 Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, and 38.32 Recovery of sorted materials.