NAICS 56
What is the NAICS code 56?
The NAICS code 56 is applied to those industries related to Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services.
The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector comprises establishments performing routine support activities for the day-to-day operations of other organizations. These essential activities are often undertaken in-house by establishments in many sectors of the economy. The establishments in this sector specialize in one or more of these support activities and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: office administration, hiring and placing of personnel, document preparation and similar clerical services, solicitation, collection, security and surveillance services, cleaning, and waste disposal services. The administrative and management activities performed by establishments in this sector are typically on a contract or fee basis. These activities may also be performed by establishments that are part of the company or enterprise. However, establishments involved in administering, overseeing, and managing other establishments of the company or enterprise are classified in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises. Establishments in Sector 55, Management of Companies and Enterprises, normally undertake the strategic and organizational planning and decision-making role of the company or enterprise. Government establishments engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental programs are classified in Sector 92, Public Administration.
Therefore, all companies engaged in any industrial activity related to this type of business are grouped under category 56 in the North American Industry Classification System.
This industrial activity of NAICS code is structured as follows:
Characteristics of the North American Industry Classification System code 56
NAFTA
This NAICS code is used in the trilateral agreement of the three members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Related codes
There are no cross-reference for the NAICS industry 56.
Related activities
There is no Alternate NAICS Descriptions for the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry (NAICS Code 56).
