39 Remediation activities and other waste management services

Subcategories of 39 Remediation activities and other waste management services

• 39.0Remediation activities and other waste management services

  This class includes: - decontamination of soils and groundwater at the place of pollution, either in situ or ex situ, using e.g. mechanical, chemical or biological methods - decontamination of industrial plants or sites, including nuclear plants and sites - decontamination and cleaning up of surface water following accidental pollution, e.g. through collection of pollutants or through application of chemicals - cleaning up oil spills and other pollutions on land, in surface water, in ocean and seas, including coastal areas - asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic material abatement - clearing of landmines and the like (including detonation) - other specialised pollution-control activities This class excludes: - pest control in agriculture, see 01.61 - purification of water for water supply purposes, see 36.00 - treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, see 38.21 - treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, see 38.22 - outdoor sweeping and watering of streets etc., see 81.29

Other WZ 2008 codes under 39 Remediation activities and other waste management services

• 36Water collection, treatment and supply
• 37Sewerage
• 38Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery

Frequently asked questions

What is WZ 2008 39?

WZ 2008 39 is "Remediation activities and other waste management services". This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water.

What does WZ 2008 39 include?

39 Remediation activities and other waste management services contains 1 direct subcategory: 39.0 Remediation activities and other waste management services.

How does WZ 2008 39 map to other classification systems?

39 Remediation activities and other waste management services has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (39). These crosswalks let you translate this code between WZ 2008 and 1 other classification system.

What is the parent category of 39?

39 Remediation activities and other waste management services sits under 39 Remediation activities and other waste management services in the WZ 2008 hierarchy.