38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal, and recovery activities | NIC-2025 Division Codes
This division includes the collection, pre-treatment for recovery or disposal, recovery and disposal of waste materials and its organization. Collection of waste, which solely supports the subsequent recovery or disposal of the collected waste by the same unit, is to be regarded as waste recovery or as a disposal activity.
This division also includes:
Groups in Division 38
Each group collects related activities. Open one to see its classes and the NIC codes you can register with.
Frequently asked questions
What is Division 38 in NIC-2025?
Division 38 (Waste collection, treatment and disposal, and recovery activities) is a 2-digit industry area within Section E of NIC-2025. It contains 3 groups and 22 activity codes.
Which NIC code from Division 38 do I use for registration?
Registrations use the full numeric NIC code, not the 2-digit division. Open a group below to reach the class and sub-class that describes your exact activity. IncorpX provides assistance for choosing the right code if you need it.
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