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Division 39

Decontamination activities and services

This division covers all activities related to waste management and environmental remediation. Essentially, if your company deals with garbage collection, material recycling, cleaning of polluted land, or wastewater treatment, you fall under this category. It is the sector that ensures cleanliness and environmental protection.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Collection and treatment of non-hazardous and hazardous waste
  • ✅ Decontamination of soil and groundwater
  • ✅ Cleaning and maintenance of green spaces
  • ✅ Public sanitation services
  • ✅ Management of household and industrial waste
  • ✅ Recovery of recyclable materials
  • ✅ Pollution remediation activities

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Energy production from waste (included in Division 35)
  • ❌ Construction of waste treatment facilities (included in Divisions 41-43)
  • ❌ Transport of waste (included in Division 49)
  • ❌ Wholesale trade of waste (included in Division 46)
  • ❌ Research and development in the environmental field (included in Division 72)

Subordinate Structure

390 Decontamination activities
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3900 Activities and services of decontamination
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

CAEN Division 39: Decontamination Activities and Services

CAEN Division 39, known as "Decontamination activities and services," plays an essential role in the Romanian economy, especially given the increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements. It covers a wide range of services, from the collection and transport of household and industrial waste to its treatment and the recovery of recyclable materials. In recent years, the sector has seen significant growth due to European funds allocated for waste management and the modernization of environmental infrastructure. Entrepreneurs operating in this field face challenges related to compliance with environmental regulations, which are often complex and constantly changing. Additionally, competition is fierce, and operational efficiency and investments in modern technologies are critical success factors. Despite these difficulties, the development potential remains high, as Romania still lags significantly behind the European average in terms of recycling and sustainable waste management. Thus, Division 39 not only offers real economic opportunities but also contributes to achieving the sustainability goals assumed at national and European levels.