What NAICS code is snow removal?
Snow plowing alone is NAICS 561790, snow plowing combined with landscaping is 561730, and highway snow removal is 488490. Federal contracts also tag snow removal with PSC S218.
| Code | What it covers (official index) |
|---|---|
| NAICS 561790 | Snow plowing driveways and parking lots (i.e., not combined with any other service) |
| NAICS 561730 | Seasonal property maintenance services (i.e., snow plowing in winter, landscaping during other seasons); snow plowing services combined with landscaping services |
| NAICS 488490 | Snow clearing, highways and bridges, road transportation; snow removal, highway |
| PSC S218 | Housekeeping – Snow Removal/Salt (federal Product and Service Code) |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS Index File; Census NAICS search; GSA PSC Manual (April 2024).
FAQ
What NAICS code is snow removal?
It depends on the work. The official 2022 NAICS index lists snow plowing of driveways and parking lots (not combined with other services) under 561790, snow plowing combined with landscaping (seasonal property maintenance) under 561730, and highway snow removal and snow clearing of highways and bridges under 488490.
What is the PSC code for snow removal?
S218, "Housekeeping – Snow Removal/Salt," in the federal Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual published by GSA. Agencies use it to record what they bought.
Which NAICS code do federal snow removal bids actually use?
Agencies pick the NAICS code for each notice. In our current SAM.gov data, the open snow and ice bids are mostly listed under 561730, with some under 561790.
Which code should my company register under in SAM.gov?
You can list several NAICS codes in your SAM.gov registration. Snow and grounds contractors commonly list 561730 and 561790, and 488490 if they clear roads. Check the NAICS code and size standard on each notice before you bid.
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