UK production output index: remediation and waste management
UK production output index: remediation and waste management stood at 100.7 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production output index by industry | |||||||||||
| 39 — Remediation activities and other waste management services | 100.7 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 102.5 | 97.8 | 94.1 | 94.9 | 96.3 | 100.2 | 105.1 | |
| 05 — Mining of coal and lignite | 66.7 | 66.3 | 69.6 | 68.6 | 70.9 | 84 | 70.3 | 60.1 | 59.1 | 60 |
Understanding UK production output index: remediation and waste management
Remediation and other waste management services track the monthly real gross value added generated by specialised environmental cleanup operations across the United Kingdom, including soil decontamination, groundwater purification, asbestos abatement, and nuclear site restoration. This series stands apart from routine waste collection by focusing on specialised corrective actions, site decontamination, and residual waste disposal not classified under standard recycling or sanitation. The index relies on deflated turnover and project-based activity metrics reported by environmental engineering and specialised cleanup contractors.
Reading this index requires recognising that output is frequently project-driven and lumpy, meaning major decontamination contracts can cause sharp, temporary shifts in monthly figures. Early releases are prone to revision as project milestones are verified and late financial returns are processed by statisticians. Analysts should prioritise annual percentage changes to understand underlying sector momentum without getting distracted by the sporadic timing of large environmental engineering projects. Comparing these figures with construction output can be misleading, as remediation services involve specialised chemical and biological treatments rather than general building work.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of services make up this remediation index?
- It includes soil and groundwater cleaning, asbestos removal, building demolition cleanup, and nuclear waste management.
- Why do monthly figures for this sector often appear volatile?
- Output depends on large, project-based contracts that can cause sudden spikes in activity when major cleanup operations begin.
- Are seasonal adjustments applied to remediation output?
- Standard seasonal adjustment is used, but project timing and weather conditions can still introduce irregular month-to-month noise.