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Subsequent Event (Detail) - Advanced Disposal Services [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions | Apr. 14, 2019 USD ($) item $ / shares
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Number of collection operations | 94
Number of transfer stations | 73
Number of landfills | 41
Number of owned or operated recycling facilities | 22
Scenario, Forecast [Member] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Price per share | $ / shares | $ 33.15
Total enterprise value | $ | $ 4.9
Advanced Disposal’s net debt | $ | $ 1.9

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