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(Gain) Loss from Divestitures, Asset Impairments and Unusual Items, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Asset Impairments and Unusual Items |  |  |
(Gain) loss from divestitures, asset impairments and unusual items, net | $ 6 | $ 62 | $ (3)
Waste Diversion Technology Company [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairments and Unusual Items |  |  |
Asset impairments |  | $ 54 |
Medical waste company [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairments and Unusual Items |  |  |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets | $ (14) |  |

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