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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Y
Buildings and improvements [Member] |
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment |
Estimated Useful Lives Minimum | 7
Estimated Useful Lives Maximum | 40
Vehicles [Member] |
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment |
Estimated Useful Lives Minimum | 5
Estimated Useful Lives Maximum | 12
Landfill equipment [Member] |
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment |
Estimated Useful Lives Minimum | 7
Estimated Useful Lives Maximum | 10
Other Equipment [Member] |
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment |
Estimated Useful Lives Minimum | 3
Estimated Useful Lives Maximum | 15
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] |
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment |
Estimated Useful Lives Minimum | 5
Estimated Useful Lives Maximum | 12

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