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Landfill Accounting (Reconciliation of Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Liability Balance) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Landfill Accounting [Abstract]    
Final capping, closure and post-closure liability at the beginning of the period $ 244,909  
Adjustments to final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities (26,569)  
Liabilities incurred 3,639  
Accretion expense associated with landfill obligations 2,866 $ 1,061
Closure payments (1,057)  
Foreign currency translation adjustment 233  
Final capping, closure and post-closure liability at the end of the period $ 224,021