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REVENUES (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 source
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Deferred contract cost, recognition period | 3 months
Environmental Services |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Number of revenue sources | 4
Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Number of revenue sources | 2

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