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LONG-LIVED ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND FACILITY CLOSURE COSTS Long-lived Asset Impairment and Facility Closure Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Nonrecurring impairment charge |  | $ 15.8
Foreign currency translation loss |  | $ (13.5)
Americas Recycling |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 38.9 |

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