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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Activity and Balances Related to Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2014 Eastern Region [Member] | Apr. 30, 2013 Eastern Region [Member] | Apr. 30, 2014 Western Region [Member] | Apr. 30, 2013 Western Region [Member] | Apr. 30, 2014 Recycling [Member] | Apr. 30, 2012 Recycling [Member] | Apr. 30, 2014 Other [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 115,928 | $ 101,706 | $ 16,858 | $ 58 | $ 86,880 | $ 89,458 | $ 12,190 | $ 12,190 |
Acquisitions | 3,183 | 14,222 | 539 | 12,939 | 790 | 1,283 | 125 |  | 1,729
Other | 28 |  | 32 | 3,861 | (4) | (3,861) |  |  |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 119,139 | $ 115,928 | $ 17,429 | $ 16,858 | $ 87,666 | $ 86,880 | $ 12,315 | $ 12,190 | $ 1,729

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