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Restricted Cash / Restricted Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Restricted Cash and Investments [Line Items]
Restricted cash / restricted assets	$ 6,632us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent	$ 681us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent	$ 545us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent
Capital Projects [Member]
Restricted Cash and Investments [Line Items]
Restricted cash / restricted assets	5,819us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = cwst_CapitalProjectsMember
New York [Member] | Capital Projects [Member]
Restricted Cash and Investments [Line Items]
Restricted cash / restricted assets	$ 5,819us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = cwst_CapitalProjectsMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = stpr_NY

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The noncurrent cash, cash equivalents and investments that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits classified as long-term; that is not expected to be released from such existing restrictions within one year of the balance sheet date or operating cycle, whichever is longer. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes noncurrent cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal.

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