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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Southbridge Landfill Environmental Remediation Liability (Details) - Southbridge Landfill - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 5,936 | $ 0
Accretion expense | 116 | 41
Obligations incurred | 0 | 6,379
Obligations settled | (612) | (241)
Ending balance | $ 5,440 | $ 6,179

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