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OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]  
OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES
Expense from Acquisition Activities
In the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded charges of $414 and $1,009, respectively, comprised primarily of legal, consulting and other similar costs associated with the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses or select development projects.
Southbridge Landfill Closure Charge
In 2017, we initiated the plan to cease operations of the Southbridge Landfill and later closed it in November 2018 when Southbridge Landfill reached its final capacity. Accordingly, in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded charges of $157 and $613, respectively, associated with legal and other costs pertaining to various matters as part of the unplanned early closure of the Southbridge Landfill through completion of the closure process.