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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ 738,369
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease) | 153,779
Foreign currency translation | (10,483)
Balance at June 30, 2020 | 881,665
Harsco Environmental Segment |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | 395,113
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease) | 1,479
Foreign currency translation | (10,483)
Balance at June 30, 2020 | 386,109
Harsco Clean Earth Segment |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | 330,230
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease) | 152,300
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance at June 30, 2020 | 482,530
Harsco Rail Segment |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | 13,026
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease) | 0
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ 13,026

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