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Methane Project	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Methane Project [Abstract]
Methane Project	(9) Methane Project      The methane facilities were placed into service on April 1, 2009. The methane facilities are being depreciated over the estimated useful life of approximately 33 years based on estimated landfill closure date of December 2041. The Company recorded depreciation expense of $21,000 and $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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