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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2013 W state | Jun. 30, 2012 W
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |
Interest in a joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |
Number of states generating recyclable appliances | 12 |
Number of weeks reflected in operating results | 13 | 13
Term of contractual agreement between GE and the entity | 6 years |
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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |
Interest in a joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |

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