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Accrued Closure Costs and ARO - Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning | $ 3,921 | $ 4,148
Amortization of closure and post-closure asset | (191) | (1,071)
Impairment of closure and post-closure asset |  | (413)
Adjustment to closure and post-closure asset |  | 1,257
Balance at end | $ 3,730 | $ 3,921

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- Definition Represents the additions or adjustments for the period in the amount of closure and post-closure assets of disposal facilities. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the amortization for the period in the amount of closure and post-closure asset of disposal facilities. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the carrying amount of closure and post closure assets of disposal facilities. + References No definition available. + Details
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