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Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable (in Dollars) | $ 975 | $ (3,591)
Waste Management Services [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable (in Dollars) | $ 5,900 |
Waste Management Services Segments Net Operating Revenues [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 17.00% | 14.00%
Consolidated Net Operating Revenues [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 13.00% | 10.00%

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