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Office Relocations (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Gain (loss) on prior office leases $ (9,902)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
Corporate [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Gain (loss) on prior office leases (9,160)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Exploration and Production [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Gain (loss) on prior office leases $ (742)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= wcn_ExplorationAndProductionMember