Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract] | ||||
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities | $ 1,052.4 | $ 1,037.0 | $ 1,046.5 | $ 1,074.5 |
Remediation | 563.7 | 543.7 | 552.1 | 554.1 |
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs | 1,616.1 | 1,580.7 | ||
Less: Current portion | (195.5) | (184.2) | ||
Long-term portion | $ 1,420.6 | $ 1,396.5 |
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Landfill and environmental liabilities. No definition available.
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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of estimated costs accrued as of the balance sheet date to comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the retirement of a waste management facility (such as a landfill or waste treatment facility). Represents the portion that will be paid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated amount of costs required as of the balance sheet date to comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the retirement of a waste management facility, which will be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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