CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (9)	$ (26)
Foreign currency translation	(3)	(5)
Adjustment for defined benefit pension plan termination settlement, net of tax	0	(4)
Pension and postretirement plan unrecognized benefits, net of tax benefit	0	3
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax	(4)	(2)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax	0	1
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	(7)	(7)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(16)	(33)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries	0	1
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	0	(2)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	(2)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries	0	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ (16)	$ (32)