CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net (loss) income	$ 69	$ (1)	$ (10)
Foreign currency translation	(22)	(12)	(4)
Adjustment for pension plan settlement, net of tax	0	0	(4)
Pension and postretirement plan unrecognized benefits, net of tax	0	0	4
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	10	(7)	(5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0	(1)	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	(12)	(20)	(9)
Comprehensive (loss) income	57	(21)	(19)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	1	1	(1)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ 56	$ (22)	$ (18)