CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net income (loss) attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ (37)	$ (37)
Foreign currency translation	9	(13)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax	(7)	(7)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	2	(20)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ (35)	$ (57)