CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	$ 54	$ 34	$ (12)	$ (9)
Foreign currency translation	(5)	(5)	1	(14)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax	0	0	(20)	6
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	(5)	(5)	(19)	(8)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ 49	$ 29	$ (31)	$ (17)