CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1
Net income (loss)	57	(4)	69
Foreign currency translation	17	(7)	(22)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $0, ($8) and $7, respectively	(10)	(21)	10
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	7	(28)	(12)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	64	(32)	57
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ 64	$ (32)	$ 56