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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001263972-06-000005
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20061110
FILED AS OF DATE:		20061114
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20061114

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			COVANTA HOLDING CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225648
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COGENERATION SERVICES & SMALL POWER PRODUCERS [4991]
		IRS NUMBER:				956021257
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 LANE ROAD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07004
		BUSINESS PHONE:		973-882-9000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 LANE ROAD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DANIELSON HOLDING CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MISSION INSURANCE GROUP INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900826

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MISSION EQUITIES CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19770921

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			D. E. SHAW & CO, L.L.C.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001277502
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06732
		FILM NUMBER:		061216831

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2124780000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	D E SHAW & CO LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040127

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			D. E. SHAW & CO, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001009268
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06732
		FILM NUMBER:		061216832

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2124780000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SHAW D E & CO L P /NY/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990421

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			D. E. SHAW LAMINAR PORTFOLIOS, L.L.C.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001263972
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06732
		FILM NUMBER:		061216833

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2124780000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	D.E. SHAW LAMINAR PORTFOLIOS, L.L.C.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060928

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DE SHAW LAMINAR PORTFOLIOS LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030916

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SHAW DAVID E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001023870
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06732
		FILM NUMBER:		061216834

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 WEST 45TH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2124780000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45
		STREET 2:		120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10036
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    <periodOfReport>2006-11-10</periodOfReport>

    <dateOfOriginalSubmission>2006-11-09</dateOfOriginalSubmission>

    <notSubjectToSection16>0</notSubjectToSection16>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000225648</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>COVANTA HOLDING CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>CVA</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerCik>0001263972</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>D. E. SHAW LAMINAR PORTFOLIOS, L.L.C.</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10036</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Footnote 1 and 2.</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001009268</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>D. E. SHAW &amp; CO, L.P.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10036</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Footnote 1 and 2.</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001277502</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>D. E. SHAW &amp; CO, L.L.C.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10036</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Footnote 1 and 2.</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001023870</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SHAW DAVID E</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>39TH FLOOR, TOWER 45</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>120 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10036</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Footnote 1 and 2.</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2006-11-10</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionTimeliness>
                <value></value>
            </transactionTimeliness>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>100000</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>20.13</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>15902705</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">The securities of the Issuer to which this form relates are held directly by
D. E. Shaw Laminar Portfolios, L.L.C. (&quot;Laminar&quot;). D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., L.P. (&quot;DESCO
LP&quot;), as an investment adviser to Laminar; D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., L.L.C. (&quot;DESCO LLC&quot;),
as managing member of Laminar; and Mr. David E. Shaw (&quot;David E. Shaw&quot;) (as president
and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., Inc., which is the general partner of
DESCO LP, and as president and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw &amp; Co. II, Inc., which
is the managing member of DESCO LLC) may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of
more than 10% of the Common Stock of the Issuer for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">In accordance with instruction 4(b)(iv), the entire number of shares of Common Stock that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by DESCO LP or DESCO LLC is reported herein. Each of DESCO LP, DESCO LLC, and David E. Shaw disclaims any beneficial ownership of any of the securities listed in this Form 4, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">A Form 4 filed by the reporting person on November 9, 2006 incorrectly stated that the reporting person sold 95,300 shares of Common Stock at $20.01 on November 7, 2006 and owned 16,002,505 shares of Common Stock as of November 9, 2006.  The reporting person actually sold 95,100 shares of Common Stock at $20.01 on November 7, 2006 and owned 16,002,705 shares of Common Stock as of November 9, 2006.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

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        <signatureName>D. E. Shaw Laminar Portfolios, L.L.C., By: D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., L.L.C., as Managing Member, Name: Julius Gaudio, Title: Managing Director</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-11-14</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., L.P., Name: Julius Gaudio, Title: Managing Director</signatureName>
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    </ownerSignature>

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        <signatureName>D. E. Shaw &amp; Co., L.L.C., Name: Julius Gaudio, Title: Managing Director</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-11-14</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>David E. Shaw, Name: Julius Gaudio, Title: Attorney-in-Fact for David E. Shaw</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-11-14</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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