Dispositions - Schedule of Balance Sheet from Disposal of Harsco Rail Segment (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total Rail liabilities included in Liabilities of assets held-for-sale	$ 157,231	$ 161,999
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Harsco Rail Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable, net	44,677	33,689
Other receivables	4,304	4,740
Inventories	97,552	103,560
Current portion of contract assets	87,199	94,597
Other current assets	27,961	25,442
Property, plant and equipment, net	40,012	39,524
Right-of-use assets, net	1,903	3,108
Goodwill	13,026	13,026
Intangible assets, net	2,786	3,081
Deferred income tax assets	4,993	6,064
Other assets	1,144	6,432
Total Rail assets included in Assets held-for-sale	325,557	333,263
Accounts payable	35,794	46,076
Accrued compensation	3,420	2,171
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	990	1,619
Current portion of advances on contracts	50,536	62,401
Other current liabilities	66,492	49,732
Operating lease liabilities	997	1,775
Deferred tax liabilities	5,571	5,736
Other liabilities	868	981
Total Rail liabilities included in Liabilities of assets held-for-sale	$ 164,668	$ 170,491