Acquisitions and Dispositions - Summary of Cash Flow Information from Disposal of Harsco Rail Segment (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale - Harsco Rail - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,329
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ 2,453	$ 1,618	$ 1,406

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