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Acquisitions and Dispositions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
SBB            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Contract estimated forward loss provision for Harsco Rail Segment       $ 32,800 $ 44,500 $ 33,400
SBB | Contract 2            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Percentage Complete 85.00%     85.00%    
Contract estimated forward loss provision for Harsco Rail Segment $ 1,200   $ 6,100 $ 7,300    
Network Rail            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Percentage Complete 53.00%     53.00%    
Contract estimated forward loss provision for Harsco Rail Segment $ 9,200     $ 14,400    
Reversal of loss     (23,600)      
Deutsche Bahn            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Percentage Complete 40.00%     40.00%    
Contract estimated forward loss provision for Harsco Rail Segment $ 29,200 $ 2,400 $ 8,300 $ 39,900    
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Corporate Overhead       $ 4,200