EXHIBIT 23
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                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 2-57876, 33-5300, 33-14064, 33-24854, 333-13175,
333-13173, 333-59832, 333-70710) and on Form S-3 (No. 33-56885) of Harsco
Corporation of our reports dated January 30, 2003 relating to the consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appear in this Form
10-K:




PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 20, 2003