Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	10. Contingencies The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. When a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the most likely amount of the estimated probable loss is recorded, or if a range of probable loss can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount in the range is recorded. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary. Based on current available information, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters, including those described below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or overall trends in our results of operations. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods. New Idria Mercury Mine In September 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) informed a subsidiary of the Company, Buckhorn, Inc. (“Buckhorn”) via a notice letter and related documents (the “Notice Letter”) that it considers Buckhorn to be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine site (“New Idria Mine”). New Idria Mining & Chemical Company (“NIMCC”), which owned and/or operated the New Idria Mine through 1976, was merged into Buckhorn Metal Products Inc. in 1981, which was subsequently acquired by Myers Industries, Inc. in 1987. As a result of the EPA Notice Letter, Buckhorn and the Company engaged in negotiations with the EPA with respect to a draft Administrative Order of Consent (“AOC”) proposed by the EPA for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) to determine the extent of remediation necessary and the screening of alternatives. During the fourth quarter of 2018, Buckhorn and the EPA finalized the AOC and related Statement of Work (“SOW”) with regards to the New Idria Mine. The AOC is effective as of November 27, 2018, the date that it was executed by the EPA. The AOC and accompanying SOW document the terms, conditions and procedures for Buckhorn’s performance of the RI/FS. In addition, the AOC required $2 million of financial assurance to be provided to the EPA to secure Buckhorn's performance during the estimated life of the RI/FS. In January 2019, a letter of credit was provided to satisfy this assurance requirement. The AOC also includes provisions for payment of the EPA’s costs of oversight of the RI/FS. A draft work plan for the RI/FS, in accordance with the AOC and related SOW, was submitted to the EPA for review and approval in July 2019. Upon preparation of the draft work plan for the RI/FS, Buckhorn received preliminary estimates from its environmental consultants for the cost of the execution of the work plan. Beginning in late 2021 and continuing through the current period, Buckhorn and the EPA continue to actively discuss the scope of the activities in the work plan, resulting in changes to the estimated costs to perform the work plan from time to time. Cost estimates will continue to be refined as the work plan is finalized and as the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Buckhorn reached an agreement with respect to certain insurance coverage related to defense costs, which is expected to apply to a substantial portion of the estimated remediation investigation costs. Buckhorn established a receivable related to the probable insurance recovery of these costs totaling $6.0 million, as of December 31, 2022. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 Buckhorn received insurance recovery reimbursements of $0.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively and recorded additional probable insurance recoveries of $0.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, related to the additional cost estimates discussed below. As of June 30, 2023, Buckhorn has a total receivable related to the probable insurance recovery of $6.2 million, of which $3.1 million is classified in Accounts receivable and $3.1 million is classified in Other (long-term). As part of the Notice Letter in 2015, the EPA also made a claim for approximately $1.6 million in past costs for actions it claims it has taken in connection with the New Idria Mine from 1993 through February 2014 ("Past Costs Claim"). In December 2020, the EPA updated its Past Costs Claim to include costs incurred from March 2014 through June 2020, which it further revised through September 2022 to a total claim of $2.0 million, plus interest. Buckhorn has reached an agreement with the EPA to resolve the past costs claim for $1.9 million with no interest, which Buckhorn paid in the first quarter of 2023. Since October 2011, when the New Idria Mine was added to the Superfund National Priorities List by the EPA, Buckhorn has recognized $19.0 million of cumulative charges, made cumulative payments of $8.9 million, received insurance recoveries of $3.0 million and recorded $7.2 million of probable insurance recoveries through June 30, 2023. These costs are comprised primarily of estimates to perform the RI/FS, negotiation of the AOC, identification of possible other PRPs, EPA oversight fees, past cost claims made by the EPA, periodic monitoring, and responses to demands issued by the EPA under the AOC. Expenses, net of probable insurance recoveries, of $1.8 million and $2.3 million were recorded for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and expenses of $0.6 million and $1.3 million were recorded for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, primarily related to updated estimates of the cost to perform the RI/FS. As of June 30, 2023, Buckhorn has a total reserve of $12.1 million related to the New Idria Mine, of which $7.6 million is classified in Other Current Liabilities and $4.5 million in Other Liabilities (long-term). It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary as new information is obtained, including after finalization and EPA approval of the work plan for the RI/FS. Estimates of Buckhorn’s liability are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. Estimates of Buckhorn’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluation and cost estimates, the extent of remedial actions that may be required, the extent of oversight by the EPA and the number and financial condition of other PRPs that may be named, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation. Given the circumstances referred to above, including the fact that the final remediation strategy has not yet been determined, Buckhorn has not accrued for remediation costs in connection with this site as it is unable to estimate the range of a reasonably possible liability for remediation costs. New Almaden Mine A number of parties, including the Company and its subsidiary, Buckhorn (as successor to NIMCC), were alleged by trustee agencies of the United States and the State of California to be responsible for natural resource damages due to environmental contamination of areas comprising the historical New Almaden mercury mines located in the Guadalupe River Watershed region in Santa Clara County, California (“County”). In 2005, Buckhorn and the Company, without admitting liability or chain of ownership of NIMCC, resolved the trustees’ claim against them through a consent decree that required them to contribute financially to the implementation by the County of an environmentally beneficial project within the impacted area. Buckhorn and the Company negotiated an agreement with the County ("Cost Sharing Agreement"), whereby Buckhorn and the Company agreed to reimburse one-half of the County’s costs of implementing the project. A detailed estimate was received from the County in 2016, and estimated costs for implementing the project to range between $3.3 million and $4.4 million. In 2022, the County informed the Company that it may begin implementation of the project in 2023 and that costs were expected to be higher. In January 2023, the County informed Buckhorn that the project will commence in 2023 and that it had accepted a bid to complete the project for approximately $9.0 million. The Company and Buckhorn intend to vigorously challenge, under the terms of the Cost Sharing Agreement, their responsibility to share in the entirety of the project cost increases. No costs were incurred related to New Almaden in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 or 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has a total reserve of $4.5 million related to the New Almaden Mine, of which $0.3 million is classified in Other Current Liabilities and $4.2 million in Other Liabilities (long-term). As work on the project occurs and dispute resolution proceeds, it is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary to reflect new information. In addition, the Company may have claims against and defenses to claims by the County under the 2005 agreement that could reduce or offset its obligation for reimbursement of some of these potential additional costs. With the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company will closely monitor this matter and will continue to assess its reserves as additional information becomes available. Patent Infringement On December 11, 2018, No Spill Inc. filed suit against Scepter Manufacturing LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas asserting infringement of two patents, breach of contract, and trade dress claims in relation to plastic gasoline containers Scepter manufactures and sells in the United States. Scepter Canada, Inc. was later added in a second amended complaint. On January 6, 2022, the District Court bifurcated the patent infringement and invalidity issues from the antitrust and other issues in the case. Initial discovery has concluded and dispositive motions have been filed in the matter. The trial on patent infringement and invalidity was held in early March 2023, resulting in jury verdicts on March 14, 2023 in favor of the defendant Scepter entities on each of the alleged claims of infringement. On April 24, 2023, the Court issued an Order dismissing all remaining claims in the case with prejudice and entered final Judgment of the jury verdict in favor of Scepter. On April 24, 2023 the parties dismissed the remaining claims and phase two of the bifurcated trial will not proceed. Both parties filed post-trial motions with the District Court to preserve the issues they intend to appeal. Once the District Court rules on the post-trial motions, we expect No Spill to file its formal appeal, which Scepter will defend vigorously. Based on available information, an unfavorable outcome is not considered to be probable, and any possible losses from an adverse outcome are not reasonably estimable, so no contingent loss has been recorded. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the Company cannot accurately predict whether any unfavorable outcome of this matter could have a material impact on its results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. Other Matters On February 14, 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Nan Morgan McCartney in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida against the Company, Scepter US Holding Company, Scepter Manufacturing, LLC, Scepter Canada Inc., Walmart Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. The complaint seeks compensatory damages and court costs for harm caused to Ms. McCartney allegedly arising from use of a 5-gallon portable fuel container manufactured by a Scepter company and alleges amounts in controversy in excess of $30 thousand exclusive of costs. The case has been removed to the Northern District of Florida, Pensacola Division. The Myers' defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint on April 25, 2023. A Rule 26(f) conference was conducted by the parties on April 27, 2023 to discuss a discovery plan and case schedule. Defendants have served written discovery on Plaintiff. No other proceedings have occurred in this litigation matter as of the date of this filing and the Company cannot assess with any meaningful probability the outcome or damages.

Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

10. Contingencies

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. When a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the most likely amount of the estimated probable loss is recorded, or if a range of probable loss can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount in the range is recorded. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary.

Based on current available information, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters, including those described below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or overall trends in our results of operations. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods.

New Idria Mercury Mine

In September 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) informed a subsidiary of the Company, Buckhorn, Inc. (“Buckhorn”) via a notice letter and related documents (the “Notice Letter”) that it considers Buckhorn to be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine site (“New Idria Mine”). New Idria Mining & Chemical Company (“NIMCC”), which owned and/or operated the New Idria Mine through 1976, was merged into Buckhorn Metal Products Inc. in 1981, which was subsequently acquired by Myers Industries, Inc. in 1987. As a result of the EPA Notice Letter, Buckhorn and the Company engaged in negotiations with the EPA with respect to a draft Administrative Order of Consent (“AOC”) proposed by the EPA for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) to determine the extent of remediation necessary and the screening of alternatives.

During the fourth quarter of 2018, Buckhorn and the EPA finalized the AOC and related Statement of Work (“SOW”) with regards to the New Idria Mine. The AOC is effective as of November 27, 2018, the date that it was executed by the EPA. The AOC and accompanying SOW document the terms, conditions and procedures for Buckhorn’s performance of the RI/FS. In addition, the AOC required $2 million of financial assurance to be provided to the EPA to secure Buckhorn's performance during the estimated life of the RI/FS. In January 2019, a letter of credit was provided to satisfy this assurance requirement. The AOC also includes provisions for payment of the EPA’s costs of oversight of the RI/FS. A draft work plan for the RI/FS, in accordance with the AOC and related SOW, was submitted to the EPA for review and approval in July 2019. Upon preparation of the draft work plan for the RI/FS, Buckhorn received preliminary estimates from its environmental consultants for the cost of the execution of the work plan. Beginning in late 2021 and continuing through the current period, Buckhorn and the EPA continue to actively discuss the scope of the activities in the work plan, resulting in changes to the estimated costs to perform the work plan from time to time. Cost estimates will continue to be refined as the work plan is finalized and as the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Buckhorn reached an agreement with respect to certain insurance coverage related to defense costs, which is expected to apply to a substantial portion of the estimated remediation investigation costs. Buckhorn established a receivable related to the probable insurance recovery of these costs totaling $6.0 million, as of December 31, 2022. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 Buckhorn received insurance recovery reimbursements of $0.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively and recorded additional probable insurance recoveries of $0.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, related to the additional cost estimates discussed below. As of June 30, 2023, Buckhorn has a total receivable related to the probable insurance recovery of $6.2 million, of which $3.1 million is classified in Accounts receivable and $3.1 million is classified in Other (long-term).

As part of the Notice Letter in 2015, the EPA also made a claim for approximately $1.6 million in past costs for actions it claims it has taken in connection with the New Idria Mine from 1993 through February 2014 ("Past Costs Claim"). In December 2020, the EPA updated its Past Costs Claim to include costs incurred from March 2014 through June 2020, which it further revised through September 2022 to a total claim of $2.0 million, plus interest. Buckhorn has reached an agreement with the EPA to resolve the past costs claim for $1.9 million with no interest, which Buckhorn paid in the first quarter of 2023.

Since October 2011, when the New Idria Mine was added to the Superfund National Priorities List by the EPA, Buckhorn has recognized $19.0 million of cumulative charges, made cumulative payments of $8.9 million, received insurance recoveries of $3.0 million and recorded $7.2 million of probable insurance recoveries through June 30, 2023. These costs are comprised primarily of estimates to perform the RI/FS, negotiation of the AOC, identification of possible other PRPs, EPA oversight fees, past cost claims made by the EPA, periodic monitoring, and responses to demands issued by the EPA under the AOC. Expenses, net of probable insurance recoveries, of $1.8 million and $2.3 million were recorded for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and expenses of $0.6 million and $1.3 million were recorded for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, primarily related to updated estimates of the cost to perform the RI/FS. As of June 30, 2023, Buckhorn has a total reserve of $12.1 million related to the New Idria Mine, of which $7.6 million is classified in Other Current Liabilities and $4.5 million in Other Liabilities (long-term).

It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary as new information is obtained, including after finalization and EPA approval of the work plan for the RI/FS. Estimates of Buckhorn’s liability are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. Estimates of Buckhorn’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluation and cost estimates, the extent of remedial actions that may be required, the extent of oversight by the EPA and the number and financial condition of other PRPs that may be named, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation.

Given the circumstances referred to above, including the fact that the final remediation strategy has not yet been determined, Buckhorn has not accrued for remediation costs in connection with this site as it is unable to estimate the range of a reasonably possible liability for remediation costs.

New Almaden Mine

A number of parties, including the Company and its subsidiary, Buckhorn (as successor to NIMCC), were alleged by trustee agencies of the United States and the State of California to be responsible for natural resource damages due to environmental contamination of areas comprising the historical New Almaden mercury mines located in the Guadalupe River Watershed region in Santa Clara County, California (“County”). In 2005, Buckhorn and the Company, without admitting liability or chain of ownership of NIMCC, resolved the trustees’ claim against them through a consent decree that required them to contribute financially to the implementation by the County of an environmentally beneficial project within the impacted area. Buckhorn and the Company negotiated an agreement with the County ("Cost Sharing Agreement"), whereby Buckhorn and the Company agreed to reimburse one-half of the County’s costs of implementing the project. A detailed estimate was received from the County in 2016, and estimated costs for implementing the project to range between $3.3 million and $4.4 million. In 2022, the County informed the Company that it may begin implementation of the project in 2023 and that costs were expected to be higher. In January 2023, the County informed Buckhorn that the project will commence in 2023 and that it had accepted a bid to complete the project for approximately $9.0 million. The Company and Buckhorn intend to vigorously challenge, under the terms of the Cost Sharing Agreement, their responsibility to share in the entirety of the project cost increases. No costs were incurred related to New Almaden in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 or 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has a total reserve of $4.5 million related to the New Almaden Mine, of which $0.3 million is classified in Other Current Liabilities and $4.2 million in Other Liabilities (long-term).

As work on the project occurs and dispute resolution proceeds, it is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary to reflect new information. In addition, the Company may have claims against and defenses to claims by the County under the 2005 agreement that could reduce or offset its obligation for reimbursement of some of these potential additional costs. With the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company will closely monitor this matter and will continue to assess its reserves as additional information becomes available.

Patent Infringement

On December 11, 2018, No Spill Inc. filed suit against Scepter Manufacturing LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas asserting infringement of two patents, breach of contract, and trade dress claims in relation to plastic gasoline containers Scepter manufactures and sells in the United States. Scepter Canada, Inc. was later added in a second amended complaint. On January 6, 2022, the District Court bifurcated the patent infringement and invalidity issues from the antitrust and other issues in the case. Initial discovery has concluded and dispositive motions have been filed in the matter. The trial on patent infringement and invalidity was held in early March 2023, resulting in jury verdicts on March 14, 2023 in favor of the defendant Scepter entities on each of the alleged claims of infringement. On April 24, 2023, the Court issued an Order dismissing all remaining claims in the case with prejudice and entered final Judgment of the jury verdict in favor of Scepter. On April 24, 2023 the parties dismissed the remaining claims and phase two of the bifurcated trial will not proceed.

Both parties filed post-trial motions with the District Court to preserve the issues they intend to appeal. Once the District Court rules on the post-trial motions, we expect No Spill to file its formal appeal, which Scepter will defend vigorously.

Based on available information, an unfavorable outcome is not considered to be probable, and any possible losses from an adverse outcome are not reasonably estimable, so no contingent loss has been recorded. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the Company cannot accurately predict whether any unfavorable outcome of this matter could have a material impact on its results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

Other Matters

On February 14, 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Nan Morgan McCartney in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida against the Company, Scepter US Holding Company, Scepter Manufacturing, LLC, Scepter Canada Inc., Walmart Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. The complaint seeks compensatory damages and court costs for harm caused to Ms. McCartney allegedly arising from use of a 5-gallon portable fuel container manufactured by a Scepter company and alleges amounts in controversy in excess of $30 thousand exclusive of costs. The case has been removed to the Northern District of Florida, Pensacola Division. The Myers' defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint on April 25, 2023. A Rule 26(f) conference was conducted by the parties on April 27, 2023 to discuss a discovery plan and case schedule. Defendants have served written discovery on Plaintiff. No other proceedings have occurred in this litigation matter as of the date of this filing and the Company cannot assess with any meaningful probability the outcome or damages.