Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Environmental Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | |
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Feb. 29, 2016 |
Aug. 31, 2015 |
|
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 46,793 | |
Liabilities Established (Released), Net | (178) | |
Payments and Other | (839) | |
Ending balance | 45,776 | |
Short-Term | 882 | $ 924 |
Long-Term | 44,894 | $ 45,869 |
Auto and Metals Recycling | ||
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 46,494 | |
Liabilities Established (Released), Net | (178) | |
Payments and Other | (810) | |
Ending balance | 45,506 | |
Short-Term | 732 | |
Long-Term | 44,774 | |
Corporate | ||
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 299 | |
Liabilities Established (Released), Net | 0 | |
Payments and Other | (29) | |
Ending balance | 270 | |
Short-Term | 150 | |
Long-Term | $ 120 |