Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Reserves For Environmental Liabilities

Changes in the Company’s environmental liabilities for the nine months ended May 31, 2017 were as follows (in thousands):

Reportable Segment	Balance as of August 31, 2016		Liabilities Established (Released), Net		Payments and Other			Balance as of May 31, 2017		Short-Term		Long-Term
Auto and Metals Recycling	$	46,122	$	2,349	$	(404	)	$	48,067	$	1,903	$	46,164
Corporate	228		58		(166		)	120		—		120
Total	$	46,350	$	2,407	$	(570	)	$	48,187	$	1,903	$	46,284