Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Jun. 30, 2023
Jul. 28, 2023
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity File Number 001-11596  
Entity Registrant Name PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000891532  
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-1954497  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Address, Address Line One 8302 Dunwoody Place  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 250  
Entity Address, City or Town Atlanta  
Entity Address, State or Province GA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30350  
City Area Code (770)  
Local Phone Number 587-9898  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $.001 Par Value  
Trading Symbol PESI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   13,565,813