Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Feb. 25, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Registrant Name PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000891532    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 70,296,638
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   56,062,919  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011