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, 2013
Mar. 17, 2014
Oct. 15, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]        
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 Smaller Reporting Company      
Entity Public Float     $ 34,541,837 $ 18,613,733
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,419,650    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013      
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY      
Document Type 10-K      
Amendment Flag false      
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013