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Note 11 - Accrued Closure Costs and Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO") (Details) - Reported Closure Asset (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Reported Closure Asset [Abstract] | |||
| Balance as | $ 2,870pesi_ClosureAndPostClosureAssets | $ 2,961pesi_ClosureAndPostClosureAssets | $ 9,080pesi_ClosureAndPostClosureAssets |
| Adjustment to closure and post-closure asset | (5,830)pesi_AdditionOrAdjustmentToClousreAndPostClosureAssets | ||
| Amortization of closure and post-closure asset | $ (91)pesi_AmortizationOfClosureAndPostClosureAsset | $ (289)pesi_AmortizationOfClosureAndPostClosureAsset | |
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- Definition
Represents the additions or adjustments for the period in the amount of closure and post-closure assets of disposal facilities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the amortization for the period in the amount of closure and post-closure asset of disposal facilities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the carrying amount of closure and post closure assets of disposal facilities. No definition available.
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- Details
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