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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
May 04, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000891532  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2021  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business Flag true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,180,324
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021