Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Cover - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Feb. 14, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Transition Report false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2022    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity File Number 1-11596    
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 #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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
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 Public Float     $ 64,147,134
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   13,358,075  
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block] None    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Auditor Firm ID 248    
Auditor Name GRANT THORNTON LLP    
Auditor Location Atlanta, Georgia