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SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Schedule of useful lives of property and equipment

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, unless otherwise stated, using the following useful lives:

Type of property and equipment

    

Depreciation term

Buildings and improvements

10 to 30 years or term of lease

Landfills

Units of production

Vehicles

 

10 to 20 years

Machinery and equipment

 

3 to 20 years

Containers

 

5 to 10 years

Right-of-use assets

 

Shorter of lease term or life of underlying asset(s)

Schedule of useful life of intangible assets

Amortization is based on the estimated useful life using the following methods and rates:

Type of intangible asset

    

    

Amortization term

Indefinite life C of A

Indefinite

Customer lists and municipal contracts

Straight-line

5 to 10 years

Trade name, definite life C of A and other assets

 

Straight-line

 

1 to 15 years

Non-compete agreements

 

Straight-line

 

5 years