SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Useful life of intangible assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Indefinite Life C of A
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Indefinite useful life of intangible assets	Indefinite
Customer lists and municipal contracts \| Bottom of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Estimated useful life	5 years
Customer lists and municipal contracts \| Top of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Estimated useful life	10 years
Trade name, definite life C of A and other licenses \| Bottom of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Estimated useful life	1 year
Trade name, definite life C of A and other licenses \| Top of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Estimated useful life	15 years
Non-compete agreements
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets
Estimated useful life	5 years

Description of useful life used for intangible assets other than goodwill. [Refer: Intangible assets other than goodwill]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-IssueDate 2023-01-01
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