Landfill and Environmental Costs (Accrued Landfill and Environmental Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities | $ 1,937.2 | $ 1,786.4 | $ 1,507.3 | $ 1,346.4 |
| Environmental remediation | 485.4 | 487.5 | $ 454.9 | $ 462.8 |
| Total accrued landfill and environmental costs | 2,422.6 | 2,273.9 | ||
| Less: current portion | (141.6) | (132.6) | ||
| Long-term portion | $ 2,281.0 | $ 2,141.3 |
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- Definition Landfill and environmental liabilities. No definition available.
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- Definition Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/recommendedDisclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of estimated costs accrued as of the balance sheet date to comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the retirement of a waste management facility (such as a landfill or waste treatment facility). Represents the portion that will be paid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The estimated amount of costs required as of the balance sheet date to comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the retirement of a waste management facility, which will be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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