10-Q Filing

COVANTA HOLDING CORP CIK: 225648 Q3 2012

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000225648-12-000015`
Period End Date	20120930
Filing Date	20121018
Fiscal Year	2012
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	cva-20120930.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 107 Income Statement 164 Cash Flow Statement 129 Comprehensive Income 44

Balance Sheet 107 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Receivables, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$5.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$5.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in fixed maturities at cost	`AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecuritiesNoncurrentAmortizedCost`	$36.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in fixed maturities at cost	`AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecuritiesNoncurrentAmortizedCost`	$31.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$262.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$195.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted funds held in trust	`RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsCurrent`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted funds held in trust	`RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsCurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables (less allowances)	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$262.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Receivables (less allowances)	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$260.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Unbilled service receivables	`UnbilledReceivablesNotBillableAtBalanceSheetDateAmountExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Unbilled service receivables	`UnbilledReceivablesNotBillableAtBalanceSheetDateAmountExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear`	$20.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent`	$28.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$105.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$103.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	158.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	159.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	132.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$790.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	136.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in fixed maturities at market	`AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecuritiesNoncurrent`	$38.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in fixed maturities at market	`AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecuritiesNoncurrent`	$31.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted funds held in trust	`RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent`	$90.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted funds held in trust	`RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent`	$90.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unbilled service receivables	`UnbilledReceivablesNotBillableAtBalanceSheetDateAmountExpectedToBeCollectedAfterOneYear`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unbilled service receivables	`UnbilledReceivablesNotBillableAtBalanceSheetDateAmountExpectedToBeCollectedAfterOneYear`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Waste, service and energy contracts, net	`WasteServiceAndEnergyContractsNetNoncurrent`	$408.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Waste, service and energy contracts, net	`WasteServiceAndEnergyContractsNetNoncurrent`	$434.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$74.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in investees and joint ventures	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$43.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in investees and joint ventures	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$45.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$265.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$328.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$4.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$4.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of project debt	`ProjectDebtCurrent`	$140.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of project debt	`ProjectDebtCurrent`	$147.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	`AccruedExpensesAndOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$211.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	`AccruedExpensesAndOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$233.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfAssetsHeldForSale`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfAssetsHeldForSale`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$484.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$479.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Project debt	`ProjectDebtNoncurrent`	$493.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Project debt	`ProjectDebtNoncurrent`	$533.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$633.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Waste and service contracts	`WasteAndServiceContractsNoncurrent`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Waste and service contracts	`WasteAndServiceContractsNoncurrent`	$38.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$140.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$122.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$3.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 10 shares; none issued and outstanding)	`PreferredStockValueOutstanding`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 10 shares; none issued and outstanding)	`PreferredStockValueOutstanding`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 250 shares; issued; outstanding)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 250 shares; issued; outstanding)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$803.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$824.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsUnappropriated`	$244.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsUnappropriated`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at par	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at par	`TreasuryStockValue`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$977.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`MinorityInterest`	$5.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`MinorityInterest`	$6.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`MinorityInterest`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`MinorityInterest`	$33.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$983.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$4.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$4.38B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 164 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Waste and service revenues	`WasteAndServiceRevenue`	$264.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Waste and service revenues	`WasteAndServiceRevenue`	$800.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Waste and service revenues	`WasteAndServiceRevenue`	$802.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Waste and service revenues	`WasteAndServiceRevenue`	$273.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Electricity and steam sales	`ElectricUtilityRevenue`	$109.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Electricity and steam sales	`ElectricUtilityRevenue`	$297.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Electricity and steam sales	`ElectricUtilityRevenue`	$301.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Electricity and steam sales	`ElectricUtilityRevenue`	$115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating revenues	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$119.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating revenues	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating revenues	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$115.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating revenues	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$412.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$432.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Plant operating expenses	`CostOfServicesEnergyServices`	$221.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Plant operating expenses	`CostOfServicesEnergyServices`	$740.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Plant operating expenses	`CostOfServicesEnergyServices`	$735.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Plant operating expenses	`CostOfServicesEnergyServices`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$100.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
General and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$145.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net interest expense on project debt	`NetInterestExpenseOnProjectDebt`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net interest expense on project debt	`NetInterestExpenseOnProjectDebt`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net interest expense on project debt	`NetInterestExpenseOnProjectDebt`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net interest expense on project debt	`NetInterestExpenseOnProjectDebt`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net write-offs	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net write-offs	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net write-offs	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net write-offs	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$1.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$345.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$331.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$87.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$138.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$140.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeNet`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeNet`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeNet`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeNet`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$50.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expenses	`InterestAndDebtExpense`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expenses	`InterestAndDebtExpense`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expenses	`InterestAndDebtExpense`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expenses	`InterestAndDebtExpense`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$199.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$33.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAttributableToNoncontrollingEntity`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$193.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$34.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$141.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$193.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.37	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.25	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.35	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.98	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.05	USD	1 Quarter
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.30	USD	1 Quarter
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.24	USD	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	139.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	133.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	143.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	131.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.19	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.35	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.25	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.36	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.05	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.98	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.24	USD	3 Qtrs
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.30	USD	1 Quarter
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.34	USD	3 Qtrs
Covanta Holding Corporation	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.19	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	134.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	144.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	132.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Shares	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	140.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share:	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share:	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.45	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share:	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.23	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share:	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.15	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 129 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$199.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$33.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$145.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`CostOfServicesDepreciationAndAmortization`	$142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of long-term debt deferred financing costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of long-term debt deferred financing costs	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of debt premium and discount	`AmortizationOfDebtDiscountPremium`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of debt premium and discount	`AmortizationOfDebtDiscountPremium`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash convertible debt related expense	`NonCashConvertibleDebtRelatedExpense`	$19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends from unconsolidated investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends from unconsolidated investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reversal of uncertain tax positions related to pre-emergence tax matters	`ReversalUncertainTaxPositionsPreEmergence`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reversal of uncertain tax positions related to pre-emergence tax matters	`ReversalUncertainTaxPositionsPreEmergence`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reversal of uncertain tax positions related to pre-emergence tax matters	`ReversalUncertainTaxPositionsPreEmergence`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in restricted funds-other related to contractual liability to pre-petition creditors	`ChangeInRestrictedFundsOtherRelatedToContractualLiabilityToPrePetitionCreditors`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in restricted funds-other related to contractual liability to pre-petition creditors	`ChangeInRestrictedFundsOtherRelatedToContractualLiabilityToPrePetitionCreditors`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in restricted funds held in trust	`IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashAndInvestmentsForOperatingActivities`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in restricted funds held in trust	`IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCashAndInvestmentsForOperatingActivities`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in working capital, net of effects of acquisitions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-77.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in working capital, net of effects of acquisitions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total adjustments for continuing operations	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$221.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total adjustments for continuing operations	`AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$233.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$268.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$268.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$277.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$9.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$91.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$94.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of land use rights	`PaymentsForLandUseRights`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of land use rights	`PaymentsForLandUseRights`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-98.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-115.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$227.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-87.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$112.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$699.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of deferred financing costs	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of deferred financing costs	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$621.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on project debt	`RepaymentsOfProjectDebt`	$46.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on project debt	`RepaymentsOfProjectDebt`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Convertible debenture repurchases	`RepaymentsOfConvertibleDebt`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Convertible debenture repurchases	`RepaymentsOfConvertibleDebt`	$32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of borrowings on revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of borrowings on revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$83.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on project debt	`ProceedsFromBorrowingsOnProjectDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings on project debt	`ProceedsFromBorrowingsOnProjectDebt`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in restricted funds held in trust	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRestrictedCashFinancingActivities`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in restricted funds held in trust	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRestrictedCashFinancingActivities`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$51.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock repurchased	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock repurchased	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$203.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Financing of insurance premiums, net	`PaymentsForInsurancePremiums`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Financing of insurance premiums, net	`PaymentsForInsurancePremiums`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to partners of noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to partners of noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-331.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-152.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-154.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-323.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$234.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$262.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$203.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$234.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$262.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeDeductionOfDiscontinuedOperation`	$203.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsOfDiscontinuedOperationsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsOfDiscontinuedOperationsAtCarryingValue`	$-8.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$262.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$195.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 44 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$199.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$33.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment for pension plan termination settlement, net of tax, for insurance subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment for pension plan termination settlement, net of tax, for insurance subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment for pension plan termination settlement, net of tax, for insurance subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment for pension plan termination settlement, net of tax, for insurance subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$188.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$183.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.