Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jul. 20, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000823768 | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | ||
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2011 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 15.0 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 472,054,373 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Current assets: | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 24 | $ 26 |
Long-term assets | ||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | $ 14,957 | $ 14,690 |
Waste Management, Inc. stockholders' equity: | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 630,282,461 | 630,282,461 |
Treasury stock, shares | 157,950,900 | 155,235,711 |
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program that is planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope of a business undertaken by an entity, or the manner in which that business is conducted. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of asset impairment charges, gains and losses related to the divestiture of businesses, and unusual items incurred during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). No definition available.
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and Noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change between the beginning and ending balance of cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from share-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from share-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the undistributed income (or loss) of equity method investments, net of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporations; such investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in the amount due from customers for the credit sale of goods and services; includes accounts receivable and other types of receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in other operating obligations not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow (inflow) from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the distribution of an entity's earnings in the form of dividends to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from noncontrolled interest to increase or decrease the number of shares they have in the entity. This does not include dividends paid to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. The nature of such security interests included herein may consist of debt securities, long-term capital lease obligations, and capital securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization associated with Property Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets. No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) in Other Assets, Current. No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) in Other Assets, Non-current. No definition available.
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Interest accretion on and discount rate adjustments to environmental remediation liabilities and recovery assets No definition available.
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Interest accretion on landfill liabilities No definition available.
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This element represents the cash inflow during the period from the sale of businesses and other assets. No definition available.
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Common stock cash dividend declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions to noncontrolling interest holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total unsold securities at the end of an accounting period, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net changes to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains (losses) on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax effect of the reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of tax effect. The after tax effect change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of stock issued as of the balance sheet date, including shares that had been issued and were previously outstanding but which are now held in the treasury. No definition available.
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity-based compensation transactions, including dividend equivalents, net of taxes. No definition available.
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Equity-based compensation transactions, including dividend equivalents, net of taxes, shares. No definition available.
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Other Transaction shares. No definition available.
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Tax effect of the gross appreciation or the gross loss, net of reclassification adjustment, in the change in value of available for sale securities during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effects of the net changes to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect on the change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Basis of Presentation |
The financial statements presented in this report represent the
consolidation of Waste Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation;
Waste Management’s wholly-owned and majority-owned
subsidiaries; and certain variable interest entities for which
Waste Management or its subsidiaries are the primary
beneficiary. Waste Management is a holding company and all
operations are conducted by its subsidiaries. When the terms
“the Company,” “we,” “us” or
“our” are used in this document, those terms refer to
Waste Management, Inc., its consolidated subsidiaries and
consolidated variable interest entities. When we use the term
“WM,” we are referring only to Waste Management, Inc.,
the parent holding company.
We manage and evaluate our principal operations through five
Groups. Our four geographic operating Groups, which are
comprised of our Eastern, Midwest, Southern and Western Groups,
provide collection, transfer, disposal (in both solid waste and
hazardous waste landfills) and recycling services. Our fifth
Group is the Wheelabrator Group, which provides
waste-to-energy
services and manages
waste-to-energy
facilities and independent power production plants. We also
provide additional services that are not managed through our
five Groups, which are presented in this report as
“Other.” Additional information related to our
segments can be found in Note 9.
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are
unaudited. In the opinion of management, these financial
statements include all adjustments, which, unless otherwise
disclosed, are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The
results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results for the entire year. The financial statements presented
herein should be read in connection with the financial
statements included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2010.
In preparing our financial statements, we make numerous
estimates and assumptions that affect the accounting for and
recognition and disclosure of assets, liabilities, equity,
revenues and expenses. We must make these estimates and
assumptions because certain information that we use is dependent
on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of
precision from data available or simply cannot be readily
calculated based on generally accepted methods. In some cases,
these estimates are particularly difficult to determine and we
must exercise significant judgment. In preparing our financial
statements, the most difficult, subjective and complex estimates
and the assumptions that present the greatest amount of
uncertainty relate to our accounting for landfills,
environmental remediation liabilities, asset impairments,
deferred income taxes and reserves associated with our insured
and self-insured claims. Actual results could differ materially
from the estimates and assumptions that we use in the
preparation of our financial statements.
Adoption
of New Accounting Pronouncements
Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements — In
October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) amended authoritative guidance associated
with multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. This amended
guidance addresses the determination of when individual
deliverables within an arrangement are required to be treated as
separate units of accounting and modifies the manner in which
consideration is allocated across the separately identifiable
deliverables. The amendments to authoritative guidance
associated with multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements became
effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. The new
accounting standard has been applied prospectively to
arrangements entered into or materially modified after the date
of adoption. The adoption of this guidance has not had a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
However, our adoption of this guidance may significantly impact
our accounting and reporting for future revenue arrangements to
the extent they are material.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to our prior period
consolidated financial information in order to conform to the
current year presentation.
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Landfill and Environmental Remediation Liabilities |
Liabilities for landfill and environmental remediation costs are
presented in the table below (in millions):
The changes to landfill and environmental remediation
liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the
six months ended June 30, 2011 are reflected in the table
below (in millions):
At several of our landfills, we provide financial assurance by
depositing cash into restricted trust funds or escrow accounts
for purposes of settling final capping, closure, post-closure
and environmental remediation obligations. Generally, these
trust funds are established to comply with statutory
requirements and operating agreements and we are the sole
beneficiary of the restricted balances. However, certain of the
funds have been established for the benefit of both the Company
and the host community in which we operate.
The fair value of trust funds and escrow accounts for which we
are the sole beneficiary was $120 million at June 30,
2011 and is included in long-term “Other assets” in
our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our investments and
receivables related to the trusts that have been established for
the benefit of both the Company and the host community in which
we operate had an aggregate carrying value of $105 million
at June 30, 2011 and are recorded in “Other
receivables” and as long-term “Other assets” in
our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 12 for
additional information related to these trusts.
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Description of the asset retirement obligation and the associated long-lived asset. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement from service 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. This element may be used for all the disclosures related to asset retirement obligations. Disclosures of environmental loss contingencies, such as presence of hazardous waste, relevant information from reports issued by regulators, and estimated costs to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. This element may be used for all of an entity's disclosures about environmental loss contingencies. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire inventory disclosure including data and tables. No definition available.
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Debt |
The following table summarizes the major components of debt at
each balance sheet date (in millions) and provides the
maturities and interest rate ranges of each major category as of
June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Debt
Classification
As of June 30, 2011, we had $321 million of debt
maturing within the next twelve months, including
U.S. $144 million under our Canadian credit facility.
We have classified $123 million of these borrowings as
long-term as of June 30, 2011 based on our intent and
ability to refinance these borrowings on a long-term basis.
Net
Debt Borrowings
In February 2011, we issued $400 million of
4.60% senior notes due March 2021. The net proceeds from
the debt issuance were $396 million. We used a portion of
the proceeds to repay $147 million of 7.65% senior
notes that matured in March 2011. During the second quarter of
2011, we repaid approximately $77 million of advances
outstanding under our Canadian credit facility with available
cash.
Revolving
Credit and Letter of Credit Facilities
As of June 30, 2011, we had an aggregate committed capacity
of $2.5 billion for letters of credit under various credit
facilities. In May 2011, we amended and restated our
$2.0 billion revolving credit facility as a result of
changes in market conditions, which significantly reduced the
cost of the facility. We also extended the term through May
2016. Our revolving credit facility is our primary source of
letter of credit capacity. Our remaining letter of credit
capacity is provided under facilities with terms that extend
from June 2013 to June 2015. As of June 30, 2011, we had an
aggregate of $1.5 billion of letters of credit outstanding
under various credit facilities. Approximately $1.1 billion
of these letters of credit have been issued under our revolving
credit facility. There were no borrowings under these credit
facilities during the first half of 2011.
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Information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative
instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions):
We have not offset fair value amounts recognized for our
derivative instruments. For information related to the methods
used to measure our derivative assets and liabilities at fair
value, refer to Note 11.
Interest
Rate Derivatives
Interest
Rate Swaps
We use interest rate swaps to maintain a portion of our debt
obligations at variable market interest rates. As of
June 30, 2011, we had approximately $5.6 billion in
fixed-rate senior notes outstanding compared with
$5.4 billion as of December 31, 2010. As of
June 30, 2011, the interest payments on $1 billion, or
18%, of these senior notes have been swapped to variable
interest rates to protect the debt against changes in fair value
due to changes in benchmark interest rates, compared with
$500 million, or 9%, as of December 31, 2010. The
increase in the notional amount of our interest rate swaps from
December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011 was due to the
execution of $600 million of interest rate swaps in March
2011 partially offset by the scheduled maturity of
$100 million of interest rate swaps in March 2011.
We have designated our interest rate swaps as fair value hedges
of our fixed-rate senior notes. Fair value hedge accounting for
interest rate swap contracts has increased the carrying value of
debt instruments by $85 million as of June 30, 2011
and $79 million as of December 31, 2010.
Gains or losses on the derivatives as well as the offsetting
losses or gains on the hedged items attributable to our interest
rate swaps are recognized in current earnings. We include gains
and losses on our interest rate swaps as adjustments to interest
expense, which is the same financial statement line item where
offsetting gains and losses on the related hedged items are
recorded. The following table summarizes the fair value
adjustments from interest rate swaps and the underlying hedged
items on our results of operations (in millions):
We also recognize the impacts of (i) net periodic
settlements of current interest on our active interest rate
swaps and (ii) the amortization of previously terminated
interest rate swap agreements as adjustments to interest
expense.
The
following table summarizes the impact of periodic settlements of
active swap agreements and the impact of terminated swap
agreements on our results of operations (in millions):
Forward-Starting
Interest Rate Swaps
In 2009, we entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps
with a total notional value of $525 million to hedge the
risk of changes in semi-annual interest payments due to
fluctuations in the forward ten-year LIBOR swap rate for
anticipated fixed-rate debt issuances in 2011, 2012 and 2014. We
designated these forward-starting interest rate swaps as cash
flow hedges.
During the first quarter of 2011, $150 million of these
forward-starting interest rate swaps were terminated
contemporaneously with the actual issuance of senior notes in
February 2011, and we paid cash of $9 million to settle the
liability related to these swap agreements. The ineffectiveness
recognized upon termination of the hedges was immaterial and the
related deferred loss continues to be recognized as a component
of “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” The
deferred loss is being amortized as an increase to interest
expense over the ten-year life of the senior notes issued in
February 2011 using the effective interest method. The
incremental interest expense associated with these
forward-starting interest rate swaps was immaterial during the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011. As of
June 30, 2011, the amount scheduled to be reclassified as
an increase to interest expense over the next twelve months is
immaterial.
The forward-starting interest rate swaps outstanding as of
June 30, 2011 relate to anticipated debt issuances in
November 2012 and March 2014. As of June 30, 2011, the fair
value of these active interest rate derivatives was comprised of
$22 million of long-term liabilities compared with
$13 million of long-term liabilities as of
December 31, 2010.
We recognized pre-tax and after-tax losses of $11 million
and $7 million, respectively, to other comprehensive income
for changes in the fair value of our forward-starting interest
rate swaps during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and
$7 million and $5 million, respectively, during the
six months ended June 30, 2011. We recognized pre-tax and
after-tax losses of $41 million and $25 million,
respectively, to other comprehensive income for changes in the
fair value of our forward-starting interest rate swaps during
the three months ended June 30, 2010 and $46 million
and $28 million, respectively, during the six months ended
June 30, 2010. There was no significant ineffectiveness
associated with these hedges during the three and six months
ended June 30, 2011 or 2010.
Treasury
Rate Locks
In prior years, we used Treasury rate locks to secure underlying
interest rates in anticipation of senior note issuances. These
cash flow hedging agreements resulted in deferred losses, net of
taxes, of $14 million at June 30, 2011 and
$16 million at December 31, 2010, which are included
in “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” These
deferred losses are reclassified as an increase to interest
expense over the life of the related senior note
issuances, which extend through 2032. Pre-tax and after-tax
amounts of $2 million and $1 million, respectively,
for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and
June 30, 2010, and pre-tax and after-tax amounts of
$4 million and $2 million, respectively, for the
six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30,
2010, were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive
income and into interest expense. As of June 30, 2011,
$7 million (on a pre-tax basis) is scheduled to be
reclassified as an increase to interest expense over the next
twelve months.
Credit-Risk-Related
Contingent Features
Certain of our interest rate derivative instruments contain
provisions related to the Company’s credit rating. If the
Company’s credit rating were to fall to specified levels
below investment grade, the counterparties have the ability to
terminate the derivative agreements, resulting in settlement of
all affected transactions. As of June 30, 2011, we had not
experienced any credit events that would trigger these
provisions, nor did we have any derivative instruments with
credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net
liability position.
Foreign
Currency Derivatives
We use foreign currency exchange rate derivatives to hedge our
exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates for anticipated
intercompany cash transactions between Waste Management
Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary
(“WM Holdings”), and its Canadian subsidiaries.
As of June 30, 2011, we had foreign currency forward
contracts outstanding for all of the anticipated cash flows
associated with a debt arrangement between these wholly-owned
subsidiaries. The hedged cash flows include C$370 million
of principal, which is scheduled for payment on October 31,
2013, and interest payments scheduled as follows:
C$10 million on November 30, 2011, C$11 million
on November 30, 2012 and C$10 million on
October 31, 2013. We designated our foreign currency
derivatives as cash flow hedges.
Gains or losses on the underlying hedged items attributable to
foreign currency exchange risk are recognized in current
earnings. We include gains and losses on our foreign currency
forward contracts as adjustments to other income and expense,
which is the same financial statement line item where offsetting
gains and losses on the related hedged items are recorded. The
following table summarizes the pre-tax impacts of our foreign
currency cash flow derivatives on our comprehensive income and
results of operations (in millions):
Amounts reported in other comprehensive income and accumulated
other comprehensive income are reported net of tax. Adjustments
to other comprehensive income for changes in the fair value of
our foreign currency cash flow hedges resulted in the
recognition of after-tax losses of $2 million and
$8 million during the three and six months ended
June 30, 2011, respectively, as compared with the
recognition of after-tax gains of $10 million and
$3 million during the three and six months ended
June 30, 2010, respectively. After-tax adjustments for the
reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive
income into income were $1 million and $7 million
during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011,
respectively. After-tax adjustments for the reclassification of
gains from accumulated other comprehensive income into income
were $11 million and
$3 million during the three and six months ended
June 30, 2010, respectively. There was no significant
ineffectiveness associated with these hedges during the three
and six months ended June 30, 2011 or 2010.
Electricity
Commodity Derivatives
As a result of the expiration of certain long-term electricity
contracts at our
waste-to-energy
facilities, we use short-term “receive fixed, pay
variable” electricity commodity swaps to mitigate the
variability in our revenues and cash flows caused by
fluctuations in the market prices for electricity. We hedged
672,360 megawatt hours, or approximately 26%, of our
Wheelabrator Group’s full year 2010 merchant electricity
sales and the swaps executed through June 30, 2011 are
expected to hedge about 1.6 million megawatt hours, or 49%,
of the Group’s full year 2011 merchant electricity sales.
For the three-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
we hedged 49% and 45%, respectively, of our merchant electricity
sales. For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, we hedged 51% and 25%, respectively, of our merchant
electricity sales. There was no significant ineffectiveness
associated with these cash flow hedges and all financial
statement impacts associated with these derivatives were
immaterial for the three-month and six-month periods ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010.
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Income Taxes |
Our effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2011 was 34.5% and 35.1%, respectively, compared
with 44.2% and 41.2% for the comparable prior year periods. We
evaluate our effective income tax rate at each interim period
and adjust it accordingly as facts and circumstances warrant.
The differences between federal income taxes computed at the
federal statutory rate and reported income taxes for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2011 were primarily due to
the favorable impact of federal tax credits offset by the
unfavorable impact of state and local income taxes. The
differences between federal income taxes computed at the federal
statutory rate and reported income taxes for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010 were primarily due to an
increase in our state deferred income taxes to reflect the
impact of changes in the estimated income tax rate at which
temporary differences would be realized and the unfavorable
impact of state and local income taxes.
Investment in Refined Coal Facility — In
January 2011, we acquired a noncontrolling interest in a limited
liability company, which was established to invest in and manage
a refined coal facility in North Dakota. The facility’s
refinement processes qualify for federal tax credits that are
expected to be realized through 2019 in accordance with
Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our initial
consideration for this investment consisted of a cash payment of
$48 million.
We account for our investment in this entity using the equity
method of accounting, recognizing our share of the entity’s
results and other reductions in “Equity in net losses of
unconsolidated entities,” within our Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Operations. During both the three and six months
ended June 30, 2011, we recognized $2 million of net
losses resulting from our share of the entity’s operating
losses. Our tax provision for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2011 was reduced by $4 million and
$7 million, respectively, primarily as a result of tax
credits realized from this investment. See Note 12 for
additional information related to this investment.
Investment in Federal Low-income Housing Tax
Credits — In April 2010, we acquired a
noncontrolling interest in a limited liability company
established to invest in and manage low-income housing
properties. The entity’s low-income housing investments
qualify for federal tax credits that are expected to be realized
through 2020 in accordance with Section 42 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
We account for our investment in this entity using the equity
method of accounting. We recognize our share of the
entity’s results and reductions in the value of our
investment in “Equity in net losses of unconsolidated
entities,” within our Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations. The value of our investment decreases as the tax
credits are generated and utilized. During the three and six
months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized $6 million
and $12 million of losses for reductions in the value of
our investment, $2 million and $4 million of interest
expense, and a reduction in our tax provision of
$11 million (including $7 million of tax credits) and
$18 million (including
$11 million of tax credits), respectively. During the three
and six months ended June 30, 2010, we recognized
$8 million of losses for reductions in the value of our
investment, $1 million of interest expense and a reduction
in our tax provision of $11 million (including
$8 million of tax credits). See Note 12 for additional
information related to this investment.
Recent Legislation — The Tax Relief,
Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act,
signed into law on December 17, 2010, included an extension
of the bonus depreciation allowance through the end of 2012 and
increased the amount of qualifying capital expenditures that can
be depreciated immediately from 50 percent to
100 percent. The 100 percent depreciation deduction
applies to qualifying property placed in service from
September 8, 2010 through December 31, 2011. The
acceleration of deductions on 2011 capital expenditures
resulting from the bonus depreciation provision will have no
impact on our effective tax rate. However, the ability to
accelerate depreciation deductions is expected to decrease our
2011 cash taxes by approximately $190 million. Taking the
accelerated tax depreciation will result in increased cash taxes
in future periods when the accelerated deductions for these
capital expenditures would have otherwise been taken.
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Comprehensive income was as follows (in millions):
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, which
is included as a component of Waste Management, Inc.
stockholders’ equity, were as follows (in millions):
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Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the
following common share data (shares in millions):
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Financial Instruments — We have obtained
letters of credit, performance bonds and insurance policies and
have established trust funds and issued financial guarantees to
support tax-exempt bonds, contracts, performance of landfill
final capping, closure and post-closure requirements,
environmental remediation, and other obligations. Letters of
credit generally are supported by our revolving credit facility
and other credit facilities established for that purpose. We
obtain surety bonds and insurance policies from an entity in
which we have a noncontrolling financial interest. We also
obtain insurance from a wholly-owned insurance company, the sole
business of which is to issue policies for us. In those
instances where our use of financial assurance from entities we
own or have financial interests in is not allowed, we have
available alternative financial assurance mechanisms.
Management does not expect that any claims against or draws on
these instruments would have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated financial statements. We have not experienced any
unmanageable difficulty in obtaining the required financial
assurance instruments for our current operations. In an ongoing
effort to mitigate risks of future cost increases and reductions
in available capacity, we continue to evaluate various options
to access cost-effective sources of financial assurance.
Insurance — We carry insurance coverage for
protection of our assets and operations from certain risks
including automobile liability, general liability, real and
personal property, workers’ compensation, directors’
and officers’ liability, pollution legal liability and
other coverages we believe are customary to the industry. Our
exposure to loss for insurance claims is generally limited to
the per incident deductible under the related insurance
policy. Our exposure, however, could increase if our insurers
are unable to meet their commitments on a timely basis.
We have retained a significant portion of the risks related to
our automobile, general liability and workers’ compensation
insurance programs. For our self-insured retentions, the
exposure for unpaid claims and associated expenses, including
incurred but not reported losses, is based on an actuarial
valuation and internal estimates. The accruals for these
liabilities could be revised if future occurrences or loss
development significantly differ from our assumptions used. We
do not expect any known casualty, property, environmental or
other contingency to have a material impact on our financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Guarantees — In the ordinary course of our
business, WM and WM Holdings enter into guarantee
agreements associated with their subsidiaries’ operations.
Additionally, WM and WM Holdings have each guaranteed all
of the senior debt of the other entity. No additional
liabilities have been recorded for these intercompany guarantees
because all of the underlying obligations are reflected in our
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We also have guaranteed the obligations of, and provided
indemnification to, third parties in the ordinary course of
business. Guarantee agreements outstanding as of June 30,
2011 include (i) guarantees of unconsolidated
entities’ financial obligations maturing through 2020 for
maximum future payments of $11 million; and
(ii) agreements guaranteeing certain market value losses
for approximately 900 homeowners’ properties adjacent to or
near 19 of our landfills. Our indemnification obligations
generally arise in divestitures and provide that we will be
responsible for liabilities associated with our operations for
events that occurred prior to the sale of the operations.
Additionally, under certain of our acquisition agreements, we
have provided for additional consideration to be paid to the
sellers if established financial targets are achieved
post-closing and we have recognized liabilities for these
contingent obligations based on an estimate of the fair value of
these contingencies at the time of acquisition. Contingent
obligations related to indemnification arising from our
divestitures and contingent consideration provided for by our
acquisitions are not expected to be material to our financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
Environmental Matters — A significant portion
of our operating costs and capital expenditures could be
characterized as costs of environmental protection, as we are
subject to an array of laws and regulations relating to the
protection of the environment. Under current laws and
regulations, we may have liabilities for environmental damage
caused by our operations, or for damage caused by conditions
that existed before we acquired a site. In addition to
remediation activity required by state or local authorities,
such liabilities include potentially responsible party, or PRP,
investigations. The costs associated with these liabilities can
include settlements, certain legal and consultant fees, as well
as incremental internal and external costs directly associated
with site investigation and
clean-up.
Estimating our degree of responsibility for remediation is
inherently difficult. We recognize and accrue for an estimated
remediation liability when we determine that such liability is
both probable and reasonably estimable. Determining the method
and ultimate cost of remediation requires that a number of
assumptions be made. There can sometimes be a range of
reasonable estimates of the costs associated with the
investigation of the extent of environmental impact and
identification of likely site-remediation alternatives. In these
cases, we use the amount within the range that constitutes our
best estimate. If no amount within a range appears to be a
better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is the
low end of such range. If we used the high ends of such ranges,
our aggregate potential liability would be approximately
$150 million higher than the $275 million recorded in
the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of
June 30, 2011. Our ongoing review of our remediation
liabilities, in light of relevant internal and external facts
and circumstances, could result in revisions to our accruals
that could cause upward or downward adjustments to income from
operations. These adjustments could be material in any given
period.
As of June 30, 2011, we had been notified that we are a PRP
in connection with 79 locations listed on the EPA’s
National Priorities List, or NPL. Of the 79 sites at which
claims have been made against us, 17 are sites we own.
Each of the NPL sites we own was initially developed by others
as a landfill disposal facility. At each of these facilities, we
are working in conjunction with the government to characterize
or remediate identified site problems, and we have either agreed
with other legally liable parties on an arrangement for sharing
the costs of remediation or are working toward a cost-sharing
agreement. We generally expect to receive any amounts due from
other participating parties at or near the time that we make the
remedial expenditures. The other 62 NPL sites, which we do not
own, are at various procedural stages under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended, known as CERCLA or Superfund.
The majority of these proceedings involving NPL sites that we do
not own are based on allegations that certain of our
subsidiaries (or their predecessors) transported hazardous
substances to the sites, often prior to our acquisition of these
subsidiaries. CERCLA generally provides for liability for those
parties owning, operating, transporting to or disposing at the
sites. Proceedings arising under Superfund typically involve
numerous waste generators and other waste transportation and
disposal companies and seek to allocate or recover costs
associated with site investigation and remediation, which costs
could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on
our consolidated financial statements. At some of the sites at
which we have been identified as a PRP, our liability is well
defined as a consequence of a governmental decision and an
agreement among liable parties as to the share each will pay for
implementing that remedy. At other sites, where no remedy has
been selected or the liable parties have been unable to agree on
an appropriate allocation, our future costs are uncertain.
Litigation — In April 2002, certain former
participants in the ERISA plans of WM Holdings filed a
lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Columbia in a case entitled William S. Harris, et al. v.
James E. Koenig, et al. The lawsuit attempts to increase the
recovery of a class of ERISA plan participants on behalf of the
plan based on allegations related to both the events alleged in,
and the settlements relating to, the securities class action
against WM Holdings that was settled in 1998, the
litigation against WM in Texas that was settled in 2002, as well
as the decision to offer WM common stock as an investment option
within the plan beginning in 1990, despite alleged knowledge by
at least two members of the investment committee of financial
misstatement by WM during the relevant time period.
During the second quarter of 2010, the Court dismissed certain
claims against individual defendants, including all claims
against each of the current members of our Board of Directors.
Recently, plaintiffs dismissed all claims related to the
settlement of the securities class action against WM that was
settled in 2002, and the court certified a limited class of
participants who may bring claims on behalf of the plan, but not
individually. After initially asserting broader claims as to the
plan, the plaintiffs now purport to file their complaint on
behalf of plan participants who invested in WM common stock
during a time frame ended February 24, 1998. The lawsuit
now names as defendants WM Holdings; the members of
WM Holdings’ Board of Directors prior to July 1998;
the administrative and investments committees of the plan; and
State Street Bank & Trust, the trustee and investment
manager of the WM common stock fund available within the plan.
Mr. Simpson, our Chief Financial Officer, is a named
defendant in this action by virtue of his membership on the plan
investment committee. The outcome of this lawsuit cannot be
predicted with certainty, and these matters could impact the
plan’s net assets available for benefits. The plan and
other defendants intend to defend themselves vigorously in this
litigation.
Two separate wage and hour lawsuits were commenced in October
2006 and March 2007 that are pending against certain of our
subsidiaries in California, each seeking class certification.
The actions were coordinated to proceed in San Diego County
Superior Court. Both lawsuits make the same general allegations
that our subsidiaries failed to comply with certain California
wage and hour laws, including allegedly failing to provide meal
and rest periods and failing to properly pay hourly and overtime
wages. We have executed a settlement agreement in connection
with this matter. Following a hearing on July 15, 2011, the
Court executed an order approving the class action settlement
and judgement. We anticipate all the details with respect to the
settlement will be resolved and finally approved this fall.
Additionally, in July 2008, we were named as a defendant in a
purported class action in the Circuit Court of Bullock County,
Alabama, which was subsequently removed to the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. This suit
pertains to our fuel and environmental charge in our customer
service agreements and generally alleges that such charges were
not properly disclosed, were unfair, and were contrary to
contract. We filed a motion to dismiss that was partially
granted during the third quarter of 2010, resulting in dismissal
of the plaintiffs’ RICO and national class action claims.
We deny all of the claims asserted in this action and intend to
continue to oppose class certification and will vigorously
defend these matters. Given the inherent uncertainties of
litigation, the ultimate outcome of these cases cannot be
predicted at this time, nor can possible damages, if any, be
reasonably estimated.
We often enter into contractual arrangements with landowners
imposing obligations on us to meet certain regulatory or
contractual conditions upon site closure or upon termination of
the agreements. Compliance with these arrangements is inherently
subject to subjective determinations and may result in disputes,
including litigation. In May 2008, Mnoian Management, Inc. filed
suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking remediation
and increased compaction of a site we had previously leased for
landfill purposes. The parties are participating in arbitration
and have exchanged plans to remediate the site’s compaction
fill. The Company believes it has valid defenses and will
continue to vigorously defend these claims.
From time to time, we also are named as defendants in personal
injury and property damage lawsuits, including purported class
actions, on the basis of having owned, operated or transported
waste to a disposal facility that is alleged to have
contaminated the environment or, in certain cases, on the basis
of having conducted environmental remediation activities at
sites. Some of the lawsuits may seek to have us pay the costs of
monitoring of allegedly affected sites and health care
examinations of allegedly affected persons for a substantial
period of time even where no actual damage is proven. While we
believe we have meritorious defenses to these lawsuits, the
ultimate resolution is often substantially uncertain due to the
difficulty of determining the cause, extent and impact of
alleged contamination (which may have occurred over a long
period of time), the potential for successive groups of
complainants to emerge, the diversity of the individual
plaintiffs’ circumstances, and the potential contribution
or indemnification obligations of co-defendants or other third
parties, among other factors.
As a large company with operations across the United States and
Canada, we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits,
disputes and claims arising in the ordinary course of our
business. Many of these actions raise complex factual and legal
issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against
us include commercial, customer, and employment-related claims,
including, as noted above, purported class action lawsuits
related to our customer service agreements and purported class
actions involving federal and state wage and hour and other
laws. The plaintiffs in some actions seek unspecified damages or
injunctive relief, or both. These actions are in various
procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance. We
currently do not believe that any such actions will ultimately
have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
WM’s charter and bylaws require indemnification of its
officers and directors if statutory standards of conduct have
been met and allow the advancement of expenses to these
individuals upon receipt of an undertaking by the individuals to
repay all expenses if it is ultimately determined that they did
not meet the required standards of conduct. Additionally, WM has
entered into separate indemnification agreements with each of
the members of its Board of Directors as well as its President
and Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer.
The Company may incur substantial expenses in connection with
the fulfillment of its advancement of costs and indemnification
obligations in connection with current actions involving former
officers of the Company or its subsidiaries or other actions or
proceedings that may be brought against its former or current
officers, directors and employees.
Item 103 of the SEC’s
Regulation S-K
requires disclosure of certain environmental matters when a
governmental authority is a party to the proceedings, or such
proceedings are known to be contemplated, unless we reasonably
believe that the matter will result in no monetary sanctions, or
in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of less
than $100,000. The following matters pending as of June 30,
2011 are disclosed in accordance with that requirement:
On April 4, 2006, the EPA issued a Notice of Violation
(“NOV”) to Waste Management of Hawaii, Inc., an
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of WM, and to the City and
County of Honolulu for alleged violations of the federal Clean
Air Act, based on alleged failure to submit certain reports and
design plans required by the EPA, and the failure to begin and
timely complete the installation of a gas collection and control
system (“GCCS”) for the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary
Landfill on Oahu. The EPA has also indicated that it will seek
penalties and injunctive relief as part of the NOV enforcement
for elevated landfill temperatures that were recorded after
installation of the GCCS. The parties have been in confidential
settlement negotiations. Pursuant to an indemnity agreement, any
penalty assessed will be paid by the Company, and not by the
City and County of Honolulu.
On February 25, 2011, the EPA issued an NOV to Chemical
Waste Management, Inc.’s Kettleman Hills facility for
alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act. The EPA has indicated it will seek civil penalties for the
violations alleged, which relate primarily to management of
landfill leachate, laboratory protocols, and the management and
disposal of certain hazardous waste.
On April 11, 2011, Waste Management LampTracker,
Inc.’s Kaiser, Missouri facility was notified that the EPA
will be filing an administrative complaint and assessing civil
penalties for alleged Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
violations relating to container and facility management and the
handling of certain waste.
Regarding a matter previously reported, three Wheelabrator Group
subsidiaries have entered into a settlement with the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resolving allegations of
violations at Wheelabrator Group facilities in Saugus, North
Andover and Millbury, Massachusetts. A consent judgment
finalizing the settlement was approved by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Superior Court on May 2, 2011. The settlement
required the following payments, which were made as of
June 30, 2011: $4.5 million for creation of a fund to
be distributed to municipal customers of the three facilities by
the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General;
$2 million for civil penalties arising from alleged
violations of regulations and permit conditions; and $500,000 as
a donation to the Massachusetts Natural Resources Damages Trust.
In addition, the Wheelabrator Group subsidiaries will fund
$500,000 in supplemental environmental projects.
Multiemployer, Defined Benefit Pension Plans —
About 20% of our workforce is covered by collective bargaining
agreements with various union locals across the United States
and Canada. As a result of some of these agreements, certain of
our subsidiaries are participating employers in a number of
trustee-managed multiemployer, defined benefit pension plans for
the affected employees. One of the most significant
multiemployer pension plans in which we participate is the
Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan
(“Central States Pension Plan”), which has reported
that it adopted a rehabilitation plan as a result of its
actuarial certification for the plan year beginning
January 1, 2008. The Central States Pension Plan is in
“critical status,” as defined by the Pension
Protection Act of 2006.
In connection with our ongoing renegotiation of various
collective bargaining agreements, we may discuss and negotiate
for the complete or partial withdrawal from one or more of these
pension plans. A complete or partial withdrawal from a
multiemployer pension plan may also occur if employees covered
by a collective bargaining agreement vote to decertify a union
from continuing to represent them. We recognized charges to
“Operating” expenses of $28 million in the first
quarter of 2010 associated with the withdrawal of three
bargaining units from the Central States Pension Plan in
connection with our negotiations of these unit’s
agreements. We are still negotiating and litigating final
resolutions of our withdrawal liability for this withdrawal and
previous withdrawals, which could be materially higher than the
charges we have recognized. We do not believe that our
withdrawals from the
multiemployer plans, individually or in the aggregate, will have
a material adverse effect on our financial condition or
liquidity. However, depending on the number of employees
withdrawn in any future period and the financial condition of
the multiemployer plans at the time of withdrawal, such
withdrawals could materially affect our results of operations in
the period of the withdrawal.
Tax Matters — We are currently in the
examination phase of IRS audits for the tax years 2010 and 2011
and expect these audits to be completed within the next six and
18 months, respectively. We participate in the IRS’s
Compliance Assurance Program, which means we work with the IRS
throughout the year in order to resolve any material issues
prior to the filing of our year-end tax return. We are also
currently undergoing audits by various state and local
jurisdictions that date back to 2000. In the third quarter of
2010, we finalized audits in Canada through the 2005 tax year
and are not currently under audit for any subsequent tax years.
To provide for certain potential tax exposures, we maintain a
liability for unrecognized tax benefits, the balance of which
management believes is adequate. Results of audit assessments by
taxing authorities are not currently expected to have a material
adverse impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
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We currently manage and evaluate our operations primarily
through our Eastern, Midwest, Southern, Western and Wheelabrator
Groups. These five Groups are presented below as our reportable
segments. Our four geographic operating Groups provide
collection, transfer, disposal (in both solid waste and
hazardous waste landfills) and recycling services. Our fifth
Group is the Wheelabrator Group, which provides
waste-to-energy
services and manages
waste-to-energy
facilities and independent power production plants. We serve
residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers
throughout North America. The operations not managed through our
five operating Groups are presented herein as “Other.”
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable
segments for the three and six months ended June 30 is shown in
the following table (in millions):
Fluctuations in our operating results may be caused by many
factors, including
period-to-period
changes in the relative contribution of revenue by each line of
business and operating segment and by general economic
conditions. In addition, our revenues and income from operations
typically reflect seasonal patterns. Our operating revenues
normally tend to be somewhat higher in the summer months,
primarily due to the traditional seasonal increase in the volume
of construction and demolition waste. Historically, the volumes
of industrial and residential waste in certain regions in which
we operate have tended to increase during the summer months. Our
second and third quarter revenues and results of operations
typically reflect these seasonal trends.
Additionally, certain destructive weather conditions that tend
to occur during the second half of the year, such as hurricanes
that most often impact our Southern Group, can actually increase
our revenues in the areas affected. While weather-related and
other “one-time” occurrences can boost revenues
through additional work, as a result of significant
start-up
costs and other factors, such revenue sometimes generates
earnings at comparatively lower margins. Certain weather
conditions, including severe winter storms, may result in the
temporary suspension of our operations, which can significantly
affect the operating results of the affected regions. The
operating results of our first quarter also often reflect higher
repair and maintenance expenses because we rely on the slower
winter months, when waste flows are generally lower, to perform
scheduled maintenance at our
waste-to-energy
facilities.
From time to time, the operating results of our reportable
segments are significantly affected by unusual or infrequent
transactions or events. During the first quarter of 2010, our
Midwest Group recognized a $28 million charge as a result
of bargaining unit employees in Michigan and Ohio agreeing to
our proposal to withdraw them from an underfunded multiemployer
pension plan. Refer to Note 8 for additional information
related to our participation in multiemployer pension plans.
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We filed a lawsuit in March 2008 related to the revenue
management software implementation that was suspended in 2007
and abandoned in 2009. Accordingly, in 2009, we recognized a
non-cash charge of $51 million for the abandonment of the
licensed software. In April 2010, we settled the lawsuit and
received a one-time cash payment. The settlement increased our
“Income from operations” for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2010 by $77 million.
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Assets
and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value
Our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a
recurring basis include the following (in millions):
Fair
Value of Debt
At June 30, 2011, the carrying value of our debt was
approximately $9.0 billion compared with $8.9 billion
at December 31, 2010. The carrying value of our debt
includes adjustments for both the unamortized fair value
adjustments related to terminated hedge arrangements and fair
value adjustments of debt instruments that are currently hedged.
The estimated fair value of our debt was approximately
$9.6 billion at June 30, 2011 and approximately
$9.2 billion at December 31, 2010. The estimated fair
value of our senior notes is based on quoted market prices. The
carrying value of remarketable debt approximates fair value due
to the short-term nature of the interest rates.
The fair value of our other debt is estimated using discounted
cash flow analysis, based on rates we would currently pay for
similar types of instruments.
Although we have determined the estimated fair value amounts
using available market information and commonly accepted
valuation methodologies, considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.
Accordingly, our estimates are not necessarily indicative of the
amounts that we, or holders of the instruments, could realize in
a current market exchange. The use of different assumptions
and/or
estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the
estimated fair values. The fair value estimates are based on
information available as of June 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010. These amounts have not been revalued
since those dates, and current estimates of fair value could
differ significantly from the amounts presented.
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Following is a description of our financial interests in
variable interest entities that we consider significant,
including (i) those for which we have determined that we
are the primary beneficiary of the entity and, therefore, have
consolidated the entities into our financial statements; and
(ii) those that represent a significant interest in an
unconsolidated entity.
Consolidated
Variable Interest Entities
Waste-to-Energy
LLCs — In June 2000, two limited liability
companies were established to purchase interests in existing
leveraged lease financings at three
waste-to-energy
facilities that we lease, operate and maintain. We own a 0.5%
interest in one of the LLCs (“LLC I”) and a 0.25%
interest in the second LLC (“LLC II”). John Hancock
Life Insurance Company owns 99.5% of LLC I and 99.75% of LLC II
is owned by LLC I and the CIT Group. In 2000, Hancock and CIT
made an initial investment of $167 million in the LLCs,
which was used to purchase the three
waste-to-energy
facilities and assume the seller’s indebtedness. Under the
LLC agreements, the LLCs shall be dissolved upon the occurrence
of any of the following events: (i) a written decision of
all members of the LLCs; (ii) December 31, 2063;
(iii) a court’s dissolution of the LLCs; or
(iv) the LLCs ceasing to own any interest in the
waste-to-energy
facilities.
Income, losses and cash flows of the LLCs are allocated to the
members based on their initial capital account balances until
Hancock and CIT achieve targeted returns; thereafter, we will
receive 80% of the earnings of each of the LLCs and Hancock and
CIT will be allocated the remaining 20% proportionate to their
respective ownership interests. All capital allocations made
through June 30, 2011 have been based on initial capital
account balances as the target returns have not yet been
achieved.
Our obligations associated with our interests in the LLCs are
primarily related to the lease of the facilities. In addition to
our minimum lease payment obligations, we are required to make
cash payments to the LLCs for differences between fair market
rents and our minimum lease payments. These payments are subject
to adjustment based on factors that include the fair market
value of rents for the facilities and lease payments made
through the re-measurement dates. In addition, we may also be
required under certain circumstances to make capital
contributions to the LLCs based on differences between the fair
market value of the facilities and defined termination values as
provided for in the underlying lease agreements, although we
believe the likelihood of the occurrence of these circumstances
is remote.
We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of the
LLCs and consolidate these entities in our Consolidated
Financial Statements because (i) all of the equity owners
of the LLCs are considered related parties for purposes of
applying this accounting guidance; (ii) the equity owners
share power over the significant activities of the LLCs; and
(iii) we are the entity within the related party group
whose activities are most closely associated with the LLCs.
As of June 30, 2011, our Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet includes $313 million of net property and equipment
associated with the LLCs’
waste-to-energy
facilities and $243 million in noncontrolling interests
associated with Hancock’s and CIT’s interests in the
LLCs. As of June 30, 2011, all debt obligations of the LLCs
have been paid in full and, therefore, the LLCs have no
liabilities. We recognized reductions in earnings of
$12 million and $25 million for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for
Hancock’s and CIT’s noncontrolling interests in the
LLCs’ earnings. The LLCs’ earnings relate to the
rental income generated from leasing the facilities to our
subsidiaries, reduced by depreciation expense. The LLCs’
rental income is eliminated in WM’s consolidation.
Significant
Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
Investment in Refined Coal Facility — In
January 2011, we acquired a noncontrolling interest in a limited
liability company, which was established to invest in and manage
a refined coal facility. Along with the other equity investor,
we support the operations of the entity in exchange for a
pro-rata share of the tax credits it generates. Our initial
consideration for this investment consisted of a cash payment of
$48 million. At June 30, 2011, our investment balance
was $43 million, representing our current maximum pre-tax
exposure to loss. Under the terms and conditions of the
transaction, we do not believe that we have any material
exposure to loss. Future contributions will commence once
certain levels of tax credits have been generated and will
continue through the expiration of the tax credits under
Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code, which occurs at
the end of 2019. We are only obligated to make future
contributions to the extent tax credits are generated. We
determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of this
entity as we do not have the power to individually direct the
entity’s activities. Accordingly, we account for this
investment under the equity method of accounting and do not
consolidate the entity. Additional information related to this
investment is discussed in Note 5.
Investment in Federal Low-income Housing Tax
Credits — In April 2010, we acquired a
noncontrolling interest in a limited liability company
established to invest in and manage low-income housing
properties. We support the operations of the entity in exchange
for a pro-rata share of the tax credits it generates. Our target
return on the investment is guaranteed and, therefore, we do not
believe that we have any material exposure to loss. Our
consideration for this investment totaled $221 million,
which was comprised of a $215 million note payable and an
initial cash payment of $6 million. At June 30, 2011,
our investment balance was $190 million and our debt
balance was $187 million. We determined that we are not the
primary beneficiary of this entity as we do not have the power
to individually direct the entity’s activities.
Accordingly, we account for this investment under the equity
method of accounting and do not consolidate the entity.
Additional information related to this investment is discussed
in Note 5.
Trusts for Final Capping, Closure, Post-Closure or
Environmental Remediation Obligations — We have
significant financial interests in trust funds that were created
to settle certain of our final capping, closure, post-closure or
environmental remediation obligations. We have determined that
we are not the primary beneficiary of certain of these trust
funds because power over the trusts’ significant activities
is shared.
Our interests in these variable interest entities are accounted
for as equity investments in unconsolidated entities and
receivables. These amounts are recorded in “Other
receivables” and as long-term “Other assets” in
our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our investments and
receivables related to the trusts had an aggregate carrying
value of $105 million as of June 30, 2011. We reflect
our interests in the unrealized gains and losses on marketable
securities held by these trusts as a component of
“Accumulated other comprehensive income.”
As the party with primary responsibility to fund the related
final capping, closure, post-closure or environmental
remediation activities, we are exposed to risk of loss as a
result of potential changes in the fair value of the assets of
the trust. The fair value of trust assets can fluctuate due to
(i) changes in the market value of the investments held by
the trusts and (ii) credit risk associated with trust
receivables. Although we are exposed to changes in the fair
value of the trust assets, we currently expect the trust funds
to continue to meet the statutory requirements for which they
were established.
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WM Holdings has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all of
WM’s senior indebtedness. WM has fully and unconditionally
guaranteed all of WM Holdings’ senior indebtedness.
None of WM’s other subsidiaries have guaranteed any of
WM’s or WM Holdings’ debt. As a result of these
guarantee arrangements, we are required to present the following
condensed consolidating financial information (in millions):
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,
2011
(Unaudited)
December 31,
2010
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three
Months Ended June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Six
Months Ended June 30, 2011
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Six
Months Ended June 30, 2010
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
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Months Ended June 30, 2010
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Fair Value Measurement — In May 2011, the FASB
amended authoritative guidance associated with fair value
measurements. This amended guidance defines certain requirements
for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about
fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. The amendments to authoritative
guidance associated with fair value measurements are effective
for the Company on January 1, 2012 and are to be applied
prospectively. We are in the process of assessing the provisions
of this new guidance and currently do not expect that the
adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements.
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Subsequent Event |
On July 28, 2011, we acquired Oakleaf Global Holdings and
its primary operations for $425 million, subject to certain
working capital and other adjustments. The acquisition was
funded with a combination of cash on hand and cash borrowed
under our $2.0 billion revolving credit facility.
The acquired operations of Oakleaf Global Holdings, a
privately-owned waste services company providing outsourced
waste and recycling services through a nationwide network of
third-party
haulers, generated approximately $580 million in revenues
in 2010. We acquired Oakleaf Global Holdings to advance our
growth and transformation strategies. The acquisition is
intended to increase our national accounts customer base and
enhance our ability to provide comprehensive environmental
solutions.
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Describes disclosed significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date, but before the issuance of the financial statements. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, losses resulting from fire or flood, losses on receivables, significant realized and unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in quoted market prices of securities, declines in market prices of inventory, changes in authorized or issued debt (SEC), significant foreign exchange rate changes, substantial loans to insiders or affiliates, significant long-term investments, and substantial dividends not in the ordinary course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements |
Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements — In
October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) amended authoritative guidance associated
with multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. This amended
guidance addresses the determination of when individual
deliverables within an arrangement are required to be treated as
separate units of accounting and modifies the manner in which
consideration is allocated across the separately identifiable
deliverables. The amendments to authoritative guidance
associated with multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements became
effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. The new
accounting standard has been applied prospectively to
arrangements entered into or materially modified after the date
of adoption. The adoption of this guidance has not had a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
However, our adoption of this guidance may significantly impact
our accounting and reporting for future revenue arrangements to
the extent they are material.
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Certain reclassifications have been made to our prior period
consolidated financial information in order to conform to the
current year presentation.
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Fair Value Measurement — In May 2011, the FASB
amended authoritative guidance associated with fair value
measurements. This amended guidance defines certain requirements
for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about
fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. The amendments to authoritative
guidance associated with fair value measurements are effective
for the Company on January 1, 2012 and are to be applied
prospectively. We are in the process of assessing the provisions
of this new guidance and currently do not expect that the
adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements.
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction should be disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Liabilities for landfill and environmental remediation costs |
Liabilities for landfill and environmental remediation costs are
presented in the table below (in millions):
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Changes to landfill and environmental remediation liabilities |
The changes to landfill and environmental remediation
liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the
six months ended June 30, 2011 are reflected in the table
below (in millions):
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The following table summarizes the major components of debt at
each balance sheet date (in millions) and provides the
maturities and interest rate ranges of each major category as of
June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
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Fair values of derivative instruments recorded in Balance Sheet |
The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative
instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
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Impact of periodic settlements of active swap agreements and the impact of terminated swap agreements on results of operations |
The
following table summarizes the impact of periodic settlements of
active swap agreements and the impact of terminated swap
agreements on our results of operations (in millions):
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Pretax impacts of our foreign currency cash flow derivatives on our comprehensive income and results of operations |
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This element can be used as an alternative for disclosing the entity's tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position as a single block of text. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, which is included as a component of Waste Management, Inc. Stockholders' equity |
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, which
is included as a component of Waste Management, Inc.
stockholders’ equity, were as follows (in millions):
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Common share data used for computing the basic and diluted earnings per share |
Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the
following common share data (shares in millions):
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Summarized financial information concerning our reportable
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Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis |
Our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a
recurring basis include the following (in millions):
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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,
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Landfill and Environmental Remediation Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
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Current (in accrued liabilities) | $ 146 | $ 148 | |
Long-term | 1,436 | 1,402 | |
Total | 1,582 | 1,550 | |
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Current (in accrued liabilities) | 104 | 105 | |
Long-term | 1,203 | 1,161 | |
Total | 1,307 | 1,266 | 1,267 |
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Long-term | 233 | 241 | |
Total | $ 275 | $ 284 |
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Noncurrent portion of 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/presentationRef
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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) in the accrual for environmental loss in the period from revisions in estimates to existing obligations. The amount does not relate to changes in the environmental accrual related to business acquisitions or divestitures, or to currency movements. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount disbursed during the reporting period to settle environmental loss contingencies. No definition available.
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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/presentationRef
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Amount of accretion expense recognized in the income statement during the period that is associated with asset retirement obligations. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability. Such accretion expense representing changes in the liability for an asset retirement obligation due to passage of time is the result of applying an interest method of allocation to the amount of the liability at the beginning of the period. The interest rate used to measure that change shall be the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that existed when the liability, or portion thereof, was initially measured. That amount shall be recognized as an increase in the carrying amount of the liability and as an expense classified as an operating item in the statement of income. Accretion expense shall not be considered to be interest cost for purposes of capitalization of interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset retirement obligations incurred during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the increase (decrease) in the amount of the asset retirement obligation during the current period for changes in the amount or timing of the estimated cash flows associated with the settlement of the obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Adjustments, including foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Interest Accretion. No definition available.
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- Definition
Asset Retirement Obligation, Adjustments for Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Items. Includes foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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Amount of asset retirement obligations settled, or otherwise disposed of, during the period. No definition available.
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Landfill and Environmental Remediation Liabilities (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2011
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Landfill and Environmental Remediation Liabilities (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
Fair value of trust funds and escrow accounts | $ 120 |
Carrying value of restricted trust funds and escrow accounts for which company is the not sole beneficiary specifically for future settlement of landfill and environmental remediation liabilities | $ 105 |
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Carrying Value Of Restricted Trust Funds And Escrow Accounts For Which The Company Is Not The Sole Beneficiary Specifically For Future Settlement Of Landfill And Environmental Remediation Liabilities. No definition available.
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Fair Value of Restricted Trust Funds and Escrow Accounts for which the company is the sole beneficiary, specifically for future settlement of landfill and environmental remediation liabilities. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance-sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Capital leases and other. No definition available.
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Components of debt, total. No definition available.
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance-sheet date. No definition available.
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance-sheet date. No definition available.
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Tax- exempt bonds. No definition available.
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Tax- exempt project bonds. No definition available.
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Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Feb. 28, 2011
4.60% senior notes due March 2021 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
7.65% senior notes [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Capital leases and other [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Senior notes and debentures [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Senior notes and debentures [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Tax exempt project bonds [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Tax exempt project bonds [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Tax exempt bonds [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Tax exempt bonds [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Canadian credit facility [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Canadian credit facility [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Letter of Credit [Member]
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Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted average interest rate | 6.30% | 6.50% | 1.30% | 2.50% | 3.10% | 3.10% | ||||||||||
Interest rate upper range | 0.12 | 0.0775 | 0.034 | 0.074 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate lower range | 0.0460 | 0.001 | 0.001 | |||||||||||||
Issued of senior notes | $ 400,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Repayment of senior notes matured | 147,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Interest rate of Senior notes | 4.60% | 7.65% | ||||||||||||||
Debt maturing within twelve months, total | 321,000,000 | 144,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Start period of maturity for debt instruments | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
End period of maturity for debt instruments | 2050 | 2039 | 2029 | 2039 | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||
Weighted average effective interest rate | 2.30% | 2.20% | ||||||||||||||
Debt (Additional) (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Debt maturing within 12 months classified as long-term | 123,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Net Repayment of Canadian credit facility debt | 77,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Revolving credit facility, total capacity | 2,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Canadian credit facility Principal amount outstanding net of discount | 144,000,000 | 212,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the debt issuance | 396,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Revolving credit and credit facilities, aggregate capacity | 2,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Letter of credit outstanding, revolving credit and letter of credit facilities | 1,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Letter of credit outstanding, revolving credit facility | $ 1,100,000,000 |
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of maturity dates, the latest date when the outstanding debt instruments are required to be repaid. May be presented in a variety of ways (for example: year only, month and year, day, month and year, and number of years). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of maturity dates, the earliest date when the outstanding debt instruments are required to be repaid. May be presented in a variety of ways (for example: year only, month and year, day, month and year, and number of years). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance-sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the settlement of borrowing, with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, as it matures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt Maturing Within Months Classified As Long Term. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. No definition available.
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Letter of credit outstanding, revolving credit and letter of credit facilities. No definition available.
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Letter of credit outstanding, revolving credit facility. No definition available.
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Repayment of Canadian credit facility debt. No definition available.
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Revolving Credit And Credit Facilities Aggregate Capacity. No definition available.
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Revolving credit facility, total capacity No definition available.
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Reflects the calculation as of the balance-sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. No definition available.
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Reflects the calculation as of the balance-sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. No definition available.
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Fair value of a derivative asset (or nonderivative instrument) that is designated and qualifies as a hedging instrument, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of a derivative liability (or nonderivative instrument) that is designated and qualifies as a hedging instrument, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (Interest expense [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Gain (Loss) on Swap [Member]
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Impact of changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps and the underlying hedged items on results of operations | ||||
Impact of changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps and the underlying hedged items on results of operations | $ 18 | $ 13 | $ 12 | $ 14 |
Gain (Loss) on Fixed-Rate Debt [Member]
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Impact of changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps and the underlying hedged items on results of operations | ||||
Impact of changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps and the underlying hedged items on results of operations | $ (18) | $ (13) | $ (12) | $ (14) |
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The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Impact of periodic settlements of active swap agreements and the impact of terminated swap agreements on our results of operations | ||||||||||
Decrease to interest expense due to hedge accounting for interest rate swaps for periodic settlements of active swap agreements | $ 6 | [1] | $ 8 | [1] | $ 11 | [1] | $ 18 | [1] | ||
Decrease to interest expense due to hedge accounting for interest rate swaps for terminated swap agreements | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | ||||||
Total | $ 9 | $ 14 | $ 17 | $ 29 | ||||||
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Fair Value Interest Rate Hedge, Impact to Interest Expense of Amortization of Terminated Swaps. No definition available.
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Rate Hedge, impact to interest rate Expense of periodic settlements. No definition available.
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Fair Value Interest Rate Hedges, Total Impact to Interest Expense. No definition available.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 3) (Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member], Other income (expense) [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other income (expense) [Member]
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Impacts of foreign currency cash flow derivatives on results of operations and comprehensive income, pre-tax | ||||
Derivative Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) | $ (3) | $ 17 | $ (14) | $ 5 |
Derivative Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) | $ (2) | $ 17 | $ (12) | $ 5 |
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The income statement location of the effective portion of net gain or loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum length of time over which the entity is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions, excluding those forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as a fair value hedging instrument. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. No definition available.
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Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Derivatives (Treasury Locks). No definition available.
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Cash paid to settle cash flow hedge instruments forward starting interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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Deferred losses related to Treasury rate locks reclassified into interest expense, after tax. No definition available.
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Deferred losses related to Treasury rate locks reclassified into interest expense, pre tax. No definition available.
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Expected number of megawatt hours hedged by electricity swaps. No definition available.
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Expected percentage of merchant electricity sales hedged. No definition available.
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Fair Value Hedges Total Adjustments To Carrying Value Of active and terminated Hedged Item. No definition available.
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Fair value of interest rate derivatives classified as long term liabilities. No definition available.
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Foreign Exchange Derivatives Gain Loss Reclassification From Aoci Into Income Effective Portion After Tax. No definition available.
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Interest payments on foreign exchange contracts. No definition available.
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Notional Amount Of Cash Flow Hedge Instruments Electricity Commodity. No definition available.
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Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedge Instruments, Forward Starting Swaps. No definition available.
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Notional Amount of electricity commodity hedge instruments as percentage of merchant Electricity sales. No definition available.
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Notional amount of executed interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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Notional Amount of Fair Value Hedge Instruments as a percentage of Senior Notes Outstanding. No definition available.
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Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract. No definition available.
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Notional amount of forward-starting interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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Notional Amount Of Matured Interest Rate Swap. No definition available.
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Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Derivatives (Foreign Exchange Derivatives) Arising During Period, after Tax No definition available.
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Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Derivatives ( Forward Starting Swaps) Arising During Period, after Tax. No definition available.
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Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Derivatives ( Forward Starting Swaps) Arising During Period, before Tax. No definition available.
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Referenced LIBOR swap rate. No definition available.
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, principal outstanding as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. No definition available.
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Tenor of senior notes issued in February 2011. No definition available.
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Treasury Rate Lock Scheduled To Be Reclassified Into Interest Expense. No definition available.
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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
|
Jun. 30, 2011
|
Jun. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Apr. 30, 2010
Low-Income Housing Properties [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2011
Low-Income Housing Properties [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2010
Low-Income Housing Properties [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2011
Low-Income Housing Properties [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2010
Low-Income Housing Properties [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2011
Investment In Refined Coal Facility [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Investment In Refined Coal Facility [Member]
|
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Cash payments to acquire equity method investment | $ 6 | $ 48 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit, including tax credits, from equity method investment | 11 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 7 | ||||||
Equity in net losses of unconsolidated entities | (9) | (8) | (13) | (8) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | ||
Interest expense | (119) | (116) | (240) | (228) | (2) | (1) | (4) | (1) | ||||
Tax credits from equity method investment | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | ||||||||
Income Taxes (Additional) (Textuals) | ||||||||||||
Effective tax rate | 34.50% | 44.20% | 35.10% | 41.20% | ||||||||
Increase in the bonus depreciation allowance | 50 to 100 percent | |||||||||||
Percentage of deduction that applies to qualifying property | 100.00% | |||||||||||
Expected decrease in cash taxes due to acceleration of depreciation deduction on current year capital expenditures | $ 190 |
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A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest and debt related expenses associated with nonoperating financing activities of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount Of Decrease In Cash Taxes Due To Acceleration Of Deduction On Current Year Capital Expenditures. No definition available.
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- Definition
Equity method investment total income tax benefit from refined coal facility. No definition available.
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Increase in the bonus depreciation allowance. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of deduction applies to qualifying property. No definition available.
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- Definition
Tax credits low income housing equity method investment. No definition available.
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- Definition
Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of unsold securities at the end of an accounting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total of net (gain) loss, prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total unsold securities at the end of an accounting period, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net changes to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains (losses) on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax effect of the reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of tax effect. The after tax effect change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Share (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Common share data used for computing the basic and diluted earnings per share | ||||
Number of common shares outstanding at end of period | 472.3 | 478.9 | 472.3 | 478.9 |
Effect of using weighted average common shares outstanding | 1.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | 474.2 | 482.1 | 474.9 | 481.5 |
Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation awards and other contingently issuable shares | 1.8 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 476.0 | 485.8 | 477.0 | 484.6 |
Potentially issuable shares | 17.3 | 15.7 | 17.3 | 15.7 |
Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.7 |
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Excludes common shares repurchased by the entity and held as Treasury shares. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury. Does not include common shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of dilutive potential common shares used in the calculation of the diluted per-share computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS, determined based on the timing of issuance of shares in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares and other shares not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Effect of using weighted average common shares outstanding. No definition available.
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Potentially issuable shares. No definition available.
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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describe the approximate term of the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describe the nature of the consideration to which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which resolved the legal matter. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Approximate number of homeowners properties to or near certain of our landfills with agreements guaranteeing market value. No definition available.
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Approximate percentage of workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements. No definition available.
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Charge to operating expenses for agreed upon withdrawal of bargaining units from multi employer pension plans central states No definition available.
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Disclosure Required Under Item 103 Of Secs Regulation Sk. No definition available.
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High-end estimate of the reasonably possible loss exposure in excess of the amount accrued for environmental remediation. No definition available.
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Number Of Bargaining Units Withdrawn From Multiemployer Pension Plans. No definition available.
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Number of landfills adjacent to or near homeowners properties with agreements guaranteeing market value. No definition available.
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Number of months expected for the IRS audit(s) to be completed. No definition available.
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Number of non-owned sites listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List for which we have been notified we are a PRP. No definition available.
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Number of owned sites listed on environmental protection agency's national priorities list for which we have been notified we are Prp. No definition available.
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Number of separate wage and hour lawsuits pending against certain of our subsidiaries in California, each seeking class certification. No definition available.
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Number of sites listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List for which we have been notified we are a PRP. No definition available.
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Segment and Related Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Reportable segments | ||||
Gross Operating Revenues | $ 3,871 | $ 3,671 | $ 7,434 | $ 7,058 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (524) | (513) | (984) | (965) |
Net Operating Revenues | 3,347 | 3,158 | 6,450 | 6,093 |
Income from Operations | 506 | 586 | 933 | 998 |
Eastern [Member]
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Gross Operating Revenues | 800 | 774 | 1,504 | 1,459 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (136) | (140) | (248) | (253) |
Net Operating Revenues | 664 | 634 | 1,256 | 1,206 |
Income from Operations | 141 | 143 | 261 | 252 |
Midwest [Member]
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Gross Operating Revenues | 828 | 780 | 1,556 | 1,474 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (126) | (119) | (232) | (217) |
Net Operating Revenues | 702 | 661 | 1,324 | 1,257 |
Income from Operations | 156 | 141 | 285 | 223 |
Southern [Member]
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Reportable segments | ||||
Gross Operating Revenues | 862 | 876 | 1,700 | 1,699 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (105) | (104) | (203) | (201) |
Net Operating Revenues | 757 | 772 | 1,497 | 1,498 |
Income from Operations | 193 | 206 | 385 | 406 |
Western [Member]
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Gross Operating Revenues | 825 | 799 | 1,615 | 1,563 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (114) | (112) | (222) | (215) |
Net Operating Revenues | 711 | 687 | 1,393 | 1,348 |
Income from Operations | 142 | 141 | 282 | 270 |
Wheelabrator [Member]
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Reportable segments | ||||
Gross Operating Revenues | 226 | 217 | 436 | 423 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (30) | (29) | (61) | (60) |
Net Operating Revenues | 196 | 188 | 375 | 363 |
Income from Operations | 42 | 47 | 55 | 83 |
Other [Member]
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Reportable segments | ||||
Gross Operating Revenues | 330 | 225 | 623 | 440 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (13) | (9) | (18) | (19) |
Net Operating Revenues | 317 | 216 | 605 | 421 |
Income from Operations | (21) | (26) | (35) | (55) |
Operating Group Total [Member]
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Reportable segments | ||||
Gross Operating Revenues | 3,871 | 3,671 | 7,434 | 7,058 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | (524) | (513) | (984) | (965) |
Net Operating Revenues | 3,347 | 3,158 | 6,450 | 6,093 |
Income from Operations | 653 | 652 | 1,233 | 1,179 |
Corporate and Other [Member]
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Gross Operating Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Intercompany Operating Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Operating Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income from Operations | $ (147) | $ (66) | $ (300) | $ (181) |
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Amount of total revenue for the reportable segment, including revenue from external customers, transactions with other operating segments of the same entity, and (gross) interest revenue. All considered to be "operating revenue" for purposes of the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue from external customers for the reportable segment. Must be disclosed if the amounts (a) is included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) is otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues for the reportable segment. No definition available.
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Amount of revenue from intercompany transactions. Must be disclosed if the amount (a) is included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) is otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. No definition available.
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Segment and Related Information (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Segment and Related Information (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
Charge to "Operating" expenses for the agreed upon withdrawal of bargaining units from multiemployer pension plans, Central States | $ 28 |
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Charge to operating expenses for agreed upon withdrawal of bargaining units from multi employer pension plans central states No definition available.
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(Income) Expense from Divestitures, Asset Impairments and Unusual Items (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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(Income) Expense from Divestitures, Asset Impairments and Unusual Items (Details) [Abstract] | |||
Non-cash charge recognized due to abandonment of software license for waste and recycling revenue management system | $ 51 | ||
Increase in Income from operations due to settlement related to revenue management software implementation | $ 77 | $ 77 |
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) litigation reserves extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of asset impairment charges, gains and losses related to the divestiture of businesses, and unusual items incurred during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). No definition available.
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Total. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Available-for-sale securities. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Cash Equivalents. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Interest Rate Derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Total. No definition available.
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Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis electricity commodity derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Foreign Currency Derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Interest Rate Derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||
Carrying value of debt | $ 9.0 | $ 8.9 |
Estimated fair value of debt | $ 9.6 | $ 9.2 |
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Estimated fair value of debt at the balance-sheet date. No definition available.
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This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment losses recognized. No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the variable interest entity's assets consolidated into the statement of financial position. In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any other legal structure used for business purposes that either (a) does not have equity investors with voting rights or (b) has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities. A VIE often holds financial assets, including loans or receivables, real estate or other property. A VIE may be essentially passive or it may engage in research and development or other activities on behalf of another company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the VIE's voting interest owned by the registrant. In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any other legal structure used for business purposes that either (a) does not have equity investors with voting rights or (b) has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities. A VIE often holds financial assets, including loans or receivables, real estate or other property. A VIE may be essentially passive or it may engage in research and development or other activities on behalf of another company. No definition available.
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Describes the terms of arrangements, giving consideration to both explicit arrangements and implicit variable interests, that could require the enterprise to provide financial support (for example, liquidity arrangements and obligations to purchase assets) to the VIE, including events or circumstances that could expose the enterprise to a loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying Value Of Restricted Trust Funds And Escrow Accounts For Which The Company Is Not The Sole Beneficiary Specifically For Future Settlement Of Landfill And Environmental Remediation Liabilities. No definition available.
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Equity Method Investment Non Cash Component. No definition available.
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Equity method investments debt balance. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity, Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Net Income. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Percentage Of Interest In Earnings After Achieving Targeted Returns. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity Stockholders' Equity Attributable To Non Controlling Interest. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity, Third Parties' Percentage Of Interest In Earnings After Achieving Targeted Returns. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity, Third Party Initial Investment. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entity, Third Party Ownership Percentage of Company One. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. No definition available.
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total Current Assets excluding Cash and Cash Equivalents. No definition available.
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Total Current Liabilities excluding current portion of long-term debt. No definition available.
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Investments In And Advances To Affiliates. No definition available.
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Total Long Term Assets excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Investments in and Advances to Affiliates. No definition available.
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Total long-term liabilities excluding long-term debt. No definition available.
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. No definition available.
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The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity in net losses of unconsolidated entities and other, net No definition available.
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Equity in subsidiaries, Net of taxes. No definition available.
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and Noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Interest and Other Income (Expense), Total. No definition available.
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Interest income (expense). No definition available.
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The sum of adjustments which are added to or deducted from net income or loss, including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interest, to reflect cash provided by or used in operating activities, in accordance with the indirect cash flow method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change between the beginning and ending balance of cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the distribution of an entity's earnings in the form of dividends to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. The nature of such security interests included herein may consist of debt securities, long-term capital lease obligations, and capital securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in intercompany and investments, net. No definition available.
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Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and other. No definition available.
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Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, Net of taxes. No definition available.
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Net receipts from restricted trust and escrow account and other, net. No definition available.
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This element represents the cash inflow during the period from the sale of businesses and other assets. No definition available.
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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)
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1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jul. 28, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Subsequent Event (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
Name of acquired entity | Oakleaf Global Holdings | |||
Cost of acquired entity, purchase price | $ 425,000,000 | |||
Revolving credit facility, total capacity | 2,000,000,000 | |||
Revenue reported by acquired entity for last annual period | $ 580,000,000 | |||
Reason for business combination | We acquired Oakleaf Global Holdings to advance our growth and transformation strategies. The acquisition is intended to increase our national accounts customer base and enhance our ability to provide comprehensive environmental solutions. |
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Name of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue reported by the acquired entity for its previous full fiscal year before the business acquisition. No definition available.
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This element represents a description of the primary reason for the business combination which may consist of general categories such as top-line growth, synergistic benefits, market share, and diversification and the more detailed factors that might apply. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revolving credit facility, total capacity No definition available.
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