CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 4,957	$ 53,751	$ 52,931	$ 148,648
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	17,023	20,095	(25,811)	21,197
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	17,023	20,095	(25,811)	21,197
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	21,980	73,846	27,120	169,845
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	733	1,482	1,934	3,158
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated	$ 21,247	$ 72,364	$ 25,186	$ 166,687