CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 42,109	$ 20,534
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	1,788	(14,947)
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	1,788	(14,947)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	43,897	5,587
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	553	1,163
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated	$ 43,344	$ 4,424