Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net income (loss)	$ 237,125	$ 114,654	$ 641,700	$ 452,061
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(145,955)	(64,197)	(185,030)	(3,170)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	(117,328)	(59,455)	(100,717)	25,911
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,586)	(1,257)	(22,343)	(7,707)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(124,914)	(60,712)	(123,060)	18,204
Comprehensive income	112,211	53,942	518,640	470,265
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(213)	(273)	(390)	(325)
Comprehensive income attributable to Waste Connections	111,998	53,669	518,250	469,940
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Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Amounts reclassified, gross	948	5,143	9,344	15,000
Change in fair value, gross	$ 27,679	$ (401)	$ 74,969	$ 14,081