CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 10	$ 152	$ 57
Net (loss) gain on intra-entity foreign currency transactions	(5)	(2)	19
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	0	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(2)	3	(2)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax expense of $6, $2 and $0, respectively	4	21	(10)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(3)	22	7
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation	$ 7	$ 174	$ 64