Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity Common stock, $0.0033 par value: 20.0 million shares authorized in 2018 and 2017; 8,100,529 and 8,089,129 shares issued and outstanding in 2018 and 2017 Common Stock, Value, Issued Accounts receivable – trade after allowance for doubtful accounts of $60.0 thousand in 2018 and 2017 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Long-term debt, net of current maturities, related parties (Notes 3 and 6) Long-term Debt Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current Current maturities of long-term debt, related parties (Notes 3 and 6) 2023 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest in Rolling Year Five and Thereafter 2023 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal in Rolling Year Five and Thereafter 2023 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due in Rolling Year Five and Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties Payables and accrued expenses to related parties Gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Gain on the sale of equipment Gain on sale of assets Gross profit Gross Profit Represents the amount of equipment financed by related party debt in noncash investing and financing activities. Equipment financed by related party debt Equipment Financed by Related Party Debt in Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Payables and accrued expenses to related parties (Note 6) Affiliated Entity, SG&D Ventures, LLC [Member] Affiliated Entity, Sg&d Ventures, Llc [Member] Affiliated Entity, SG&D Ventures, LLC [Member] Total other expense, net Less amounts classified as current maturities Amount of long-term debt including due to related parties, classified as current. Long Term Debt Current Including Due To Related Parties Face principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Face amount Amortization period for equipment sublimit (in months) Debt Instrument, Term Term period of promissory note Amount paid as down payment under the agreement Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property and equipment Represents the percentage of Interest rate Upon a default of promissory note. Interest rate Upon a default of promissory note (as a percentage) Debt Instrument Interest Rate Percentage Upon Default Represents the amount payable in equal monthly installments under the agreement. Amount payable in equal monthly installments under the agreement Amount Payable in Equal Monthly Installments Under Agreement Represents the amount of assets purchased under the agreement. Amount of assets purchased under the agreement Amount of Assets Purchased Under Agreement Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Represents information pertaining to Crane Agreement. Crane Agreement Crane Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to Handler Agreement. Handler Agreement Handler Agreement [Member] Expired, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Vested, Shares Interest amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the fifth rolling twelve months and after the fifth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet.. For interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Award vesting Percent of Year-Over-Year Increase in Pre-Tax Income for Bonus Percent of Year-Over-Year Increase in Pre-Tax Income for Bonus Percent of year-over-year increase in pre-tax income for bonus Amount eligible for sale or refinance Real Property Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Amount Eligible to be Sold or Refinanced Real Property Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Amount Eligible to be Sold or Refinanced Real Property Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Amount Eligible to be Sold or Refinanced Share-based Payment Award, Grants in Period, Number of Tranches Share-based Payment Award, Grants in Period, Number of Tranches Number of tranches Recycling Capital Partners, LLC [Member] Recycling Capital Partners, Llc [Member] Recycling Capital Partners, LLC [Member] MetalX, LLC [Member] Metalx, Llc [Member] MetalX, LLC [Member] IT Services [Member] It Services [Member] IT Services [Member] 7100 Lease [Member] Grade Lane 7100, LLC [Member] Grade Lane 7100, Llc [Member] WESSCO Term Note [Member] Wessco Term Note [Member] WESSCO Term Note [Member] KY Bank Notes [Member] Ky Bank Notes [Member] KY Bank Notes [Member] MidCap 2016 Loan [Member] Midcap 2016 Loan [Member] MidCap 2016 Loan [Member] Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member] Affiliated Entity, Lk Property Investments, Llc [Member] Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member] WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] Wessco Line of Credit Note [Member] WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal in Rolling Year Two 2020 Interest Expense, Factoring Fees and Amortization of Financing Costs Interest Expense, Factoring Fees and Amortization of Financing Costs Interest expense, including loan fee amortization Grant date fair value Principal amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the fifth rolling twelve months and after the fifth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet.. For interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Percentage of Stock Owned by Investor Percentage of Stock Owned by Investor Percentage of stock owned by investor Percentage shares owned (in excess) Sale of Scrap [Member] Sale of Scrap Metal [Member] Sale of Scrap Metal [Member] Purchase of Scrap Metal [Member] Purchase of Scrap Metal [Member] Scrap metal purchase [Member] Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member] Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member] Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member] Potential grants Class of Warrant or Right, Term Class of Warrant or Right, Term Warrant term Kletter Notes [Member] Kletter Notes [Member] Kletter Notes [Member] Number of Board Members Management Company Authorized to Appoint Number of Board Members Management Company Authorized to Appoint Number of board members authorized to appoint Sale Leaseback Transaction, Reimbursement Percentage of Property Taxes Sale Leaseback Transaction, Reimbursement Percentage of Property Taxes Reimbursement percentage of property taxes Debt Instrument, Number of Promissory Notes to Bank Debt Instrument, Number of Promissory Notes to Bank Number of promissory notes Number of Board Members Designated by Management Company Number of Board Members Designated by Management Company Number of board members designated by investor Minimum borrowing capacity required Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Minimum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Minimum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Minimum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Period to Refinance Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Period to Refinance Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Period to Refinance Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Period to Refinance Prepayment fee, greater than 12 months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Greater Than Twelve Months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Greater Than Twelve Months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Greater Than Twelve Months Prepayment fee, less than 12 months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Less Than Twelve Months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Less Than Twelve Months Line of Credit, Prepayment Fee, Less Than Twelve Months Collateral-monitoring fee percent Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Percent Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Percent Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Percent Percent of eligible fixed assets Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Percent of Eligible Fixed Assets Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Percent of Eligible Fixed Assets Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Percent of Eligible Fixed Assets Eligible inventory Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Inventory Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Inventory Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Inventory Eligible accounts receivable Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Accounts Receivable Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Accounts Receivable Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Eligible Accounts Receivable Line of Credit Facility, Covenant, Percent of Eligible Accounts Receivable Line of Credit Facility, Covenant, Percent of Eligible Accounts Receivable Percent of eligible inventory accounts receivable Operating Leases, Monthly Rent Expense, Gross, Subsequent to Months 1-12 Operating Leases, Monthly Rent Expense, Gross, Subsequent to Months 1-12 Operating Leases, Monthly Rent Expense, Gross, Subsequent to Months 1-12 Share-based Payment Award, Number of Tranches Subject to Performance Condition Evaluation Share-based Payment Award, Number of Tranches Subject to Performance Condition Evaluation Number of tranches subject to performance condition evaluation The maximum borrowing capacity, as a percentage of eligible domestic accounts receivable. Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Percent of Eligible Domestic Accounts Receivable Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Percent of Eligible Domestic Accounts Receivable Algar, Inc. [Member] Algar, Inc [Member] Algar, Inc. [Member] Amount retained by purchaser Sale of Real Estate, Consideration Received Sale of Real Estate, Consideration Received Appraisal amount The maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility based on the the appraised value of certain properties owned by the entity. Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Eligible Fixed Assets Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Eligible Fixed Assets Sale Leaseback Transaction, Area of Real Estate Property Sale Leaseback Transaction, Area of Real Estate Property Number of acres Increase (Decrease) in Average Selling Price, Percent Increase (Decrease) in Average Selling Price, Percent Average selling price Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] Revolving Credit Facility Converting to Note Payable [Member] Financing and Related Matters [Text Block] Financing and Related Matters [Text Block] Financing and Related Matters Financing and Related Matters [Abstract] Financing and Related Matters [Abstract] Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Warrants Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Warrants Proceeds purchase agreement Proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants, net Represents the number of pieces of equipment on lease. Number of pieces of equipment on lease Number of Pieces of Equipment on Lease Capital Leases Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Monthly rent expense, gross Operating Leases, Monthly Rent Expense, Gross Operating Leases, Monthly Rent Expense, Gross Monthly rent expense Represents the capital lease obligation effective May 2016. Capital lease obligation effective May 2016 Capital Lease Obligations May 2016 [Member] Represents the capital lease obligation effective June 2017. Capital lease obligation effective June 2017 Capital Lease Obligations June 2017 [Member] Monthly rent expense, gross Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Gross Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Gross Rent expense, gross Represents the purchase price per item of equipment upon the expiration of the lease. Purchase price per item of equipment upon the expiration of the lease Purchase Price Per Item of Equipment Upon Expiration of Lease Current maturities of long-term debt, related parties Due to Related Parties, Current Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the fifth rolling twelve months and after the fifth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet.. For interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Related party payables Payables and accrued expenses to related parties Prime rate percent Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Unused line fee percent Annual facility fee Maximum borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Nonoperating Income (Expense) Including Interest Expense, Gain on Sale of Assets and Gain on Legal Settlement The aggregate amount of income (expense) from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Also includes, interest expense incurred, gain (loss) on sale of assets and gain (loss) on legal settlements during the period. The weighted average grant-date fair value of options expired during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Expired, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per Share) The fixed charge coverage ratio multiple used to replace the covenant. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, multiple used to replace the covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Multiple Used Operating income (loss) Operating income (loss) The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses except selling, general, and administrative expenses from operating revenues. Operating Income Loss before Selling General and Administrative Expenses Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted income (loss) per share Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic income (loss) per share Represents information pertaining to related party. Related Party [Member] Related Party [Member] Represents information pertaining to party other than related party. Other [Member] Other [Member] Loan fees paid and capitalized Other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Conversion of related party payables to long-term debt, related parties The amount of related party payables converted to long-term debt, related parties. Conversion of Related Party Payables to Long Term Debt Related Parties Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net cash used in operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Long-term debt, related parties Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Long-term debt, related parties Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Current maturities of long-term debt Bank Overdrafts Checks in excess of bank Variable Rate During Period Variable Rate During Period Variable Rate During Period Remaining borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum revolving commitment Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventories for ferrous and non-ferrous materials Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted income (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share) Basic income (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Inventories (Note 2) Total inventories for sale Inventory, Net Inventory Write-down Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or NRV Inventory write-down Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Loan fees capitalized Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Five 2023 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Four 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Three 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling Twelve Months 2019 Note One [Member] Note One [Member] Revolving credit facility with MidCap, see above description for additional details Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five 2023 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months 2019 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest In Rolling Year Four 2022 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest In Rolling Year Three 2021 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest In Rolling Year Two 2020 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest Next Rolling Twelve Months 2019 Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal in Rolling Year Four 2022 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal in Rolling Year Three 2021 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal Next Rolling Twelve Months 2019 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four 2022 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three 2021 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two 2020 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months 2019 Cancelled, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Treasury stock at cost, 30,690 shares in 2018 and 2017 Treasury Stock, Value Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment loss, property and equipment Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Represents the aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use. Impairment loss, property and equipment Impairment Loss Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive loss Unrealized loss on derivative instruments Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Increase in Revenue Following Acquisition Unrealized loss on derivative instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive loss: Impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Increase in Revenue Following Acquisition Gain on settlement of insurance claim Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Increase in Revenue Following Acquisition Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Proceeds from insurance claim received Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Insurance Proceeds Repressents the number of roofs of buildings damage due to weather. Number of roofs of buildings damage due to weather Number of Roofs of Buildings Damage Due to Weather Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Share-Based Compensation and Other Compensation Agreements Net rental Income [Member] Rental Income [Member] Represents information pertaining to rental income from related party. Statement of Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Represents the percentage payable of year-over-year decrease in loss before income taxes for bonus. Percentage payable of year-over-year decrease in loss before income taxes for bonus Percentage Payable Of Year Represents the number of equal monthly installments to be paid on management termination agreement. Number of equal monthly installments to be paid on management termination agreement Number Of Equal Monthly Installments To Be Paid On Management Termination Agreement Represents the amount payable in equal monthly installments under termination of the Management Agreement. Amount payable in equal monthly installments under management termination agreement Amount Payable In Equal Monthly Installments Under Management Termination Agreement Represents the amount payable under termination of the Management Agreement. Amount payable under management termination agreement Amount Payable Under Management Termination Agreement Common stock issued for consideration of a reduction of accrued but unpaid bonus compensation Stock Issued Represent the percentage of bonus to be paid on annual base salary. Percentage of bonus to be paid on annual base salary Percentage Of Bonus To Be Paid On Annual Base Salary Represents information pertaining to staff. Staff [Member] Staff [Member] Represents information pertaining to President/CFO. President/CFO [Member] President And Chief Executive Officer [Member] Tax refunds received Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds Cash paid for taxes Income Taxes Paid Equipment additions financed by capital lease obligations Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities (Note 4) Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations Depreciation and amortization Net income from discontinued operations Proceeds from insurance related to claim settlements Proceeds from Legal Settlements Proceeds from revolving line of credit, net Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments on capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Information pertaining to interest expense. Related Party Interest Expense [Member] Interest expense [Member] Vesting percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage The number of shares in each RSUs. Number of shares in each RSU Number of Shares in Each Restricated Stock Unit Fifth portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by a particular vesting feature, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. Share options vested and became exercisable, tranche five [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Five [Member] The amount of cash paid for incentive compensation awarded to employees and directors or earned by them based on the terms of one or more relevant arrangements during the current period. Accrued bonus compensation paid Payments for Accrued Bonus Compensation Disclosure of accounting policy for reporting when there is a substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time (generally a year from the balance sheet date). Liquidity Liquidity {Policy Text Block] Capital Lease Obligations Capital lease obligation, net book value Capital lease obligations Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current maturities of capital lease obligations (Note 4) Long-term Debt Long Term Debt Including Related Party Debt Noncurrent Aggregate consideration of shares of common stock issued Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Offering price Common Stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, shares Gain (loss) on sale of assets Scrap material sales Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Share options vested and became exercisable, tranche two [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Net income (loss) per share of common stock: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Disclosure pertaining to significant accounting policies of the entity. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Fourth portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by a particular vesting feature, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. Share options vested and became exercisable, tranche four [Member] Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Four [Member] Share options vested and became exercisable, tranche three [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] Share options vested and became exercisable, tranche one [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Axis] Change in assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Share-based compensation Total other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other income (expense) Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Other non-current assets Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Discontinued Operations and Disposal Group [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Cash flows from discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Granted, Shares Awards granted (in Shares) Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Arrangements Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Receivables from related parties Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Losses [Member] Receivables and other assets from related parties (Note 6) Due from Related Parties, Current Due from Related Parties, Current Net income Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income Income from discontinued operations, net of tax Diluted loss per share (in Dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Continuing operations, Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted income per share (in dollars per share) Discontinued operations, Diluted (in dollars per share) Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options, RSUs and warrants (in Shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic income per share (in dollars per share) Discontinued operations, Basic (in dollars per share) Net loss Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Net loss from continuing operations Long-term Debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, net of current maturities Basic loss per share (in Dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Continuing operations, Basic (in dollars per share) Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments for operating leases Exercisable, Shares Interest amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases. Total Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest Future minimum lease payments for capital leases - Interest Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Interest Rolling Maturity [Abstract] Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Future minimum lease payments for capital leases - Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Rolling Maturity [Abstract] Principal amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases. Total Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal Future minimum lease payments for capital leases - Principal Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Principal Rolling Maturity [Abstract] The amount of capital lease payment allocated to depreciation expense. Depreciation expense Depreciation Expense Lessee Assets under Capital Lease The weighted average cost of capital. Weighted average cost of capital (as a percent) Weighted Average Cost of Capital The amount of the monthly rental payments for the reminder of the lease term due under the capital leases. Monthly payments for the reminder of the lease term Capital Leases Monthly Rental Payments for Reminder of Lease Term The amount of the monthly rental payments for the first twelve months following the amendment date due under the capital leases. Monthly payments for the first twelve months following the amendment date Capital Leases Monthly Rental Payments for First Twelve Months Following Amendment Date Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease Interest expense Summary of restricted stock units Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments for capital leases Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block] Income tax receivable/payable Restricted Investments Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable Income tax receivable/payable Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share Net loss from continuing operations per share (in dollars per share) Pro Forma [Member] Pro Forma [Member] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general, and administrative expenses Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold Cost of sales for services Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Revenue from services and product sales Discontinued Operations [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Non-Compete Agreement, Term Non-Compete Agreement, Term Non-compete agreement term Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Gain on discontinued operation Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transaction Cost Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transaction Cost Transaction cost Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Expiration period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period Additional shares Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Director Designation Agreement [Member] Director Designation Agreement [Member] Director Designation Agreement [Member] Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] Investments [Domain] Investments [Domain] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Available for Grant, Shares Exercisable, Shares Ending Balance, Outstanding Shares Beginning Balance, Outstanding Shares Number of Shares Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting period Share Price Share Price Chief Financial Officer [Member] Chief Financial Officer [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Private Placement [Member] Private Placement [Member] Sale of Stock [Domain] Sale of Stock [Domain] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Axis] Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Principal amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the second rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet. For interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. 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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Holding Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Holding Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Holding Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancelled, In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards cancelled in period, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. 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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Issued, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per Share) Volatility Risk-free interest rate Expected life (in years) Expected dividend yield Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Payment of Retention Amounts Payment of retention amounts Represents the amount paid for retention during the period. Initial Term of Employment Agreement Initial term of employment agreement Represents the initial term period of employment agreement. Period of Initial Term Automatically Extended Period of initial term automatically extended Represents the period after expiration of the initial term, the term will be automatically extended. Notice Period to Terminate Employment Agreement Notice period to terminate employment agreement Represents the notice period to be given before expiration of the original 12-month period. Officers' Compensation Annual base salary Percentage of Annual Equity Compensation Awards to be Paid on Annual Base Salary Percentage of annual equity compensation awards to be paid on annual base salary Represents the percentage of annual equity compensation awards to be paid on annual base salary. CEO [Member] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income tax payable Payment of Initial Amount at Signing of Agreement Payment of initial amount at the signing of the agreement Represents the initial amount paid at the signing of the agreement. Number of Consecutive Monthly Payments to be Made Number of consecutive monthly payments Represents the number of consecutive monthly payments to be made. Number of Employees Under Long Term Incentive Plan Number of employees under the LTIP Represents the number of employee under long term incentive plan.