Amount of gain (loss) from sale and disposal of integrated set of activities and assets capable of being conducted and managed for purpose of providing return in form of dividend, lower cost, or other economic benefit to investor, owner, member and participant.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-28

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 810
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1B
-Subparagraph (a)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481203/810-10-50-1B

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Discontinued Operations and Dispositions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business, gross of adjustments	$ 17,500
Gain on sale of business	1,900	$ 1,877	$ 0	$ 1,877	$ 0
Gain on sale of business, net of tax	$ 1,300
Harsco Rail Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reduction in carrying amount of assets		$ 10,700		$ 10,700