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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Additions
 
Other Changes
Increase (Decrease)
 
 
Description
Balance at
beginning
of period
 
Charged to
costs and
expenses
 
Charged
to other
accounts
 
Cumulative
translation
adjustment
 
Other (1)
 
Balance
at end
of period
For the year ended December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 receivable
$
5,869

 
$
921

 
$
—

 
$
(81
)
 
$
(992
)
 
$
5,717

For the year ended December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 receivable
$
5,934

 
$
774

 
$
—

 
$
179

 
$
(1,018
)
 
$
5,869

For the year ended December 31, 2011:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 receivable
$
6,225

 
$
596

 
$
—

 
$
(267
)
 
$
(620
)
 
$
5,934

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(1)     Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.