Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Goodwill [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The gross changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the six months ended February 29, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

	Metals Recycling Business			Auto Parts Business			Total
Balance as of August 31, 2011	$	464,646		$	163,159		$	627,805
Purchase price adjustment	1,540			—			1,540
Purchase accounting adjustments	370			—			370
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,417		)	(219		)	(1,636		)
Balance as of February 29, 2012	$	465,139		$	162,940		$	628,079