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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Reserves For Environmental Liabilities
Changes in the Company’s environmental liabilities for the six months ended February 29, 2016 were as follows (in thousands):
Reportable Segment
 
Balance as of August 31, 2015
 
Liabilities Established (Released), Net
 
Payments and Other
 
Balance as of February 29, 2016
 
Short-Term
 
Long-Term
Auto and Metals Recycling
 
$
46,494

 
$
(178
)
 
$
(810
)
 
$
45,506

 
$
732

 
$
44,774

Corporate
 
299

 
—

 
(29
)
 
270

 
150

 
120

Total
 
$
46,793

 
$
(178
)
 
$
(839
)
 
$
45,776

 
$
882

 
$
44,894