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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Reserves For Environmental Liabilities
Changes in the Company’s environmental liabilities for the three months ended November 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands):
Reportable Segment
 
Balance as of August 31, 2016
 
Liabilities Established (Released), Net
 
Payments and Other
 
Balance as of November 30, 2016
 
Short-Term
 
Long-Term
Auto and Metals Recycling
 
$
46,122

 
$
100

 
$
(184
)
 
$
46,038

 
$
1,948

 
$
44,090

Corporate
 
228

 
—

 
(18
)
 
210

 
90

 
120

Total
 
$
46,350

 
$
100

 
$
(202
)
 
$
46,248

 
$
2,038

 
$
44,210