Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 08, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | COVANTA HOLDING CORP |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000225648 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 8, 2021 |
Entity File Number | 1-06732 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-6021257 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 445 South Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Morristown |
Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07960 |
City Area Code | (862) |
Local Phone Number | 345-5000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 Per Share |
Trading Symbol | CVA |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |