Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | May. 04, 2016 | |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,016 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 1,585,790 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 0.5 | $ 0.6 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.2 and $4.4, respectively | 167 | 177.5 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 29.1 | 33.4 |
| Total current assets | 196.6 | 211.5 |
| Other assets | 22.8 | 22.9 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,627.5 | 1,649.9 |
| Goodwill | 1,173.6 | 1,173.5 |
| Other intangible assets, net | 355 | 364.5 |
| Total assets | 3,375.5 | 3,422.3 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | 75 | 98.1 |
| Accrued expenses | 135.9 | 135.7 |
| Deferred revenue | 61.5 | 63.1 |
| Current maturities of landfill retirement obligations | 30.2 | 30.2 |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 52.3 | 49.1 |
| Total current liabilities | 354.9 | 376.2 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 55.3 | 55.8 |
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 2,198.9 | 2,198 |
| Accrued landfill retirement obligations, less current maturities | 168.3 | 163.5 |
| Deferred income taxes | 131.7 | 139 |
| Total liabilities | $ 2,909.1 | $ 2,932.5 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Equity | ||
| Common stock: $.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,091.9 | 1,101 |
| Accumulated deficit | (625.5) | (611.2) |
| Total stockholder's equity | 466.4 | 489.8 |
| Total liabilities and stockholder's equity | $ 3,375.5 | $ 3,422.3 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance3
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 4.2 | $ 4.4 |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
| Service revenues | $ 333.8 | $ 330.4 |
| Operating costs and expenses | ||
| Operating | 213.2 | 207.9 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 45 | 37.5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 60.8 | 60.9 |
| Acquisition and development costs | 0.1 | 0 |
| Loss on disposal of assets | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Restructuring charges | 0.8 | 0 |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 320.8 | 306.4 |
| Operating income | 13 | 24 |
| Other income (expense) | ||
| Interest expense | (34.4) | (34.2) |
| Other, net | 0.1 | (4.3) |
| Total other expense | (34.3) | (38.5) |
| Loss before income taxes | (21.3) | (14.5) |
| Income tax benefit | (7) | (3.7) |
| Net loss | $ (14.3) | $ (10.8) |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme5
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
| Net loss | $ (14.3) | $ (10.8) |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | 0 | (0.6) |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (14.3) | $ (11.4) |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme6
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit |
| Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 489.8 | $ 0 | $ 1,101 | $ (611.2) |
| Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2015 | 1,000 | |||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Net loss | (14.3) | (14.3) | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||
| Return of capital to parent company | (9.5) | (9.5) | ||
| Balance, Amount at Mar. 31, 2016 | $ 466.4 | $ 0 | $ 1,091.9 | $ (625.5) |
| Balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2016 | 1,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme7
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | ||
| Net loss | $ (14.3) | $ (10.8) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 60.8 | 60.9 |
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (4.1) | (0.9) |
| Amortization of interest rate cap premium | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Accretion on landfill retirement obligations | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Accretion on capital leases, long-term debt, loss contracts and other long-term liabilities | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Loss on disposition of property and equipment | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Share based compensation | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Deferred tax benefit | (7.3) | (5.1) |
| Earnings in equity investee | (0.5) | (0.2) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired | ||
| Decrease in accounts receivable | 9.9 | 19.8 |
| Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4.4 | 4 |
| Increase in other assets | (0.4) | (0.4) |
| Decrease in accounts payable | (3.1) | (6.7) |
| Increase in accrued expenses | 4.2 | 11 |
| Decrease in unearned revenue | (1.8) | (2.5) |
| Decrease in other long-term liabilities | (0.6) | (1.9) |
| Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures | (4.2) | (0.1) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 54 | 78.5 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment and construction and development | (38.5) | (55.5) |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Acquisition of businesses | (1.6) | (18.6) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (39.7) | (73.8) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings on debt instruments | 35 | 35 |
| Repayment on debt instruments | (41.1) | (30.6) |
| Bank overdraft | 1.1 | (1.3) |
| Other financing activities | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Capital contribution from parent | 0 | 0.1 |
| Return of capital to parent | (9.5) | (7.5) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (14.4) | (4.1) |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (0.1) | 0.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 0.6 | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 0.5 | $ 1.6 |
Business Operations
| Business Operations | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Business Operations | Business Operations Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (formerly "ADS Waste Holdings Inc." hereafter referred to as the "Company") together with its consolidated subsidiaries, as a consolidated entity, is a nonhazardous solid waste services company providing collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services to customers in the Southeast, Midwest and Eastern regions of the United States, as well as in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Company is wholly owned by ADS Waste Holdings Corp. (the “Parent”). The Company currently manages and evaluates its principal operations through three reportable operating segments on a regional basis. Those operating segments are the South, East and Midwest regions which provide collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. Additional information related to segments can be found in Note 8. Four acquisitions were completed during the three months ended March 31, 2016 for aggregate prices consisting of cash of $1.4 and notes payable of $0.2 , subject to net working capital adjustments, which are expected to be completed within approximately one year. Three acquisitions were completed during the three months ended March 31, 2015 for a cash purchase price of $18.6 and notes payable of $3.3 . The results of operations of each acquisition are included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations subsequent to the closing date of each acquisition. The Company recorded a reduction to the purchase price of prior year acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2016 in the amount of $0.1 . The Company is still reviewing information surrounding intangible assets and current liabilities related to acquisitions completed subsequent to the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. |
Basis of Presentation
| Basis of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include its wholly-owned subsidiaries of Advanced Disposal Services South, Inc. and HW Star Holdings Corp. and their respective subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which, unless otherwise disclosed, are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the balance sheet, results of operations, comprehensive loss, cash flows, and changes in equity for the periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. The financial statements presented herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company uses estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information that it uses is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing the Company's financial statements, the more subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to: accounting for long-lived assets, including recoverability; landfill development costs, final capping, closure and post-closure costs; valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; liabilities for potential litigation; claims and assessments; liabilities for environmental remediation; stock compensation; accounting for goodwill and intangible asset impairments; deferred taxes; uncertain tax positions; self-insurance reserves; and estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Actual results could differ materially from the estimates and assumptions that the Company uses in preparation of its financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases , which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability, and lessors to recognize a net lease investment. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures will also be required to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the standard is permitted however the Company does not expect to early adopt the ASU. Lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented. While the Company is still assessing the impact of this standard, it does not believe this standard will have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires that a company recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Companies will need to use more judgment and estimates than under the guidance currently in effect, including estimating the amount of variable revenue to recognize over each identified performance obligation. Additional disclosures will be required to help users of financial statements understand the nature, amount and timing of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date. This standard will now become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements and has not selected a transition method. |
Landfill Liabilities
| Landfill Liabilities | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Landfill Liabilities | Landfill Liabilities Liabilities for final closure and post-closure costs for the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are shown in the table below: Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 201.1 Increase in retirement obligation 9.8 Accretion of closure and post-closure costs 13.1 Disposition (3.2 ) Change in estimate (2.9 ) Costs incurred (24.2 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 193.7 Increase in retirement obligation 2.1 Accretion of closure and post-closure costs 3.3 Costs incurred (0.6 ) Balance at March 31, 2016 198.5 Less: Current portion (30.2 ) $ 168.3 |
Debt
| Debt | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Debt | Debt The following table summarizes the major components of debt at each balance sheet date and provides the maturities and interest rate ranges of each major category of debt: March 31, December 31, Revolving line of credit with lenders ("Revolver"), interest at applicable rate plus margin, as defined (5.21% and 6.30% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) due quarterly; balance due at maturity in October 2017 $ 32.0 $ 32.0 Term loans ("Term Loan B"); quarterly payments of $4.5 commencing March 31, 2013 through June 30, 2019 with final payment due October 9, 2019; interest at LIBOR floor of 0.75% plus an applicable margin of 300 basis points at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 1,685.5 1,685.5 Senior notes ("Senior Notes") payable; interest at 8.25% payable in arrears semi-annually commencing April 1, 2013; maturing on October 1, 2020 550.0 550.0 Capital lease obligations, maturing through 2024 31.5 28.2 Other debt 16.6 20.0 2,315.6 2,315.7 Less: Original issue discount and debt issuance costs classified as a reduction to long-term debt (64.4 ) (68.6 ) Less: Current portion (52.3 ) (49.1 ) $ 2,198.9 $ 2,198.0 All borrowings under the Term Loan B and the Revolver are guaranteed by each of the Company's current and future U.S. subsidiaries (which also guarantee the Senior Notes), subject to certain agreed-upon exemptions. The Company has one non-guarantor foreign subsidiary that is minor, as its assets and income from continuing operations are less than 3% of the Company's consolidated amounts. All guarantors are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally liable. The Parent has no independent assets or operations and each subsidiary guarantor is 100% owned by the Company. There are no significant restrictions on the Company or any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Revolver and Letter of Credit Facilities As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had an aggregate committed capacity of $300.0 , of which $100.0 was available for letters of credit under its credit facilities. The Company’s Revolver is its primary source of letter of credit capacity and expires in October 2017. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $32.0 of borrowings outstanding on the Revolver. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had an aggregate of approximately $45.9 of letters of credit outstanding under its credit facilities. |
Derivative Instruments and Hedg
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative instruments recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets: Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2016 December 31, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate caps Other assets $ — $ 0.2 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Fuel commodity derivatives Other current liabilities 12.1 16.2 Total derivatives $ 12.1 $ 16.0 We have not offset fair value of assets and liabilities recognized for our derivative instruments. Interest Rate Cap In December 2012, the Company entered into four interest rate cap agreements to hedge the risk of a rise in interest rates and associated cash flows on its variable rate debt. The Company recorded a premium of $5.0 in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and amortizes the premium to interest expense based upon decreases in time value of the caps. Amortization expense was approximately $0.2 and $0.6 for the three months ending March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The notional amounts of the contracts aggregated were approximately $680.9 as of March 31, 2016 and expire in tranches through 2016 . Commodity Futures Contracts The Company utilizes fuel derivative instruments (commodity futures contracts) as economic hedges of the risk that fuel prices will fluctuate. The Company has used financial derivative instruments for both short-term and long-term time frames and utilizes fixed price swap agreements to manage the identified risk. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Changes in the fair value and settlements of the fuel derivative instruments are recorded in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and amounted to losses of $0.6 and $5.0 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The market price of diesel fuel is unpredictable and can fluctuate significantly. Significant volatility in the price of fuel could adversely affect the business and reduce the Company's operating margins. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, the Company has fuel derivative contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in fuel pricing and as of March 31, 2016 the Company has 10.1 gallons under fixed price contracts with strike prices ranging from $2.20 to $2.64 per gallon. If the mean price of the high and the low exceeds the contract price per gallon, the Company receives the difference between the average price and the contract price (multiplied by the notional gallons) from the counterparty. If the mean average price is less than the contract price per gallon, the Company pays the difference to the counterparty. |
Income Taxes
| Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company’s effective income tax benefit rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was 32.9% and 25.5% , respectively. We evaluate our effective income tax rate at each interim period and adjust it accordingly as facts and circumstances warrant. The difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate of 35% and reported income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of the change in recorded valuation allowance and the unfavorable impact of permanently non-deductible expenses. The difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate of 35% and reported income taxes from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was primarily due to recording additional valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2016, we have $9.8 of liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits and related interest. These liabilities are primarily included as a component of long-term “Other liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet because the Company generally does not anticipate that settlement of the liabilities will require payment of cash within the next 12 months. We are not able to reasonably estimate when we would make any cash payments required to settle these liabilities, but we do not believe that the ultimate settlement of our obligations will materially affect our liquidity. |
Commitments and Contingencies
| Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Financial Instruments The Company has obtained letters of credit, performance bonds and insurance policies for the performance of landfill final capping, closure and post-closure requirements, environmental remediation, and other obligations. Letters of credit are supported by the Company’s Revolver. The Company does not expect that any claims against or draws on these instruments would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company has not experienced any unmanageable difficulty in obtaining the required financial assurance instruments for its current operations. In an ongoing effort to mitigate risks of future cost increases and reductions in available capacity, the Company continues to evaluate various options to access cost-effective sources of financial assurance. Insurance The Company carries insurance coverage for protection of its assets and operations from certain risks including automobile liability, general liability, real and personal property, workers' compensation, directors' and officers' liability, pollution, legal liability and other coverages the Company believes are customary to the industry. The Company's exposure to loss for insurance claims is generally limited to the per incident deductible, or self-insured retention, under the related insurance policy. Its exposure, however, could increase if its insurers are unable to meet their commitments on a timely basis. The Company has retained a significant portion of the risks related to its automobile, general liability, workers' compensation and health claims programs. For its self-insured retentions, the exposure for unpaid claims and associated expenses, including incurred but not reported losses, is based on an actuarial valuation and internal estimates. The accruals for these liabilities could be revised if future occurrences or loss development significantly differ from the Company's assumptions used. The Company does not expect the impact of any known casualty, property, environmental or other contingency to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Litigation and Other Matters In February 2009, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries were named as defendants in a purported class action suit in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Alabama. Similar class action complaints were brought against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries in 2011 in Duval County, Florida and in 2013 in Quitman County, Georgia and Barbour County, Alabama, and in 2014 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The 2013 Georgia complaint was dismissed in March 2014. In late 2015 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, another purported class action suit was filed. The plaintiffs in those cases primarily allege that the defendants charged improper fees (fuel, administrative and environmental fees) that were in breach of the plaintiffs' service agreements with the Company and seek damages in an unspecified amount. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses against these purported class actions, which it will vigorously pursue. Given the inherent uncertainties of litigation, including the early stage of these cases, the unknown size of any potential class, and legal and factual issues in dispute, the outcome of these cases cannot be predicted and a range of loss, if any, cannot currently be estimated. In November 2014, the Attorney General of the State of Vermont filed a complaint against the Company relating to the Moretown, Vermont landfill regarding alleged odor and other environmental-related noncompliances with environmental laws and regulations and environmental permits. In the complaint, the Attorney General requested that the State of Vermont Superior Court find the Company liable for the alleged noncompliances, issue related civil penalties, and order the Company to reimburse the State of Vermont for enforcement costs. While the complaint does not specify a monetary penalty, prior correspondence from the Attorney General of the State of Vermont indicates that it may seek a penalty relating to the alleged noncompliances that is not expected to be material. Given the inherent uncertainties of litigation, including the early stage of this case, the outcome cannot be predicted and a range of loss, if any, cannot currently be estimated. The Company is subject to various other proceedings, lawsuits, disputes and claims and regulatory investigations arising in the ordinary course of its business. Many of these actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against the Company include commercial, customer, and employment-related claims. The plaintiffs in some actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. These actions are in various procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance. Although the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome and the range of loss cannot be currently estimated, the Company does not believe that the eventual outcome of any such action could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans Approximately 13% of the Company’s workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements with various local unions across its operating regions. As a result of some of these agreements, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are participating employers in a number of trustee-managed multiemployer, defined benefit pension plans for the affected employees. In connection with its ongoing renegotiation of various collective bargaining agreements, the Company may discuss and negotiate for the complete or partial withdrawal from one or more of these pension plans. A complete or partial withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan may also occur if employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement vote to decertify a union from continuing to represent them. The Company is not aware of any such actions in connection with continuing operations. As a result of certain discontinued operations, the Company is potentially exposed to certain withdrawal liabilities. The Company does not believe that any future withdrawals, individually or in the aggregate, from the multiemployer plans to which it contributes could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or liquidity. However, such withdrawals could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations for a particular reporting period, depending on the number of employees withdrawn in any future period and the financial condition of the multiemployer plan(s) at the time of such withdrawal(s). Tax Matters The Company has open tax years dating back to 2000 in certain jurisdictions. Prior to the acquisition, MW Star Holdings, Corp. ("Veolia ES Solid Waste division") was part of a consolidated group and is still subject to IRS and state examinations dating back to 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition of Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc., the Company is entitled to certain indemnifications for Veolia ES Solid Waste Division's pre-acquisition tax liabilities. The Company maintains a liability for uncertain tax positions, the balance of which management believes is adequate. Results of audit assessments by taxing authorities are not currently expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations or cash flows. |
Segment and Related Information
| Segment and Related Information | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
| Segment and Related Information | Segment and Related Information The Company currently manages and evaluates its operations primarily through its South, East and Midwest regional segments. These three groups are presented below as the Company’s reportable segments. The Company’s three geographic operating segments provide collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves residential, commercial and industrial, and municipal customers throughout its operating regions. Summarized financial information concerning its reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are shown in the table below: Service Operating Depreciation Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 South $ 123.2 $ 19.9 $ 18.6 East 88.3 3.6 17.4 Midwest 122.3 11.4 22.9 Corporate — (21.9 ) 1.9 $ 333.8 $ 13.0 $ 60.8 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 South $ 124.5 $ 22.8 $ 18.0 East 84.3 3.5 17.5 Midwest 121.6 11.0 23.3 Corporate — (13.3 ) 2.1 $ 330.4 $ 24.0 $ 60.9 Fluctuations in the Company's operating results may be caused by many factors, including period-to-period changes in the relative contribution of revenue by each line of business and operating segment and by general economic conditions. In addition, its revenues and income from operations typically reflect seasonal patterns. The Company expects its operating results to vary seasonally, with revenues typically lowest in the first quarter, higher in the second and third quarters and lower in the fourth quarter than in the second and third quarters. This seasonality reflects the lower volume of solid waste generated during the late fall, winter and early spring because of decreased construction and demolition activities during winter months in the United States. In addition, some of the Company's operating costs may be higher in the winter months. Adverse winter weather conditions slow waste collection activities, resulting in higher labor and operational costs. Greater precipitation in the winter increases the weight of collected municipal solid waste, resulting in higher disposal costs, which are calculated on a per ton basis. Additionally, certain destructive weather conditions that tend to occur during the second half of the year, such as hurricanes that most often impact the South region, can increase the Company’s revenues in the areas affected. While weather-related and other “one-time” occurrences can boost revenues through additional work, as a result of significant start-up costs and other factors, such revenue sometimes generates earnings at comparatively lower margins. Certain weather conditions, including severe winter storms, may result in the temporary suspension of the Company’s operations, which can significantly affect the operating results of the affected regions. |
Fair Value Measurements
| Fair Value Measurements | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
| Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value In measuring fair values of assets and liabilities, the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (Level 1) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (Level 3). The Company also uses market data or assumptions that it believes market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk when appropriate. The carrying value for certain of the Company's financial instruments approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. The Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following: Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2016 Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Total Carrying Recurring fair value measurements Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative instruments - Liability position (12.1 ) — (12.1 ) — — (12.1 ) Total recurring fair value measurements $ (11.6 ) $ 0.5 $ (12.1 ) $ — $ — $ (11.6 ) Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Total Carrying Recurring fair value measurements Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.6 $ 0.6 $ — $ — $ — $ 0.6 Derivative instruments - Asset position 0.2 — 0.2 — — 0.2 Derivative instruments - Liability position (16.2 ) $ — (16.2 ) — — (16.2 ) Total recurring fair value measurements $ (15.4 ) $ 0.6 $ (16.0 ) $ — $ — $ (15.4 ) The fair values of the fuel hedges and interest rate caps are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets (Level 2 in fair value hierarchy). Fair Value of Debt The fair value of the Company’s debt (Level 2) is estimated using indirectly observable market inputs, except for the Revolver for which cost approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the interest rate. Although the Company has determined the estimated fair value amounts using quoted market prices, considerable judgment is required in interpreting the information and in developing the estimated fair values. Therefore, these estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company, or holders of the instruments, could realize in a current market exchange. The fair value estimates are based on information available as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt is as follows: March 31, December 31, Revolver $ 32.0 $ 32.0 Senior Notes 561.0 555.5 Term Loan B 1,675.0 1,639.2 $ 2,268.0 $ 2,226.7 The carrying value of the Company’s debt at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was approximately $2,267.5 and $2,267.5 , respectively. |
Stock-Based Compensation
| Stock-Based Compensation | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , there were no annual, senior management or strategic grant issuances under the Parent's stock option plan. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , 182 annual and senior management options were forfeited and 156 strategic options were forfeited. No annual and senior management options and no strategic options were exercised for the three months ended March 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2016 , there were 41,453 options outstanding under the annual and senior management plan and 41,181 outstanding under the strategic plan. The weighted average exercise price of outstanding annual and strategic stock options were $685 and $604 , respectively. The weighted average remaining contractual term for the outstanding annual and senior management stock option plans was 5.8 years as of March 31, 2016. The weighted average remaining contractual terms for the outstanding strategic option plan was 4.5 years years as of March 31, 2016. Total unrecognized compensation expense was approximately $2.8 as of March 31, 2016, which will be recognized over the next 2.2 years for annual awards and 3.1 years for strategic grants. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, compensation expense was approximately $0.4 and $0.7 , respectively. |
Basis of Presentation (Policies
| Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Consolidation | The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include its wholly-owned subsidiaries of Advanced Disposal Services South, Inc. and HW Star Holdings Corp. and their respective subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
| Use of estimates and assumptions | In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company uses estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information that it uses is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing the Company's financial statements, the more subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to: accounting for long-lived assets, including recoverability; landfill development costs, final capping, closure and post-closure costs; valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; liabilities for potential litigation; claims and assessments; liabilities for environmental remediation; stock compensation; accounting for goodwill and intangible asset impairments; deferred taxes; uncertain tax positions; self-insurance reserves; and estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Actual results could differ materially from the estimates and assumptions that the Company uses in preparation of its financial statements. |
| Recently Issued Accounting Standards | In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases , which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability, and lessors to recognize a net lease investment. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures will also be required to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the standard is permitted however the Company does not expect to early adopt the ASU. Lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented. While the Company is still assessing the impact of this standard, it does not believe this standard will have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires that a company recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Companies will need to use more judgment and estimates than under the guidance currently in effect, including estimating the amount of variable revenue to recognize over each identified performance obligation. Additional disclosures will be required to help users of financial statements understand the nature, amount and timing of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts. In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date. This standard will now become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements and has not selected a transition method. |
Landfill Liabilities (Tables)
| Landfill Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Liabilities for Final Closure and Post-Closure Costs | Liabilities for final closure and post-closure costs for the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are shown in the table below: Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 201.1 Increase in retirement obligation 9.8 Accretion of closure and post-closure costs 13.1 Disposition (3.2 ) Change in estimate (2.9 ) Costs incurred (24.2 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 193.7 Increase in retirement obligation 2.1 Accretion of closure and post-closure costs 3.3 Costs incurred (0.6 ) Balance at March 31, 2016 198.5 Less: Current portion (30.2 ) $ 168.3 |
Debt (Tables)
| Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Major Components of Debt | The following table summarizes the major components of debt at each balance sheet date and provides the maturities and interest rate ranges of each major category of debt: March 31, December 31, Revolving line of credit with lenders ("Revolver"), interest at applicable rate plus margin, as defined (5.21% and 6.30% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) due quarterly; balance due at maturity in October 2017 $ 32.0 $ 32.0 Term loans ("Term Loan B"); quarterly payments of $4.5 commencing March 31, 2013 through June 30, 2019 with final payment due October 9, 2019; interest at LIBOR floor of 0.75% plus an applicable margin of 300 basis points at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 1,685.5 1,685.5 Senior notes ("Senior Notes") payable; interest at 8.25% payable in arrears semi-annually commencing April 1, 2013; maturing on October 1, 2020 550.0 550.0 Capital lease obligations, maturing through 2024 31.5 28.2 Other debt 16.6 20.0 2,315.6 2,315.7 Less: Original issue discount and debt issuance costs classified as a reduction to long-term debt (64.4 ) (68.6 ) Less: Current portion (52.3 ) (49.1 ) $ 2,198.9 $ 2,198.0 |
Derivative Instruments and He21
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative instruments recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets: Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2016 December 31, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Interest rate caps Other assets $ — $ 0.2 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Fuel commodity derivatives Other current liabilities 12.1 16.2 Total derivatives $ 12.1 $ 16.0 |
Segment and Related Informati22
| Segment and Related Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments | Summarized financial information concerning its reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are shown in the table below: Service Operating Depreciation Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 South $ 123.2 $ 19.9 $ 18.6 East 88.3 3.6 17.4 Midwest 122.3 11.4 22.9 Corporate — (21.9 ) 1.9 $ 333.8 $ 13.0 $ 60.8 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 South $ 124.5 $ 22.8 $ 18.0 East 84.3 3.5 17.5 Midwest 121.6 11.0 23.3 Corporate — (13.3 ) 2.1 $ 330.4 $ 24.0 $ 60.9 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
| Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
| Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis | The Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following: Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2016 Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Total Carrying Recurring fair value measurements Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative instruments - Liability position (12.1 ) — (12.1 ) — — (12.1 ) Total recurring fair value measurements $ (11.6 ) $ 0.5 $ (12.1 ) $ — $ — $ (11.6 ) Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 Total Quoted Prices Significant Significant Total Carrying Recurring fair value measurements Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.6 $ 0.6 $ — $ — $ — $ 0.6 Derivative instruments - Asset position 0.2 — 0.2 — — 0.2 Derivative instruments - Liability position (16.2 ) $ — (16.2 ) — — (16.2 ) Total recurring fair value measurements $ (15.4 ) $ 0.6 $ (16.0 ) $ — $ — $ (15.4 ) |
| Estimated Fair Value of Company's Debt | The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt is as follows: March 31, December 31, Revolver $ 32.0 $ 32.0 Senior Notes 561.0 555.5 Term Loan B 1,675.0 1,639.2 $ 2,268.0 $ 2,226.7 |
Business Operations - Additiona
| Business Operations - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Segmentacquisition | Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)acquisition | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
| Number of reportable operating segments | Segment | 3 | |
| Number of acquisitions completed | acquisition | 4 | 3 |
| Consideration transferred, cash | $ 1.4 | $ 18.6 |
| Consideration transferred, notes payable | 0.2 | $ 3.3 |
| Decrease in goodwill | $ 0.1 | |
Landfill Liabilities - Summary
| Landfill Liabilities - Summary of Liabilities for Final Closure and Post-Closure Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
| Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning balance | $ 193.7 | $ 201.1 | $ 201.1 |
| Increase in retirement obligation | 2.1 | 9.8 | |
| Accretion of closure and post-closure costs | 3.3 | $ 3.4 | 13.1 |
| Disposition | (3.2) | ||
| Change in estimate | (2.9) | ||
| Costs incurred | (0.6) | (24.2) | |
| Ending balance | 198.5 | $ 193.7 | |
| Less: Current portion | (30.2) | ||
| Noncurrent portion | $ 168.3 | ||
Debt - Summary of Major Compone
| Debt - Summary of Major Components of Debt 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Capital lease obligations, maturing through 2024 | $ 31.5 | $ 28.2 |
| Other debt | 16.6 | 20 |
| Long-term debt, gross | 2,315.6 | 2,315.7 |
| Less: Original issue discount | (64.4) | (68.6) |
| Less: Current portion | (52.3) | (49.1) |
| Long-term debt, less original issue discount and current maturities | 2,198.9 | 2,198 |
| Revolving line of credit | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term debt | 32 | 32 |
| Term loans | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term debt | 1,685.5 | 1,685.5 |
| Senior notes payable; interest at 8.25% | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term debt | $ 550 | $ 550 |
Debt - Summary of Major Compo27
| Debt - Summary of Major Components of Debt 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
| Revolving line of credit | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End | 5.21% | 6.30% | |
| Term loans | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal | $ 4.5 | $ 4.5 | |
| Senior notes payable; interest at 8.25% | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Debt interest rate | 8.25% | 8.25% | |
| LIBOR | Term loans | |||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Reference rate | 0.75% | 0.75% | |
| Basis spread on variable rate | 3.00% | 3.00% | |
Debt - Additional Information (
| Debt - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Subsidiary | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Number of non-guarantor foreign subsidiary | Subsidiary | 1 | |
| Percentage of income and cash flows from operating activities, less than 3% | 3.00% | |
| Percentage of parent company in subsidiary guarantor | 100.00% | |
| Letters of credit outstanding | $ 45,900,000 | $ 45,900,000 |
| Revolving Credit Facility | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity | 300,000,000 | |
| Letters of Credit | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity | 100,000,000 | |
| Revolving line of credit | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term debt | $ 32,000,000 | $ 32,000,000 |
Derivative Instruments and He29
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Summary of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
| Total derivatives | $ 12.1 | $ 16 |
| Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Caps | Other Assets | ||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative assets | 0 | 0.2 |
| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Commodity Derivatives | Other Current Liabilities | ||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | $ 12.1 | $ 16.2 |
Derivative Instruments and He30
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details) gal in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
| Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / galgal | Mar. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)Agreement | |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization of option interest rate cap premium | $ 0.2 | $ 0.6 | |
| Interest Rate Caps | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Number of interest rate cap agreements | Agreement | 4 | ||
| Amortization of option interest rate cap premium | 0.2 | 0.6 | |
| Notional amounts of the contracts | 680.9 | ||
| Interest Rate Caps | Other Assets | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Premium included in other assets from condensed consolidated balance sheet | $ 5 | ||
| Fuel Commodity Derivatives | Other Income (Expense), Net | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Changes in the fair value and settlements of fuel derivative instruments | $ 0.6 | $ 5 | |
| Fuel Commodity Derivatives | Minimum | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Hedged strike prices (in dollars per share) | $ / gal | 2.2 | ||
| Fuel Commodity Derivatives | Maximum | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Hedged strike prices (in dollars per share) | $ / gal | 2.64 | ||
| Fixed Price Contract | |||
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
| Commodity volume hedged | gal | 10.1 | ||
Income Taxes - Additional Infor
| Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Effective income tax rate continuing operations | 32.90% | 25.50% |
| Federal statutory tax rate | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Unrecognized tax benefits and related interest | $ 9.8 | |
Commitments and Contingencies -
| Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) | Mar. 31, 2016 |
| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Percentage of workforce covered under collective bargaining | 13.00% |
Segment and Related Informati33
| Segment and Related Information - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2016Segment | |
| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
| Number of reportable segments | 3 |
| Number of geographic operating segments | 3 |
Segment and Related Informati34
| Segment and Related Information - Summary of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Service Revenue | $ 333.8 | $ 330.4 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 13 | 24 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 60.8 | 60.9 |
| Operating Segments | South | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Service Revenue | 123.2 | 124.5 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 19.9 | 22.8 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 18.6 | 18 |
| Operating Segments | East | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Service Revenue | 88.3 | 84.3 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Operating Segments | Midwest | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Service Revenue | 122.3 | 121.6 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 11.4 | 11 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 22.9 | 23.3 |
| Corporate | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Service Revenue | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | (21.9) | (13.3) |
| Depreciation and Amortization | $ 1.9 | $ 2.1 |
Fair Value Measurements - Asset
| Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Total Fair Value | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 0.5 | $ 0.6 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0.2 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | (12.1) | (16.2) |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | (11.6) | (15.4) |
| Total Fair Value | Level 1 | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | 0 | 0 |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Total Fair Value | Level 2 | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0.2 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | (12.1) | (16.2) |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | (12.1) | (16) |
| Total Fair Value | Level 3 | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | 0 | 0 |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | 0 | 0 |
| Total Gains (Losses) | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | 0 | 0 |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | 0 | 0 |
| Carrying Value | ||
| Recurring fair value measurements | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Derivative instruments - Asset position | 0.2 | |
| Derivative instruments - Liability position | (12.1) | (16.2) |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | $ (11.6) | $ (15.4) |
Fair Value Measurements - Estim
| Fair Value Measurements - Estimated Fair Value of Company's Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Debt instruments carrying value | $ 2,267.5 | $ 2,267.5 |
| Level 2 | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Estimated fair value debt | 2,268 | 2,226.7 |
| Level 2 | Revolver | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Estimated fair value debt | 32 | 32 |
| Level 2 | Senior Notes | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Estimated fair value debt | 561 | 555.5 |
| Level 2 | Term Loan B | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Estimated fair value debt | $ 1,675 | $ 1,639.2 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Addi
| Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense related to grants, total | $ 2.8 | |
| Compensation expense | $ 0.4 | $ 0.7 |
| Annual Options | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of stock options forfeited | 182 | |
| Number of stock options exercised | 0 | |
| Number of options outstanding | 41,453 | |
| Stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 685 | |
| Stock options, weighted average remaining contractual term | 5 years 9 months 18 days | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period | 2 years 1 month 27 days | |
| Strategic Options | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of stock options forfeited | 156 | |
| Number of stock options exercised | 0 | |
| Number of options outstanding | 41,181 | |
| Stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 604 | |
| Stock options, weighted average remaining contractual term | 4 years 6 months | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period | 3 years 1 month 6 days | |