Recycling Asset (IDSA) 10-K/A 17 Jun 15 2014 FY Annual report (amended) Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	INDUSTRIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA INC /FL
Entity Central Index Key	4187
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-K/A
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	TRUE
Amendment Description	Industrial Services of America, Inc. (the “Company”) filed its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the "2014 Form 10-K") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 15, 2015. The Company is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to correct the date of the Section 906 Certifications furnished in the 2014 Form 10-K as Exhibit 32.1; the initial Exhibit 32.1 was dated March 31, 2015, rather than the April 15, 2015 filing date. (The Section 302 Certifications filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 were correctly dated April 15, 2015.) This Amendment No. 1 also contains an updated list of the Company’s subsidiaries as Exhibit 21 and a Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm as Exhibit 23. Except as expressly set forth herein, this Form 10-K/A does not reflect events occurring after the date of the 2014 Form 10-K filing or modify or update any of the other disclosures contained therein in any way other than as required to reflect the amendments discussed above. Other than the changes in exhibits referred to above, all other information in the 2014 Form 10-K remains unchanged.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,956,410
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$25,220,469

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,059	$1,589
Income tax receivable	0	7
Accounts receivable – trade (after allowance for doubtful accounts of $100.0 thousand in 2014 and 2013) (Note 1)	10,019	11,456
Inventories (Note 1)	6,777	8,782
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	567	105
Property available for sale	398	0
Total current assets	18,820	21,939
Net property and equipment (Note 1)	18,742	21,826
Other assets
Deferred income taxes (Note 8)	97	97
Other non-current assets	131	170
Total other assets	228	267
Total assets	37,790	44,032
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 4)	15,911	1,597
Bank overdrafts	79	594
Accounts payable	3,463	6,575
Income tax payable	27	0
Interest rate swap agreement liability (Note 1)	10	71
Payable to related parties (Note 11)	1,627	530
Other current liabilities	168	324
Total current liabilities	21,285	9,691
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities (Note 4)	0	16,295
Total long-term liabilities	0	16,295
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.0033 par value: 20.0 million shares authorized in 2014 and 2013; 8,049,622 and 7,192,479 shares issued in 2014 and 2013, respectively; 7,956,410 and 7,069,267 shares outstanding in 2014 and 2013, respectively	27	24
Additional paid-in capital	23,249	18,649
Stock warrants outstanding	1,025	0
Retained (losses) earnings	-7,652	-379
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-10	-71
Treasury stock at cost, 93,212 and 123,212 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively	-134	-177
Total shareholders’ equity	16,505	18,046
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$37,790	$44,032

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$100	$100
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,049,622	7,192,479
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,956,410	7,069,267
Treasury stock, shares	93,212	123,212

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue from services	$5,051,000	$5,069,000
Revenue from product sales	112,353,000	131,684,000
Total revenue	117,404,000	136,753,000
Cost of sales for services	4,562,000	4,695,000
Cost of sales for product sales	110,250,000	129,862,000
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market (Note 1)	1,911,000	2,225,000
Total cost of sales	116,723,000	136,782,000
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	7,184,000	7,732,000
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	7,184,000	7,732,000
Impairment loss, intangibles and goodwill	0	3,489,000
Loss before other income (expense)	-6,503,000	-11,250,000
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, including factoring fees and loan fee amortization	-849,000	-1,920,000
Gain on sale of assets	108,000	40,000
Gain on lawsuit settlement (Note 3)	0	625,000
Other income	9,000	77,000
Total other expense	-732,000	-1,178,000
Loss before income taxes	-7,235,000	-12,428,000
Income tax provision (Note 8)	38,000	1,388,000
Net loss	($7,273,000)	($13,816,000)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.96)	($1.96)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.96)	($1.96)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net loss	($7,273)	($13,816)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments	61	79
Comprehensive loss	($7,212)	($13,737)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Stock Warrants [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$31,235,000	$24,000	$18,281,000		$13,437,000	($150,000)	($357,000)
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		7,192,479					248,212
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments	79,000					79,000
Stock options/bonuses	48,000		48,000
Securities issued	500,000		320,000				180,000
Securities issued (in Shares)							125,000
Net loss	-13,816,000				-13,816,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	18,046,000	24,000	18,649,000	0	-379,000	-71,000	-177,000
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		7,192,479					123,212
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock and warrants	3,023,000	3,000	1,952,000	1,025,000			43,000
Common stock and warrants (in Shares)		857,143					30,000
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments	61,000					61,000
Stock options/bonuses	2,591,000		2,591,000
Securities issued	57,000		57,000
Net loss	-7,273,000				-7,273,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$16,505,000	$27,000	$23,249,000	$1,025,000	($7,652,000)	($10,000)	($134,000)
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		8,049,622					93,212

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	($7,273,000)	($13,816,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,119,000	3,965,000
Inventory write-down	1,911,000	2,225,000
Stock expense - bonuses and options	2,516,000	48,000
Deferred income taxes	0	1,049,000
Impairment loss, intangibles and goodwill	0	3,489,000
Gain on sale of property and equipment	-108,000	-40,000
Gain on lawsuit settlement	0	-625,000
Amortization of loan fees included in interest expense	73,000	302,000
Change in assets and liabilities
Receivables	1,437,000	1,888,000
Inventories	94,000	5,522,000
Income tax receivable/payable	34,000	1,430,000
Other assets	-292,000	-60,000
Accounts payable	-3,051,000	267,000
Payable to related parties	1,097,000	30,000
Other current liabilities	-156,000	-151,000
Net cash (used in) from operating activities	-599,000	5,523,000
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	139,000	130,000
Proceeds from lawsuit to cancel intangible asset	0	770,000
Purchases of property and equipment	-392,000	-1,087,000
Deposit from related party	0	500,000
Net cash (used in) from investing activities	-253,000	313,000
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan fees capitalized	-245,000	-103,000
Proceeds from sale of redeemable securities	0	500,000
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants, net	3,063,000	0
Change in bank overdrafts	-515,000	-29,000
Proceeds from long-term debt	12,500,000	3,308,000
Payments on long-term debt	-14,481,000	-9,849,000
Net cash from (used in) financing activities	322,000	-6,173,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-530,000	-337,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,589,000	1,926,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,059,000	1,589,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	838,000	1,688,000
Tax refunds received	2,000	1,009,000
Cash paid for income taxes	6,000	12,000
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in equipment purchases accrual	$30,000	($100,000)

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of Business: The Recycling segment of Industrial Services of America, Inc. (a Florida Corporation) and its subsidiaries ("ISA" or "the Company") purchases and sells ferrous and nonferrous materials, including stainless steel, on a daily basis at our two wholly-owned subsidiaries, ISA Recycling, LLC (located in Louisville, Kentucky) and ISA Indiana, Inc. (serving southern Indiana). In the fourth quarter of 2013, management discontinued the production of stainless steel blends within this segment. Stainless steel blends are a subset of the stainless steel market. In July 2012, we opened the ISA Pick.Pull.Save used automobile yard, which is a new product line within the ISA Recycling segment ("Recycling" - see Segment information at Note 12). Through the Waste Services segment ("Waste Services" - see Segment information at Note 12), ISA also provides products and services to meet the waste management needs of its customers related to ferrous, non-ferrous and corrugated scrap recycling, management services and waste equipment sales and rental. This segment maintains contracts with retail, commercial and industrial businesses to handle their waste disposal needs, primarily by subcontracting with commercial waste hauling and disposal companies. Our customers and subcontractors are located throughout the United States. This segment also installs or repairs equipment and rental equipment. Each of our segments bills separately for its products or services. Generally, services and products are not bundled for sale to individual customers. The products or services have value to the customer on a standalone basis.
	Going Concern:  As described in Note 4, the Company was in violation of a minimum EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) covenant measured at December 31, 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank, its primary lender. Management has been unable to obtain a waiver of covenant noncompliance from the bank at the date the December 31, 2014 consolidated financial statements were issued. The bank and the Company have been in active negotiations to amend the credit facility to address a variety of matters. If successful, it is expected this amendment will embody a waiver of all previous noncompliance and a resetting of covenant measures to correspond to current forecasts for 2015. The Company plans to complete this amendment during the second quarter of 2015. The Wells Fargo covenant violation causes the Bank of Kentucky debt (see Note 4) to be in technical violation as well due to cross default provisions. Being in violation of loan covenants constitutes an event of default under the agreements and allows the banks, if they choose, to call the debt due. Accordingly, under U.S. accounting principles, this requires the debt to be classified as a current liability. If the Company is able to obtain a waiver of noncompliance from Wells Fargo, it will remedy the Bank of Kentucky debt violation as the Company was otherwise in compliance with those covenant measures.
	Due to deteriorating market conditions for ferrous and certain non-ferrous products in late 2014 and continuing into early 2015, the Company has experienced worse than expected operating results. While it is management’s expectation that a bank amendment will be completed in the second quarter of 2015, there are no assurances this will occur. These conditions cause substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
	Revenue Recognition: ISA records revenue for its recycling and equipment sales divisions upon delivery of the related materials and equipment to the customer. We provide installation and training on all equipment and we charge these costs to the customer, recording revenue in the period we provide the service. We are the middleman in the sale of the equipment and not a manufacturer. Any warranty is the responsibility of the manufacturer and therefore we make no estimates for warranty obligations. Allowances for equipment returns are made on a case-by-case basis. Historically, returns of equipment have not been material.
	Our management services group provides our customers with evaluation, management, monitoring, auditing and cost reduction consulting of our customers’ non-hazardous solid waste removal activities. We recognize revenue related to the management aspects of these services when we deliver the services. We record revenue related to this activity on a gross basis because we are ultimately responsible for service delivery, have discretion over the selection of the specific service provided and the amounts to be charged, and are directly obligated to the subcontractor for the services provided. We are an independent contractor. If we discover that third party service providers have not performed, either by auditing of the service provider invoices or communications from our customers, we then resolve the service delivery dispute directly with the third party service supplier. Revenue from equipment rental is recognized monthly as earned.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: We estimate the fair value of our financial instruments using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, prepayments and other factors. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect these estimates. As of December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of our debt instruments approximated book value. The fair value of our debt approximates its carrying value because the majority of our debt bears a floating rate of interest based on the LIBOR rate. There is no readily available market by which to determine fair value of our fixed term debt; however, based on existing interest rates and prevailing rates as of each year end, we have determined that the fair value of our fixed rate debt approximates book value.
	We carry certain of our financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. These financial assets and liabilities are composed of cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments. Long-term debt is carried at cost, and the fair value is disclosed herein. In addition, we measure certain assets, such as goodwill and other long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis to evaluate those assets for potential impairment. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	In accordance with applicable accounting standards, we categorize our financial assets and liabilities into the following fair value hierarchy:
	Level 1 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. Examples of level 1 financial instruments include active exchange-traded securities.
	Level 2 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of level 2 financial instruments include commercial paper purchased from the State Street-administered asset-backed commercial paper conduits, various types of interest-rate and commodity-based derivative instruments, and various types of fixed-income investment securities. Pricing models are utilized to estimate fair value for certain financial assets and liabilities categorized in level 2.
	Level 3 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable in the market and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s judgment about the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability, and are based on the best available information, some of which is internally developed. Examples of level 3 financial instruments include certain corporate debt with little or no market activity and a resulting lack of price transparency.
	When determining the fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, we look to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, we look to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets, and we use alternative valuation techniques to derive fair value measurements.
	We use the fair value methodology outlined in the related accounting standard to value the assets and liabilities for cash, debt and derivatives. All of our cash is defined as Level 1 and all our debt and derivative contracts are defined as Level 2.
	In accordance with this guidance, the following tables represent our fair value hierarchy for financial instruments, in thousands, at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	2014:00:00		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,059			$	—			$	—		$	1,059
	Liabilities
	Long term debt		$	—			$	(15,911	)		$	—		$	(15,911	)
	Derivative contract - interest rate swap		—				(10		)		—			(10		)
			Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	2013:00:00		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,589			$	—			$	—		$	1,589
	Liabilities
	Long term debt		$	—			$	(17,892	)		$	—		$	(17,892	)
	Derivative contract - interest rate swap		—				(71		)		—			(71		)
	We have had no transfers in or out of Levels 1 or 2 fair value measurements. Other than the 2013 impairment of intangibles, we have had no activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. See also Note 3 –“Intangibles” for additional information on impairment losses for intangibles in 2013.
	Estimates: In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), management must make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported for assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as affecting the disclosures provided. Examples of estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, estimates associated with goodwill and intangibles impairment tests, estimates of realizability of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, estimates of inventory balances and values, and estimates of stock option and warrant values. The Company also uses estimates when assessing fair values of assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions as well as any fair value and any related impairment charges related to the carrying value of inventory and machinery and equipment, and other long-lived assets. Despite the Company’s intention to establish accurate estimates and use reasonable assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates.
	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all inter-company accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated.
	Reclassifications: We have reclassified certain income statement items within the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior years and prior quarters in order to be comparable with the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net loss or shareholders' equity.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in banks with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates fair value, which in the opinion of management, are subject to an insignificant risk of loss in value. The Company maintains cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Accounts receivable consists primarily of amounts due from customers from product and brokered sales. The allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $100.0 thousand at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts includes a number of factors, including the age of the balance, estimated settlement adjustments, past experience with the customer account, changes in collection patterns and general economic and industry conditions. Interest is not normally charged on receivables nor do we normally require collateral for receivables. Potential credit losses from our significant customers could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. While we believe our allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate, changes in economic conditions or any weakness in the steel and metals industry could adversely impact our future earnings. In general, we consider accounts receivable past due which are 30 to 60 days after the invoice date. We charge off losses to the allowance when we deem further collection efforts will not provide additional recoveries.
	Major Customer: North American Stainless ("NAS") is a major customer in Recycling. Sales to NAS equaled 13.3% of our consolidated revenue in 2014, and 37.5% of our consolidated revenue in 2013. The accounts receivable balance from NAS was $1.0 million and $2.8 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Inventories: Our inventories primarily consist of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, including stainless steel, and are valued at the lower of average purchased cost or market based on the specific scrap commodity. Quantities of inventories are determined based on our inventory systems and are subject to periodic physical verification using estimation techniques including observation, weighing and other industry methods. We recognize inventory impairment when the market value, based upon current market pricing, falls below recorded value or when the estimated volume is less than the recorded volume of inventory. We record the loss in cost of sales in the period during which we identified the loss.
	We make certain assumptions regarding future demand and net realizable value in order to assess whether inventory is properly recorded at the lower of cost or market. We base our assumptions on historical experience, current market conditions and current replacement costs. If the anticipated future selling prices of scrap metal and finished steel products should decline, we would re-assess the recorded net realizable value ("NRV") of our inventory and make any adjustments we feel necessary in order to reduce the value of our inventory (and increase cost of sales) to the lower of cost or market.
	Management spent much of 2014 working to assess the Company's automobile shredder residue ("ASR") process. Significant process and strategy changes associated with the ASR process have been made. These changes, combined with the significant metals market reduction in market demand and prices experienced in late 2014 and early 2015, caused management to perform a lower of cost-or-market assessment which resulted in an inventory write-down of $1.9 million as of December 31, 2014.
	In the third quarter of 2013, a continuing reduction in market demand and prices for stainless steel occurred, which led to a reduction in stainless steel sales volumes and average stainless steel selling prices, resulting in ISA recording a net realizable value (NRV) inventory write-down of $1.9 million at September 30, 2013. Based on the final sale price of the remaining inventory in the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, we recorded an additional NRV inventory write-down of $325.0 thousand at December 31, 2013. Due to the high level of uncertainty regarding the economic environment and stainless steel market, as well as the Company's financing environment, in the fourth quarter of 2013, management determined to discontinue the production of stainless steel blends. As a result of reduced market prices and management's determination to discontinue the production of stainless steel blends, a lower of cost or market assessment was performed for our nickel content inventories as described above. The assessment embodied the assumption of immediate sale of these blends in their current state.
	Some commodities are in saleable condition at acquisition. We purchase these commodities in small amounts until we have a truckload of material available for shipment. Some commodities are not in saleable condition at acquisition. These commodities must be torched, shredded or baled. We do not have work-in-process inventory that needs to be manufactured to become finished goods. We include processing costs in inventory for all commodities by gross ton.
	Inventories as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:
		December 31, 2014
		Raw				Finished				Processing			Total
		Materials				Goods				Costs
		(in thousands)
	Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials	$	3,827			$	1,043			$	477		$	5,347
	Waste equipment machinery	—				46				—			46
	Other	—				13				—			13
	Total inventories for sale	3,827				1,102				477			5,406
	Replacement parts	1,371				—				—			1,371
	Total inventories	$	5,198			$	1,102			$	477		$	6,777
		December 31, 2013
		Raw				Finished				Processing			Total
		Materials				Goods				Costs
		(in thousands)
	Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials	$	4,856			$	1,697			$	600		$	7,153
	Waste equipment machinery	—				49				—			49
	Other	—				30				—			30
	Total inventories for sale	4,856				1,776				600			7,232
	Replacement parts	1,550				—				—			1,550
	Total inventories	$	6,406			$	1,776			$	600		$	8,782
We allocated $476.7 thousand in processing costs to inventories as of December 31, 2014 and $599.7 thousand as of December 31, 2013.
Inventory also includes all types of industrial waste handling equipment and machinery held for resale such as compactors, balers, and containers, which are valued based on cost. Replacement parts included in inventory are depreciated over a one-year life and are used by the Company within the one-year period as these parts wear out quickly due to the high-volume and intensity of the shredder function. Other inventory includes fuel and baling wire.
Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related property.
Property and equipment, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:
	Life		2014				2013
Land			$	5,745			$	6,026
Equipment and vehicles	1-10 years		25,287				25,500
Office equipment	1-7 years		2,057				2,057
Rental equipment	3-5 years		5,919				5,678
Building and leasehold improvements	5-40 years		8,602				9,067
			$	47,610			$	48,328
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			28,868				26,502
			$	18,742			$	21,826
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $3.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. Of the $3.1 million of depreciation expense recognized in 2014, $2.8 million was recorded in cost of sales, and $0.3 million was recorded in general and administrative expense. Of the $3.3 million of depreciation expense recognized in 2013, $2.9 million was recorded in cost of sales, and $0.4 million was recorded in general and administrative expense.
A typical term of our rental equipment leases is five years. The revenue stream is based on monthly usage and recognized in the month of usage. We record purchased rental equipment, including all installation and freight charges, as a fixed asset. We are typically responsible for all repairs and maintenance expenses on rental equipment.
Based on existing agreements, future operating lease revenue from rental equipment for each of the next five years, in thousands, is estimated to be:
2015	$	1,847
2016	1,516
2017	1,026
2018	532
2019	166
	$	5,087
Factoring Fees and Certain Banking Expenses: We have included factoring fees and certain banking expenses relating to our loans and loan restructuring within interest expense. The loan fees amortization totaled $72.9 thousand and $301.5 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
We had entered into factoring agreements with various European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under non-recourse agreements. These transactions are treated as a sale and were accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable because the agreements transfer effective control and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. Thus, cash proceeds from these arrangements are reflected in the change of accounts receivable in our statements of cash flows each period. We do not service any factored accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We had utilized factoring arrangements as an integral part of our financing for working capital. The aggregate gross amount factored under these facilities was $0.0 million and $31.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our loss on these transactions, the cost of factoring such accounts receivable, is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense with other financing costs. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.0 thousand and $121.6 thousand, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: Shipping and handling charges incurred by the Company are included in cost of sales and shipping charges billed to the customer are included in revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are charged to expense in the period the costs are incurred. Advertising expense was $0.5 thousand and $36.3 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Derivative and Hedging Activities: We are exposed to market risk stemming from changes in metal commodity prices, and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we actively manage our exposure to these market risks by entering into various hedging transactions, authorized under established policies that place clear controls on these activities. Derivative financial instruments currently used by us consist of interest rate swap contracts. Derivative financial instruments are accounted for under the provisions of the FASB's authoritative guidance titled “ASC 815 - Derivative and Hedging.” Under these standards, derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value. Our interest rate swaps are designated as a cash flow hedge, and the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in gain or loss on derivative liabilities. Cash flows related to derivatives are included in operating activities.
We do not enter into any interest rate swap derivative instruments for trading purposes. We recognize as an adjustment to interest expense the differential paid or received on interest rate swaps. We include in other comprehensive income the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap, which is established as an effective hedge. We include the required disclosures for interest rate swaps in Note 4 – “Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank” of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
During 2014 and 2013, we did not use derivative instruments in the form of commodity hedges to assist in managing our commodity price risk. We do not enter into any commodity hedges for trading purposes.
Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recorded to recognize the tax consequences on future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, referred to as “temporary differences,” and for net operating loss carry-forwards subject to an ongoing assessment of realizability. Deferred income taxes are measured by applying current tax laws. We use the deferral method of accounting for available state tax credits relating to the purchase of the shredder equipment.
The FASB has issued guidance, included in the ASC, related to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements. The Company recognizes uncertain income tax positions using the "more-likely-than-not" approach as defined in the ASC.  The amount recognized is subject to estimate and management’s judgment with respect to the most likely outcome for each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual uncertain tax position or for all uncertain tax positions in the aggregate could differ from the amount recognized. The Company has no liability for uncertain tax positions recognized as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
As a policy, the Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax positions in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The tax years 2011 thru 2014 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and certain state taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. See also Note 8 - "Income Taxes" for additional information relating to income taxes.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share: Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) is net income (loss) plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for our derivative instruments are not recorded net of tax in 2014 and 2013 due to the valuation allowance recorded. See Note 8 - "Income Taxes" for additional information relating to the valuation allowance.
Statement of Cash Flows: The statements of cash flows have been prepared using a definition of cash that includes deposits with original maturities of three months or less.
Stock Option Arrangements: We have an employee stock option plan under which we may grant options for up to 2.4 million shares of common stock, which are reserved by the board of directors for issuance of stock options. We provide compensation benefits by granting stock options to employees and directors. The exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of our stock on the date of grant. The maximum term of the option is five years. We account for this plan based on FASB’s authoritative guidance titled "ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation." We recognize share-based compensation expense for the fair value of the awards, on the date granted on a straight-line basis over their vesting term. Compensation expense is recognized only for share-based payments expected to vest. We estimate forfeitures at the date of grant based on our historical experience and future expectations. Subject to shareholder approval and restrictions on exercisability set forth in a Stock Option Agreement entered into on December 2, 2013 between the Company and Algar (the “Stock Option Agreement”), the Company granted Algar an option to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of Company common stock at an exercise price per share of $5.00.
The Company uses the Modified Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value the Company's stock options for each employee stock option award. The Company uses the Lattice-Based model to value the Company's stock options for the Algar stock option awards due to market and performance conditions (see Note 13 - "Share Based Compensation"). Using these option-pricing models, the fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant.
There are two significant inputs into the stock option pricing models: expected volatility and expected term. We estimate expected volatility based on traded option volatility of the Company's stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from historical exercise experience under the Company's stock option plans and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding.
The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, as well as the vesting period of an award. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management's judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate, and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period.
Treasury shares or new shares are issued for exercised options. The Company does not expect to repurchase any additional shares within the following annual period to accommodate the exercise of outstanding stock options.
Under the long term incentive plan, we may grant any of these types of awards: non-qualified and incentive stock options; stock appreciation rights; and other stock awards including stock units, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, and restricted stock. The performance goals that we may use for such awards will be based on any one or more of the following performance measures: cash flow; earnings; earnings per share; market value added or economic value added; profits; return on assets; return on equity; return on investment; revenues; or total shareholder return.
The plan is administered by a committee selected by the Board, initially our Compensation Committee, and consisting of two or more outside members of the Board. The Committee may grant one or more awards to our employees, including our officers, our directors and consultants, and will determine the specific employees who will receive awards under the plan and the type and amount of any such awards. A participant who receives shares of stock awarded under the plan must hold those shares for six months before the participant may dispose of such shares. The Committee may settle an award under the plan in cash rather than stock.
For performance-based stock awards granted under this plan, we have assumed that the performance targets for awards granted in a specific year will be achieved. We have assumed that performance targets for future years will not be achieved. Based on these assumptions, we use the closing per share stock price on the date the contract is signed to calculate award values for recording purposes. These calculated amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the stock awards computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718.
Subsequent Events: We have evaluated the period from December 31, 2014 through the date the financial statements herein were issued, for subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements and the following events were identified:
During 2014, ISA made the decision to move its Seymour, Indiana facility from a company-owned property to a leased property.  In conjunction with this decision, the company signed an agreement to sell its Seymour facility in 2014.  This property is classified as property available for sale on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet and is held within the Recycling segment. The sale of this property closed in February 2015.  Also, in conjunction with this decision, the company signed a lease, effective December 1, 2014, to lease a facility in the Seymour area.  This lease is for a period of three years.  The company has the option to extend the lease for three (3) additional three (3) year periods.  Rent is $8,000 per month and increases each year by $200 per month.  In the event ISA exercises the option to renew the lease for a second three-year term, at the end of the second three-year term, ISA has the option to purchase the property.
As of January 2, 2015, we awarded options to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock to our CFO, Todd Phillips. These options vest over a three-year period, with1/3 vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and 1/6 vesting every six months thereafter until the three year anniversary of the grant date. The exercise price per share of the options is $5.71, the fair value as of the grant date.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards:
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in ASU 2014-09 affect any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We have not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). The amendments in ASU 2014-15 are intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The amendments are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is permitted for annual or interim reporting periods for which the financial statements have not previously been issued.  We have not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-15 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

MANAGEMENT_SERVICES_AGREEMENT_

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC.	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC. [Abstract]
Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc.	MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC.
	On December 2, 2013, the Company and Algar, Inc. (“Algar”) entered into a Management Services Agreement (the “Management Agreement”).  Under the Management Agreement, Algar provides the Company with day-to-day senior executive level operating management supervisory services. Algar also provides business, financial, and organizational strategy and consulting services, as the Company’s board of directors may reasonably request from time to time.
	The Management Agreement gives Algar the right to appoint the Company’s President and one additional executive officer of the Company. The Company is required to reimburse Algar on a monthly basis for its pre-approved expenses, as defined in the Management Agreement, including expenses associated with the salaries of its executive appointees and employees. The Management Agreement also provides that the Company’s board of directors will increase to up to seven members. The Company and Algar have also agreed that Algar, subject to certain limitations and Nasdaq listing requirements, may cause the appointment of up to two members, one of whom will serve as Vice Chairman. Under the Management Agreement, Algar will be paid a bonus in an amount equal to 10.0% of any year-over-year increase in the Company’s pre-tax income during the term. The term of the Management Agreement is effective December 1, 2013 and extends through December 31, 2016, subject to earlier termination upon mutual agreement or upon circumstances set forth in the agreement.
	Subject to shareholder approval and restrictions on exercisability set forth in a Stock Option Agreement entered into on December 2, 2013 between the Company and Algar (the “Stock Option Agreement”), the Company granted Algar an option to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of Company common stock at an exercise price per share of $5.00. The first 375.0 thousand share options vested and became exercisable on December 1, 2013. The second 375.0 thousand share options vested and became exercisable after the market price of our Common Stock reached $6.00 per share during 2014. The third 375.0 thousand share options vest and become exercisable only if and after the market price of our Common Stock reaches $8.00 per share or Company revenue following an acquisition increases by $90.0 million. The fourth 375.0 thousand share options vest and become exercisable only if and after the market price of our Common Stock reaches $9.00 per share or Company revenue following an acquisition increases by $120.0 million.
	Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Stock Option Agreement, the options became exercisable on December 1, 2013; provided, however, the options shall become immediately exercisable for all 1.5 million option shares upon the first to occur of any of the following: (i) the termination of Algar's services under the Management Agreement by the Company without cause; (ii) the termination of Algar's services under the Management Agreement by Algar for good reason; or (iii) upon the occurrence of a change in control (with such vesting and expiration timed to give Algar the right to exercise the options immediately before the expiration triggered by the change in control). All rights of Algar will terminate with respect to the options and Algar will have no further rights under the Stock Option Agreement if Algar's Services under the Management Agreement are terminated by the Company for cause, by Algar without Good Reason, or the Management Agreement is terminated automatically for legal and regulatory reasons.
	The options shall expire and be of no further force or effect on the earlier of (i) the closing of a change of control transaction, (ii) immediately upon termination of Algar's services under the Management Services Agreement by the Company for cause or by Algar without good reason, (iii) immediately if the issuance of the options is not ratified by the Company's shareholders at a special meeting, (iv) upon the expiration of the term of the Management Agreement, or (v) three years after the date of the Stock Option Agreement. At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company on October 15, 2014, shareholders approved the issuance of these options. See also Note 13 - "Share Based Compensation" for additional information about the accounting for these and other options outstanding.
	Sean Garber, Algar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, formerly served as the Company’s President from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Garber is also Algar’s largest shareholder. Algar is located in Louisville, Kentucky and specializes in the procurement and sale of new and used auto parts as well as automotive and metal recycling.
	In connection with the Management Agreement, Mr. Garber and Orson Oliver, the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors, received an Irrevocable Proxy from each of Harry Kletter, K & R, LLC and the Harry Kletter Family Limited Partnership (collectively, “Kletter”), which provides Mr. Oliver and Mr. Garber joint voting authority over the shares owned by Kletter, approximately 25.7% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2013, Kletter was the Company’s largest shareholder. Messrs. Oliver and Garber have entered into a separate agreement in which, among other things, they agree to vote their proxies in favor of matters approved by the Company’s board of directors.
	Under the Management Agreement, the Company and Algar have agreed to use their best efforts to effect a business combination between them as soon as is reasonably practicable. As of December 31, 2014, the Company and Algar have not effected a business combination transaction between them. Negotiations are currently in abeyance.
	On December 2, 2013, in connection with the Management Agreement, the Company’s board of directors appointed Sean Garber as President. Mr. Garber replaced Orson Oliver who had been serving as interim President. As of December 31, 2014, Mr. Oliver continues to serve as the Company’s Chairman and interim Chief Executive Officer.
	Under the Management Agreement, the Company is required to reimburse Algar for the portion of Mr. Garber’s salary that is attributable to Algar’s services under the Management Agreement in an amount not to exceed $20.8 thousand per month, or $250.0 thousand per year. The Company appointed Mr. Garber to the Company’s board of directors on October 15, 2014. Mr. Garber was appointed Vice Chairman at that time.

INTANGIBLES

INTANGIBLES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangibles	Intangibles: Purchased intangible assets are initially recorded at cost and finite life intangible assets are amortized over their useful economic lives on a straight line basis. Intangible assets having indefinite lives and intangible assets that are not yet ready for use are not amortized and are reviewed annually for impairment as required by the FASB's ASC. The Company had no intangible assets having indefinite lives during 2014 or 2013.
	Through November 2013, we had three finite-lived intangible assets for which we recorded amortization: a trade name, a non-compete agreement, and a customer list relating to the acquisition of a business focusing on the stainless steel blends market. We amortized the trade name and non-compete agreements using a method that reflected the pattern in which the economic benefits were consumed or otherwise used over a 5-year life as stated in the agreements. We amortized the customer list on a straight-line basis over a 10-year life as estimated by management. We incurred amortization expense related to these assets of $0.0 thousand and $641.0 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Pursuant to a legal settlement, we canceled $144.7 thousand of our non-compete agreements balance effective February 28, 2013. A gain of $625.3 thousand was recorded as a result of this settlement.
	The Court case relating to the legal settlement involved the competing claims for a declaratory judgment asking the Court to determine whether a previous employee was bound by a one-year or five-year non-compete agreement. The employee's employment with the Company ended in December 2010. The employee's interpretation of the non-compete agreement was that it did not apply to him individually, but to a business entity previously owned by the employee. The Company's position was that the non-compete agreement was required to be interpreted by the Court together with an asset purchase agreement, as amended, which reference the employee and another individual receiving all of the stock and money in consideration for several promised acts, including entering into the non-compete agreement. The Company also sought damages from the employee for allegations he breached his non-compete agreement. The parties mediated the case successfully on January 25, 2013.  Mutual releases of all claims were entered by the parties, and the employee paid the Company $770.0 thousand in March 2013, which released him from the non-compete agreement.
	Due to the continued decline in market-dependent variables, including prices of stainless steel materials, management determined the Company should discontinue production of stainless steel blends, a subset of the stainless steel market, in the fourth quarter of 2013. With this change in strategy, management determined the value of the intangible assets related to the stainless steel blend business was impaired. The Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $3.5 million for the remaining value of these intangible assets in that quarter. These assets were previously included in Recycling. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has no intangible assets recorded on its balance sheet.

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank	LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had credit facilities with each of The Bank of Kentucky, Inc. ("KY Bank") and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("the Bank"). As of December 31, 2013, the Company had credit facilities with the KY Bank and Fifth Third Bank. The credit facilities with Fifth Third Bank were fully paid off in June 2014 as more fully described below.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company was not in compliance with its financial covenants with the Bank. The Company is reviewing the impact of this non-compliance with the Bank. Under GAAP, all of the Company’s debt is required to be classified in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 as a current liability. The bank has not accelerated the indebtedness.
	On October 15, 2013, WESSCO, LLC ("WESSCO"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, signed two promissory notes (collectively, the "KY Bank Notes") in favor of The Bank of Kentucky, Inc., one in the amount of $3.0 million (the "Term Note") and one in the amount of $1.0 million (the "Line of Credit Note"). The Company used the proceeds from the Term Note to pay $3.0 million against the Company’s loan from Fifth Third Bank. WESSCO used the Line of Credit Note to purchase additional equipment.  The Company is a guarantor of the KY Bank Notes.  The Company has also signed a $3.0 million demand promissory note (the “Company Note”) in favor of WESSCO in exchange for the proceeds of WESSCO’s Term Note.
	During 2014, the draw period of the Line of Credit Note expired and the outstanding balance automatically converted into a term note ("Line of Credit Term Note") with a five year term. As of December 31, 2014, $0.6 million was outstanding on this Line of Credit Term Note. On January 15, 2015, the Company signed a new line of credit ("2015 Line of Credit Note") in the amount of $1.0 million with KY Bank in order to purchase additional equipment. The draw period for the 2015 Line of Credit Note will expire on January 14, 2016, at which time the outstanding balance will be converted into a term note with a five year term.
	As security for the KY Bank Notes, WESSCO provided KY Bank a first priority security interest in all of its assets, including the Company Note, pursuant to a Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”). The KY Bank Notes impose a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Covenant on WESSCO under which: (i) the sum of (a) WESSCO’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, rent, and interest expense, less distributions and (b) unfunded capital expenditures, divided by (ii) the sum of (x) the current portion of long term debt due for the period, (y) interest expense and (z) rent expense is required to be at least 1.15 to 1 at all times.  KY Bank will test this ratio annually measured for periods starting January 1 and ending December 31. The Security Agreement also contains other customary covenants.
	The interest rate on the KY Bank Notes and the Company Note is equal to the one month LIBOR plus three and one-half percent (3.50%) adjusted automatically on the first day of each month during the term of the KY Bank Notes, which have a final maturity date of October 14, 2019.  As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate was 3.65%. In the event of a default, the interest rate under the KY Bank Notes (but not the Company Note) will increase by five percent (5.00%).  Events of default under the KY Bank Notes include (a) the failure to pay (i) any installment of principal or interest payable pursuant to the Term Note or the Line of Credit Note on the date when due, or (ii) any other amount payable to KY Bank under the KY Bank Notes, the Security Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents within five (5) days after the date when any such payment is due in accordance with the terms thereof; (b) the occurrence of any default under the Wells Fargo security agreement; (c) the occurrence of any default under any of the documents evidencing or securing any other loan made to WESSCO or the Company (except that if there is an event of default under the documents evidencing the Wells Fargo Loan, it will not constitute an event of default under the KY Bank Notes if Wells Fargo Bank and the Company enter into a forbearance agreement within sixty (60) days of that event of default); and (d) the occurrence of any other “Event of Default” under the Security Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents. The only event of default under the Company Note is the failure of the Company to pay all funds due to WESSCO on demand.
	The principal under the Term Note is payable in sixty (60) monthly installments as follows: $45.3 thousand for the first year, $47.5 thousand for the second year, $49.9 thousand for the third year, $52.4 thousand for the fourth year, and $54.4 thousand for the eleven months of the final year. Interest will be calculated as noted above and paid each month. The first payment commenced November 1, 2013, and the final unpaid principal amount of $60.0 thousand, together with  all accrued and unpaid interest, charges, fees, or other advances, if any, is to be paid on November 1, 2018. As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance on the Term Note was $2.4 million. With respect to the Line of Credit Note, WESSCO requested advances up to $1.0 million for twelve (12) months after the effective date of the Line of Credit Note (the "Draw Period").  Advances were limited to eighty percent (80%) of the purchase price for equipment.  Advances made to WESSCO that were repaid were re-borrowed during the Draw Period. During the Draw Period, interest-only payments in the amount of all accrued and unpaid interest on the principal balance of the Line of Credit Note were made monthly. The total of all advances, less any repayments, through the end of the Draw Period, were equal to the principal balance of the Line of Credit Note, and no further advances were made after the Draw Period.  At the conclusion of the Draw Period, the principal and interest were payable in sixty (60) monthly installments that commenced on the first day of the month immediately following the end of the Draw Period. Any unpaid principal amount due, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, charges, fees, or other advances, if any, were paid. As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance on the Line of Credit Note was $577.0 thousand.
	WESSCO cannot make demand for payment of the Company Note before December 31, 2016. In connection with these transactions, WESSCO paid loan fees in 2013 totaling $20.0 thousand and other customary fees.
	On June 13, 2014, the Company entered into a senior, secured credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association pursuant to which the Bank granted the Company a revolving line of credit of up to $15.0 million (the "Revolving Loan"), up to $1.0 million of which is available to the Company as a sub-facility for letters of credit. The Company may borrow up to 85% of the value of its eligible accounts receivable and 65% of the value of eligible inventory under the Revolving Loan. As of December 31, 2014, an availability block that limits borrowings under the revolver in the amount of $1.3 million is in place. As we demonstrate to the Bank that no default or event of default shall have occurred or be continuing and the fixed charge coverage ratio, determined on a trailing twelve month period, for each of the most recent three consecutive months then ending, is at least 1.25:1, the availability block shall reduce to $1.0 million. As we demonstrate to the Bank that no default or event of default shall have occurred or be continuing and the fixed charge coverage ratio, determined on a trailing twelve month period, for each of the most recent three consecutive months then ending, is at least 1.50:1, the availability block shall reduce to zero. These financial ratios were not met and accordingly this availability remains in place.
	The Credit Agreement also provided the Company with a secured equipment term loan of $2.8 million (the "Term Loan"). The Company used the proceeds from the Credit Agreement to repay in full its prior credit facility with Fifth Third Bank (the "Prior Credit Agreement").
	The interest rate on the Revolving Loan is equal to daily three month LIBOR plus three percent (3.00%). The interest rate on the Term Loan is equal to daily three month LIBOR plus three and 25/100 percent (3.25%). In the Event of a Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement) under either the Revolving Loan or the Term Loan, the interest rate will increase by two percent (2.0%). Each of the Revolving Loan and the Term Loan has a maturity date of June 13, 2019. As of March 19, 2015, the lender has decreased the borrowing base block, thereby increasing the availability of capital under our revolving line of credit by $350,000. We are charged $5,000 per week for each week in which we utilize this additional $350,000.
	The Company is subject to a prepayment fee of up to 2.00% of the maximum Revolving Loan and Term Loan amount in the event the Credit Agreement is terminated or prepaid prior to June 13, 2018.
	Interest under the Revolving Loan is payable monthly in arrears. Principal and interest under the Term Loan is payable in sixty (60) monthly installments, with the first payment commencing July 1, 2014, and the final unpaid principal amount, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, charges, fees, or other advances, if any, to be paid on June 13, 2019.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including a minimum EBITDA covenant, a capital expenditure covenant, and a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, measured monthly on a trailing twelve month basis at the end of each month, beginning with the month ending June 30, 2015 of not less than 1.25 to 1.00. As of December 31, 2014, we were not in compliance with our bank financial covenants. As of December 31, 2014, we have $0.6 million under our existing credit facilities that we can use.
	The Company and each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, other than WESSCO, LLC ("WESSCO"), granted the Bank a first priority security interest in all of their assets pursuant to a Security Agreement, and each of the Company's subsidiaries guaranteed the Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement pursuant to a Continuing Guaranty; provided that WESSCO's guarantee is subordinated to its obligations to the KY Bank (described above), pursuant to a subordination agreement among Wessco, the Bank and the KY Bank. The Company paid fees in 2014 totaling $245.0 thousand related to the Credit Agreement.
	Swap agreements
	In October 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with KY Bank swapping a variable rate based on LIBOR for a fixed rate. This swap agreement covers approximately $2.4 million in debt, commenced October 17, 2013 and matures on October 1, 2018. The swap agreement fixes our interest rate at 4.74%. At December 31, 2014, we recorded the estimated fair value of the liability related to this swap at approximately $10.0 thousand.
	We entered into the swap agreements for the purpose of hedging the interest rate market risk for the respective notional amounts and forecasted amounts.     See Note 1 – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Derivative and Hedging Activities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about these derivative instruments.
	The following table outlines the notional amounts, in thousands, related to the interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2014:
			Notional Amount	Rate
	Swap with KY Bank		$2,361	4.74%
	Our long term debt as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details.	$	10,453		$	—
	Note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the original amount of $2.8 million secured by shredder system assets and other Recycling equipment. See above description for additional details.	2,520			—
	Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million and $25.0 million in 2014 and 2013 with Fifth Third Bank, retired in 2014.	—			12,755
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $8.8 million secured by our rental fleet equipment, our shredder system assets, and a crane, retired in 2014.	—			1,495
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $1.3 million secured by equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			298
	Loan and Security Agreement payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $226.9 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			75
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $115.0 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			51
	Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details.	2,361			2,910
	Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details.	577			308
		15,911			17,892
	Less current maturities	15,911			1,597
		$	—		$	16,295
	The annual maturities of long term debt, in thousands, for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	15,911
	2016	—
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Total long-term debt	$	15,911

LEASE_COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Commitments	LEASE COMMITMENTS
	Operating Leases:
	We lease our Louisville, Kentucky facility from a related party (see Note 11 - "Related Party Transactions") under an operating lease expiring December 31, 2017. Effective January 1, 2013, the lease amount increased from $48.5 thousand to $53.8 thousand per month based on the CPI index as stated in the lease agreement. In addition, the Company is also responsible for real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance expense.
	The company signed a lease, effective December 1, 2014, to lease a facility in the Seymour, Indiana area.  This lease is for a period of three years.  The company has the option to extend the lease for three (3) additional three (3) year periods.  Rent is $8.0 thousand per month and increases each year by $200 per month.  In the event ISA exercises the option to renew the lease for a second three-year term, at the end of the second three-year term, ISA has the option to purchase the property.
	The company signed a lease, effective October 1, 2014, to lease three cranes for $28.9 thousand per month.  This lease is for a period of five years.
	We lease equipment from a related party (see Note 11 - "Related Party Transactions") under operating leases expiring November 2015 and May 2016 for a monthly payment totaling $10.5 thousand.
	We lease office space in Dallas, Texas. The lease was renewed effective October 1, 2014 for a period of six months with monthly payments of $1.0 thousand. The lease will not be renewed, but will continue until April 15, 2015.
	We lease a lot in Louisville, KY for a term that commenced in March 2012 and ends in February 2016. The monthly payment amount from March 2012 through February 2014 was $3.5 thousand. Beginning March 2014, the monthly payment amount increased to $3.8 thousand for the remaining term.
	Future minimum lease payments for operating leases, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	1,274
	2016	1,140
	2017	1,106
	2018	368
	2019	275
	Future minimum lease payments	$	4,163
	Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $981.7 thousand and $994.6 thousand, respectively.

PROVISION_FOR_EMPLOYEE_TERMINA

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Provision for Employee Termiinations and Severances	PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES
	For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company expensed $35.8 thousand and $70.0 thousand, respectively, for costs related to employee terminations and severances.

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLAN

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plan	EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN
	We maintain a defined contribution retirement plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which covers substantially all employees. Beginning January 1, 2013, eligible employees may contribute up to 100.0% of their annual salary to meet the IRS limit of $17.5 thousand. Under the plan, we match 25.0% of each eligible employee’s voluntary contribution up to 6.0% of their gross salary. We also offer an additional discretionary match for eligible employees who contribute 7.0% - 10.0% of their weekly wages. In an effort to decrease expenses, we suspended the employee match under the plan for an undetermined period of time effective March 1, 2014. The expense under the plan for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $6.6 thousand and $49.0 thousand, respectively.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES
	The income tax provision (benefit), in thousands, consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Federal
	Current	$	—		$	(25	)
	Deferred	—			(357		)
		—			(382		)
	State and Local
	Current	38			364
	Deferred	—			1,406
		38			1,770
		$	38		$	1,388
	A reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate to the reported provision (benefit), in thousands, is as follows:
		2014			2013
	Federal income tax at statutory rate	$	(2,460	)	$	(4,225	)
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	(221		)	(371		)
	Permanent differences	—			1,140
	Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	3,035			4,752
	Other differences	(316		)	92
		$	38		$	1,388
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Property and equipment	$	(2,131	)	$	(2,735	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(2,131		)	(2,735		)
	Deferred tax assets
	Intangibles and goodwill	2,535			2,919
	Accrued property taxes	13			10
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	41			43
	Inventory capitalization	83			120
	Stock options	1,084			62
	Federal net operating loss carry forward	3,920			2,413
	State net operating loss carry forward	1,659			1,521
	State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	4,604			4,617
	Interest rate swap	4			30
	Accrued expenses	223			—
	Other	11			11
	Gross deferred tax assets	14,177			11,746
	Valuation allowance	(11,949		)	(8,914		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	97		$	97
	At December 31, 2014, we have deferred recycling equipment state tax credit carry forwards of $4.6 million relating to our shredder purchase which do not expire. This tax credit is limited to 25 percent of our Kentucky state income tax liability which includes the Limited Liability Entity Tax, which is based on gross receipts or gross profits. We used the available state tax credits of $16.4 thousand and $15.0 thousand in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	At December 31, 2014, we have a Federal net operating loss ("NOL") carry forward of $11.5 million which expire beginning in 2033. We also have state NOL carry forwards of $24.7 million as of December 31, 2014. The majority of the state NOL carry forwards relate to losses in Kentucky which expire beginning in 2031.
	A deferred tax asset valuation allowance is established if it is “more likely than not” that the related tax benefits will not be realized. In determining the appropriate valuation allowance, we consider the projected realization of tax benefits based on expected levels of future taxable income, considering recent operating losses, available tax planning strategies, reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and taxable income in the state in carry back years. As of December 31, 2014, management determined that only the state recycling equipment tax credit carry forwards would be realized to the extent of $97.0 thousand and reserved all other net deferred tax assets by increasing the related valuation allowance. The state tax credit carry forwards have been reduced to their net realizable value based upon estimates of future gross profits and utilization of the credit in the foreseeable future.
	The recorded valuation allowance, in thousands, consisted of the following at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013
	Valuation allowance, beginning of year		$	8,914		$	4,162
	Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		3,035			4,752
	Valuation allowance, end of year		$	11,949		$	8,914

CASH_AND_STOCK_DIVIDENDS

CASH AND STOCK DIVIDENDS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash and Stock Dividends [Abstract]
Cash and Stock Dividends	CASH AND STOCK DIVIDENDS
	Under our loan agreement with Wells Fargo, the Company covenants that so long as Wells Fargo remains committed to make any advance or extend any other credit to us, or any obligations remain outstanding, the Company will not declare or pay any dividend or distribution (either in cash or any other property in respect of any stock) or redeem, retire, repurchase or otherwise acquire any stock, other than dividends and distributions by subsidiaries of parent to parent.
	In 2014 and 2013, the Board of Directors did not declare a cash or stock dividend.

PER_SHARE_DATA

PER SHARE DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Per Share Data	PER SHARE DATA
	The computation for basic and diluted loss per share is as follows:
		2014			2013
		(in thousands, except per share information)
	Basic loss per share
	Net loss	$	(7,273	)	$	(13,816	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Basic loss per share	$	(0.96	)	$	(1.96	)
	Diluted loss per share
	Net loss	$	(7,273	)	$	(13,816	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants	—			—
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.96	)	$	(1.96	)

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	The Company has entered into various transactions with related parties including the Estate of the Company’s founder and principal shareholder as of December 31, 2013 and former Chief Executive Officer ("former CEO"), Harry Kletter and an affiliated company, K&R. Because these entities have common ownership, our operating results or our financial position may be materially different from those that would have been obtained if the entities were autonomous.
	During January 2014, Mr. Kletter passed away. K&R and Kletter Holding, LLC are now controlled by Orson Oliver, the executor of Mr. Kletter's estate.
	On November 1, 2013, Mr. Kletter purchased 125.0 thousand shares of the Company's Common Stock from an affiliate of Blue Equity, LLC ("Blue Equity") in lieu of the Company's redemption of the shares, as contemplated in a Management Services Agreement by and between the Company and Blue Equity entered into on April 1, 2013 (the "Blue Equity Management Agreement"). The purchase price was equal to $4.00 per share, or $500.0 thousand in the aggregate, which were equal to the proceeds received by the Company from the original sale of these securities to Blue Equity. The closing price per share of the Company's Common Stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market on October 31, 2013 was $2.31. The Blue Equity Management Agreement was terminated effective July 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013, Mr. Kletter beneficially owned approximately 1.8 million shares, or 25.9%, of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock.
	In addition to serving as the Company's Chairman of the Board and interim CEO, Orson Oliver is also the executor of Mr. Kletter's estate and had previously received an Irrevocable Proxy from each of Mr. Kletter, K & R and the Harry Kletter Family Limited Partnership (collectively, “Kletter”), which provided Mr. Oliver and Sean Garber joint voting authority over the shares owned by Kletter (see Note 2 - "Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc."). Mr. Oliver serves as general partner of the Harry Kletter Family Limited Partnership, a position he assumed following Mr. Kletter's death.
	Except as noted below, all agreements between the Company and K&R are expected to remain in effect according to the terms of each agreement.
	A summary of the Company's transactions involving K&R, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		2014		2013
	Balance sheet accounts:
	Accounts receivable	$	32.2	$	13.4
	Deposit payable to related party	$	500	$	500
	Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	$	42.1	$	42.1
	Accrued rent payable	$	577.7	$	30
	Income statement activity:
	Rent expense (property)	$	646	$	646
	Lease expense (equipment)	$	126	$	126
	Consulting fees	$	—	$	140
	The Company leases its corporate offices, processing property and buildings in Louisville, Kentucky from K&R pursuant to the K&R lease. Deposits include one month of the original lease agreement’s rent in advance in the amount of $42.1 thousand. Effective January 1, 2013, the lease amount increased from $48.5 thousand to $53.8 thousand per month based on the CPI index as stated in the lease agreement. As of December 31, 2014, we recorded an accrual of $577.7 thousand for rent expense owed to K&R.
	Under a Consulting Agreement, the Company engaged K&R as a consultant and retained the services of K&R management personnel to perform planning and consulting services with respect to the Company’s businesses, including the preparation of business plans, pro forma budgets, and assistance with general operational issues. The consulting fees were $240.0 thousand per annum, payable in equal monthly installments of $20.0 thousand. Mr. Kletter was compensated through these consulting fees. As of December 31, 2012, we extended this consulting agreement for one year according to the terms of the contract. In connection with Mr. Kletter's retirement from his positions of CEO and Director and the termination of the Blue Equity Management Agreement, the Consulting Agreement was terminated effective July 31, 2013.
	Effective December 1, 2010, the Company and K&R entered into a lease agreement under which the Company leases equipment from K&R for a monthly payment of $5.5 thousand for five years.
	Effective June 1, 2011, the Company and K&R entered into a lease agreement under which the Company leases equipment from K&R for a monthly payment of $5.0 thousand for five years.
	On September 13, 2013, K&R made a $500.0 thousand refundable, non-interest bearing deposit with the Company related to K&R's potential purchase of a piece of the Company's real property located at 1565 East 4th Street in Seymour, Indiana. The Company was permitted and has used the deposited funds for general corporate purposes. The Company has been informed by K&R that K&R is no longer interested in acquiring the property, however the Company may repay K&R at a later date to be determined. For the period ended December 31, 2014, this deposit is included as a current liability entitled "Payable to related parties" for $500.0 thousand.
	Other related-party transactions are as follows:
	Board of Directors' fees and consulting fees:
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, we had outstanding unpaid Board of Directors' fees of $70.0 thousand and $71.0 thousand. We expensed financial consulting fees of $25.0 thousand and $95.0 thousand during 2014 and 2013, respectively, to two of our directors.
	Termination and Consulting Agreement with Brian Donaghy:
	On June 11, 2013, Brian G. Donaghy notified the Company that, effective immediately, he was resigning from his position as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer and all other positions he held with the Company, including principal executive officer.
	On June 17, 2013, the Company and Mr. Donaghy entered into a Termination and Consulting Agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Donaghy provided consulting services to the Company with respect to the scrap metals industry with compensation at a monthly rate of $12.5 thousand. The Consulting Agreement terminated Mr. Donaghy's Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of April 1, 2010. During the consulting period, the Company paid premiums for Mr. Donaghy's COBRA coverage to the extent of the amount of coverage premiums paid by the Company immediately before Mr. Donaghy's termination of employment. The Consulting Agreement was terminated effective December 16, 2013.
	In connection with the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Donaghy granted the Company a full release of its obligations under his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement. The Company granted Mr. Donaghy a release of his non-competition obligations under that agreement, but the Consulting Agreement provides that Mr. Donaghy may not solicit Company employees to leave the Company during the consulting period and for two years thereafter and may not be employed by certain industry competitors during the consulting period.
	Consulting Agreement with James K. Wiseman:
	On October 29, 2013, James K. Wiseman notified the Company of his intent to retire as the Company’s Vice President and General Manager of Recycling and resign from all other positions he held with the Company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Oliver, interim Chief Executive Officer and interim President, became responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company.
	Because of Mr. Wiseman’s experience with the Company and in the scrap metal industry, on November 1, 2013, the Company and Mr. Wiseman entered into a Consulting Agreement (the “Wiseman Consulting Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Wiseman provided consulting services to the Company with respect to that industry with compensation at a monthly rate of $10.0 thousand. The Wiseman Consulting Agreement provided for the termination of Mr. Wiseman’s employment with the Company as the Vice President and General Manager of Recycling, a position he had initially held in accordance with an Executive Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of April 4, 2007.
	The Wiseman Consulting Agreement terminated by its terms on November 1, 2014. During the consulting period, the Company paid premiums for Mr. Wiseman’s COBRA coverage to the extent of the amount of coverage premiums paid by the Company immediately before Mr. Wiseman’s termination of employment.
	In connection with the Wiseman Consulting Agreement, Mr. Wiseman granted the Company a release of its obligations to pay any salary and welfare plan benefits under his Executive Employment Agreement. The Company granted Mr. Wiseman a release of his non-competition obligations under that agreement, but the Wiseman Consulting Agreement provided that Mr. Wiseman may not solicit Company employees to leave the Company during the consulting period and for two years thereafter.
	Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc.:
	On December 2, 2013, the Company and Algar entered into the Management Agreement.  Under the Management Agreement, Algar provides the Company with day-to-day senior executive level services. Algar will also provide business, financial, and organizational strategy and consulting services, as the Company’s board of directors may reasonably request from time to time.
	Under the Management Agreement, Algar will be paid a bonus in an amount equal to 10.0% of any year-over-year increase in the Company’s adjusted pre-tax income (as defined) during the term. Subject to shareholder approval and restrictions on exercisability set forth in the Stock Option Agreement (as defined), the Company granted Algar an option to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of Company common stock at an exercise price per share of $5.00. At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company on October 15, 2014, shareholders approved the issuance of these options. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we accrued a bonus payable to Algar in the amount of $549.0 thousand per the Management Agreement. We expect this amount to be paid during 2015.
	On December 2, 2013, in connection with the Management Agreement, the Company’s board of directors appointed Sean Garber as President. Under the Management Agreement, the Company is required to reimburse Algar for the portion of Mr. Garber’s salary that is attributable to Algar’s services under the Management Agreement in an amount not to exceed $20.8 thousand per month, or $250.0 thousand per year plus other expenses.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, we expensed management fees to Algar of $250.0 thousand and $20.8 thousand for the portion of Mr. Garber's salary. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, other management fees expensed for Algar in connection with the Management Agreement were $109.6 thousand and $5.1 thousand.
	As of December 31, 2014, we had $57.6 thousand in accounts payable to Algar and $84.6 thousand in accounts receivable from Algar. We sold scrap material in the amount of $196.1 thousand to Algar in 2014.
	See Note 2 - "Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc." for additional details relating to the Management Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement and Mr. Garber's appointment as President.
	Scrap material sales to Metal X, LLC:
	During 2014, we sold scrap material in the amount of $1.7 million to MetalX, LLC. As of December 31, 2014, we had $250.3 thousand in accounts receivable from MetalX, LLC. For additional information regarding MetalX, LLC, see Note 15 - "Financing and Related Matters" to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company’s operations include two primary segments: Recycling and Waste Services. The Recycling segment ("Recycling") provides products and services to meet the needs of its customers related to ferrous, non-ferrous and fiber recycling in two locations in the Midwest. The Waste Services segment ("Waste Services") provides waste disposal services including contract negotiations with service providers, centralized billing, invoice auditing, and centralized dispatching. Waste Services also sells, leases, and services waste handling and recycling equipment, such as trash compactors and balers to end user customers.
	The Company’s two reportable segments are determined by the products and services that each offers. Recycling generates its revenues based on buying and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous, including stainless steel, scrap metals, automobile parts and fiber scrap. On July 2, 2012, the Company opened the ISA Pick.Pull.Save used automobile yard, which is considered a product line within Recycling. The Company purchases automobiles for the yard through auctions, automobile purchase programs with various suppliers, and general scrap purchases. Retail customers locate and remove used parts for purchase from automobiles within the yard. Fuel, Freon, tires and certain core automobile parts are also sold to various vendors for additional revenue. All automobiles are shredded and sold as scrap metal after a specified time period in the yard.
	Waste Services’ revenues consist of charges to customers for waste disposal services and equipment sales and lease income. The components of the column labeled “other” are selling, general and administrative expenses that are not directly related to the two primary segments.
	The accounting policies of the two segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (Note 1). We evaluate segment performance based on gross profit or loss and the evaluation process for each segment includes only direct expenses and selling, general and administrative costs, omitting any other income and expense and income taxes.
	The majority of the assets listed under the column labeled "other" include land, buildings and deferred taxes that are used by multiple segments, which makes them not appropriate to allocate. We consider such assets corporate assets. Expenses related to land and buildings, including property taxes, insurance and utilities, are allocated to each segment based on a formula. Depreciation expense for Recycling totaled $2.5 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Depreciation expense for Waste Services totaled $436.3 thousand and $397.2 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Depreciation expense for Other totaled $203.8 thousand and $624.5 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for Recycling totaled $0.0 thousand and $641.0 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We did not have any amortization expense in Waste Services or Other in any year.
	2014	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Recycling revenues	$	110,091		$	—		$	—		$	110,091
	Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues	—			2,262			—			2,262
	Management fees	—			5,051			—			5,051
	Cost of sales	(109,624		)	(5,188		)	—			(114,812		)
	Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	(1,911		)	—			—			(1,911		)
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	(1,413		)	(746		)	(5,025		)	(7,184		)
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(2,857	)	$	1,379		$	(5,025	)	$	(6,503	)
	2014	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	529		$	178		$	352		$	1,059
	Income tax receivable	—			—			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	9,282			737			—			10,019
	Inventories	6,729			48			—			6,777
	Net property and equipment	15,344			1,234			2,164			18,742
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			97			97
	Other assets	634			12			450			1,096
	Segment assets	$	32,518		$	2,209		$	3,063		$	37,790
	2013	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Recycling revenues	$	129,373		$	—		$	—		$	129,373
	Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues	—			2,311			—			2,311
	Management fees	—			5,069			—			5,069
	Cost of sales	(129,154		)	(5,403		)	—			(134,557		)
	Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	(2,225		)	—			—			(2,225		)
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	(2,692		)	(883		)	(4,157		)	(7,732		)
	Impairment loss, goodwill	(3,489		)	—			—			(3,489		)
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(8,187	)	$	1,094		$	(4,157	)	$	(11,250	)
	2013	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	835		$	132		$	622		$	1,589
	Income tax receivable	—			—			7			7
	Accounts receivable, net	10,496			960			—			11,456
	Inventories	8,728			54			—			8,782
	Net property and equipment	14,773			1,320			5,733			21,826
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			97			97
	Other assets	67			180			28			275
	Segment assets	$	34,899		$	2,646		$	6,487		$	44,032

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Long Term Incentive Plan	SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
	Following is a summary of stock option activity and number of shares reserved for outstanding options for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Total Options	Number of shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	180		$	4.59	—	$	1.38
	Granted	—		—		—	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	180		$	4.59	—	$	1.38
	Granted	2,062		5.02		—	2.26
	Exercised	(30	)	4.23		—	1.05
	Expired	(60	)	4.23		—	1.05
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	2,152		$	5.02	2.7 years	$	2.23
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	1,162		$	4.88	2.7 years	$	2.18
	Available for grant at December 31, 2014	1,623
	Following is a summary of the nonvested options issued and outstanding:
	Non-Vested Options	Number of shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	90		$	1.71
	Granted	—		—
	Vested	(90	)	1.71
	Forfeited	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	—		$	—
	Granted	2,062		2.26
	Vested	(1,072	)	2.21
	Forfeited	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	990		$	2.31
	As of December 31, 2014, we awarded options to purchase 150,000 shares of our stock to our CFO, Mr. Todd Phillips. These options vest over a three-year period, with 1/3 vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and 1/6 vesting every six months thereafter until the three year anniversary of the grant date. The per share exercise price is $5.97, the fair value as of the grant date.
	As of December 1, 2013, subject to shareholder approval and vesting provisions, we granted options to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of our Common Stock to Algar, Inc. at a per share exercise price of $5.00 pursuant to a Management Services Agreement (the "Management Agreement"). At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company on October 15, 2014, shareholders approved the issuance of these options. The first 375.0 thousand share options vested and became exercisable on December 1, 2013. The second 375.0 thousand share options vested and became exercisable after the market price of our Common Stock reached $6.00 per share during 2014. The third 375.0 thousand share options vest and become exercisable only if and after the market price of our Common Stock reaches $8.00 per share or Company revenue following an acquisition increases by $90.0 million. The fourth 375.0 thousand share options vest and become exercisable only if and after the market price of our Common Stock reaches $9.00 per share or Company revenue following an acquisition increases by $120.0 million. See Note 2 - "Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc." for additional information relating to the Management Agreement and the related Stock Option Agreement.
	As of October 15, 2014, we awarded options to purchase 30.0 thousand shares of our stock each to our three new directors for a total of 90.0 thousand shares at a per share exercise price of $5.40, the fair value as of the grant date. These options will vest as of October 14, 2015 and are outstanding as of December 31, 2013. These options expire in October 2019.
	As of May 16, 2014, we awarded options to purchase 292.0 thousand shares of our stock to our directors at a per share exercise price of $4.68, the fair value as of grant date. These shares were fully vested when awarded.
	On January 16, 2014, we awarded options to purchase 30.0 thousand shares of our stock to our new independent director at a per share exercise price of $3.47, the fair value as of grant date.
	On December 31, 2014, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an officer whereby the Company issued 8.2 thousand shares of Common Stock to the officer for an aggregate offering price of $40.0 thousand. This agreement was in connection with this officer accepting employment with the Company.
	In December 2014, the Company issued 3.7 thousand shares of stock to six employees in the amount of $16.6 thousand. These stock grants were issued in lieu of cash bonuses that were earned by the employees during 2014.
	On June 26, 2014, we received $126.9 thousand from one of our directors as he exercised 30.0 thousand share options.
	As of December 31, 2014, we had unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested option awards in the amount of 2,058.8 thousand. The amount of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the Algar options is $1,383.8 thousand and will fluctuate based on changes in option value at the end of each quarter.
	Stock compensation charged to operations relating to stock options was $2.5 million and $48.0 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's stock options awarded in 2014 are shown below.
		2014
	Weighted average grant-date fair value of grants per option	$2.26
	Volatility	60.90%
	Risk-free interest rate	2.20%
	Expected life	3
	Expected dividend yield	0.00%

LEGAL_PROCEEDINGS_AND_ENVIRONM

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Environmental Matters	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
	We have litigation from time to time, including employment-related claims, none of which we currently believe to be material.
	Our operations are subject to various environmental statutes and regulations, including laws and regulations addressing materials used in the processing of our products. In addition, certain of our operations are subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the air and water and establish standards for the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Failure to maintain or achieve compliance with these laws and regulations or with the permits required for our operations could result in substantial operating costs and capital expenditures, in addition to fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third party claims for property damage or personal injury, cleanup costs or temporary or permanent discontinuance of operations. Certain of our facilities have been in operation for many years and, over time, we and other predecessor operators of these facilities have generated, used, handled and disposed of hazardous and other regulated wastes. Environmental liabilities in material amounts could exist, including cleanup obligations at these facilities or at off-site locations where we disposed of materials from our operations, which could result in future expenditures that we cannot currently estimate and which could reduce our profits. The Company records liabilities for remediation and restoration costs related to past activities when our obligation is probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation are not discounted to their present value. Recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other parties are recorded as assets when their receipt is deemed probable. Costs of ongoing compliance activities related to current operations are expensed as incurred. Such compliance has not historically constituted a material expense to us.

FINANCING_AND_RELATED_MATTERS

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing and Related Matters [Abstract]
Financing and Related Matters	FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS
	Securities Purchase Agreement
	On June 13, 2014, Industrial Services of America, Inc. (the "Company") issued 857,143 shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Securities Purchase Agreement") to Recycling Capital Partners, LLC (the "Investor"), an investment entity principally owned by Daniel M. Rifkin, former president of OmniSource Corporation and the founder and CEO of MetalX LLC, a scrap metal recycling company headquartered in Waterloo, Indiana, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.0 million. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company also issued to the Investor a five-year warrant to purchase 857,143 additional shares of the Company's common stock, exercisable 6 months after the date of the Securities Purchase Agreement for an exercise price of $5.00 per share and expiring June 13, 2019. The net proceeds were allocated between common stock and warrants based on the relative fair value of the common stock and the warrants. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using a pricing model similar to that used for stock options. The Securities Purchase Agreement provides the Investor with preemptive rights and a right of first refusal with respect to future securities offerings by the Company. The Company used the proceeds from the Securities Purchase Agreement for general corporate purposes including debt reduction, growth initiatives, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions. Costs of $104.5 thousand related to the Securities Purchase Agreement have been netted against the proceeds in the statement of shareholders' equity.
	Director Designation Agreement
	On June 13, 2014, in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Investor entered into a Director Designation Agreement (the "Director Designation Agreement") pursuant to which the Investor will have the right to designate, and require the Company's Board to appoint, up to two directors (each, a "Designated Director"). As of the date of this report, the Investor had the right to designate one director. A Designated Director will hold office until (i) his or her term expires and such Designated Director's successor designated by the Investor has been appointed or (ii) such Designated Director's earlier death, disability, disqualification, resignation or removal, and the Investor shall have the right to appoint any successor to such Designated Director. The Investor's designation rights terminate at such time that the Investor and its affiliates collectively hold less than 5% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Director Designation Agreement, the Company and the Investor agreed that the designation and appointment of the Designated Director nominees will not violate applicable law and will not cause the Company to become delisted from any securities exchange or other trading market.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: ISA records revenue for its recycling and equipment sales divisions upon delivery of the related materials and equipment to the customer. We provide installation and training on all equipment and we charge these costs to the customer, recording revenue in the period we provide the service. We are the middleman in the sale of the equipment and not a manufacturer. Any warranty is the responsibility of the manufacturer and therefore we make no estimates for warranty obligations. Allowances for equipment returns are made on a case-by-case basis. Historically, returns of equipment have not been material.
	Our management services group provides our customers with evaluation, management, monitoring, auditing and cost reduction consulting of our customers’ non-hazardous solid waste removal activities. We recognize revenue related to the management aspects of these services when we deliver the services. We record revenue related to this activity on a gross basis because we are ultimately responsible for service delivery, have discretion over the selection of the specific service provided and the amounts to be charged, and are directly obligated to the subcontractor for the services provided. We are an independent contractor. If we discover that third party service providers have not performed, either by auditing of the service provider invoices or communications from our customers, we then resolve the service delivery dispute directly with the third party service supplier. Revenue from equipment rental is recognized monthly as earned.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: We estimate the fair value of our financial instruments using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, prepayments and other factors. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect these estimates. As of December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of our debt instruments approximated book value. The fair value of our debt approximates its carrying value because the majority of our debt bears a floating rate of interest based on the LIBOR rate. There is no readily available market by which to determine fair value of our fixed term debt; however, based on existing interest rates and prevailing rates as of each year end, we have determined that the fair value of our fixed rate debt approximates book value.
	We carry certain of our financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. These financial assets and liabilities are composed of cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments. Long-term debt is carried at cost, and the fair value is disclosed herein. In addition, we measure certain assets, such as goodwill and other long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis to evaluate those assets for potential impairment. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	In accordance with applicable accounting standards, we categorize our financial assets and liabilities into the following fair value hierarchy:
	Level 1 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. Examples of level 1 financial instruments include active exchange-traded securities.
	Level 2 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of level 2 financial instruments include commercial paper purchased from the State Street-administered asset-backed commercial paper conduits, various types of interest-rate and commodity-based derivative instruments, and various types of fixed-income investment securities. Pricing models are utilized to estimate fair value for certain financial assets and liabilities categorized in level 2.
	Level 3 – Financial assets and liabilities with values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable in the market and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s judgment about the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability, and are based on the best available information, some of which is internally developed. Examples of level 3 financial instruments include certain corporate debt with little or no market activity and a resulting lack of price transparency.
	When determining the fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, we look to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, we look to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets, and we use alternative valuation techniques to derive fair value measurements.
	We use the fair value methodology outlined in the related accounting standard to value the assets and liabilities for cash, debt and derivatives. All of our cash is defined as Level 1 and all our debt and derivative contracts are defined as Level 2.
Estimates	Estimates: In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), management must make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported for assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as affecting the disclosures provided. Examples of estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, estimates associated with goodwill and intangibles impairment tests, estimates of realizability of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, estimates of inventory balances and values, and estimates of stock option and warrant values. The Company also uses estimates when assessing fair values of assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions as well as any fair value and any related impairment charges related to the carrying value of inventory and machinery and equipment, and other long-lived assets. Despite the Company’s intention to establish accurate estimates and use reasonable assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all inter-company accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications: We have reclassified certain income statement items within the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior years and prior quarters in order to be comparable with the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net loss or shareholders' equity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in banks with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates fair value, which in the opinion of management, are subject to an insignificant risk of loss in value. The Company maintains cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Accounts receivable consists primarily of amounts due from customers from product and brokered sales. The allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $100.0 thousand at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts includes a number of factors, including the age of the balance, estimated settlement adjustments, past experience with the customer account, changes in collection patterns and general economic and industry conditions. Interest is not normally charged on receivables nor do we normally require collateral for receivables. Potential credit losses from our significant customers could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. While we believe our allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate, changes in economic conditions or any weakness in the steel and metals industry could adversely impact our future earnings. In general, we consider accounts receivable past due which are 30 to 60 days after the invoice date. We charge off losses to the allowance when we deem further collection efforts will not provide additional recoveries.
Major Customer	Major Customer: North American Stainless ("NAS") is a major customer in Recycling. Sales to NAS equaled 13.3% of our consolidated revenue in 2014, and 37.5% of our consolidated revenue in 2013.
Inventories	Inventory also includes all types of industrial waste handling equipment and machinery held for resale such as compactors, balers, and containers, which are valued based on cost. Replacement parts included in inventory are depreciated over a one-year life and are used by the Company within the one-year period as these parts wear out quickly due to the high-volume and intensity of the shredder function. Other inventory includes fuel and baling wire.
	Some commodities are in saleable condition at acquisition. We purchase these commodities in small amounts until we have a truckload of material available for shipment. Some commodities are not in saleable condition at acquisition. These commodities must be torched, shredded or baled. We do not have work-in-process inventory that needs to be manufactured to become finished goods. We include processing costs in inventory for all commodities by gross ton.
	Inventories: Our inventories primarily consist of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, including stainless steel, and are valued at the lower of average purchased cost or market based on the specific scrap commodity. Quantities of inventories are determined based on our inventory systems and are subject to periodic physical verification using estimation techniques including observation, weighing and other industry methods. We recognize inventory impairment when the market value, based upon current market pricing, falls below recorded value or when the estimated volume is less than the recorded volume of inventory. We record the loss in cost of sales in the period during which we identified the loss.
	We make certain assumptions regarding future demand and net realizable value in order to assess whether inventory is properly recorded at the lower of cost or market. We base our assumptions on historical experience, current market conditions and current replacement costs. If the anticipated future selling prices of scrap metal and finished steel products should decline, we would re-assess the recorded net realizable value ("NRV") of our inventory and make any adjustments we feel necessary in order to reduce the value of our inventory (and increase cost of sales) to the lower of cost or market.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related property.
	A typical term of our rental equipment leases is five years. The revenue stream is based on monthly usage and recognized in the month of usage. We record purchased rental equipment, including all installation and freight charges, as a fixed asset. We are typically responsible for all repairs and maintenance expenses on rental equipment.
Factoring Fees and Certain Banking Expenses	Factoring Fees and Certain Banking Expenses: We have included factoring fees and certain banking expenses relating to our loans and loan restructuring within interest expense. The loan fees amortization totaled $72.9 thousand and $301.5 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	We had entered into factoring agreements with various European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under non-recourse agreements. These transactions are treated as a sale and were accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable because the agreements transfer effective control and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. Thus, cash proceeds from these arrangements are reflected in the change of accounts receivable in our statements of cash flows each period. We do not service any factored accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We had utilized factoring arrangements as an integral part of our financing for working capital. The aggregate gross amount factored under these facilities was $0.0 million and $31.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our loss on these transactions, the cost of factoring such accounts receivable, is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense with other financing costs. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.0 thousand and $121.6 thousand, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Cost Fees and Costs	Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: Shipping and handling charges incurred by the Company are included in cost of sales and shipping charges billed to the customer are included in revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Advertising Expense	Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are charged to expense in the period the costs are incurred.
Derivative and Hedging Activities	Derivative and Hedging Activities: We are exposed to market risk stemming from changes in metal commodity prices, and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we actively manage our exposure to these market risks by entering into various hedging transactions, authorized under established policies that place clear controls on these activities. Derivative financial instruments currently used by us consist of interest rate swap contracts. Derivative financial instruments are accounted for under the provisions of the FASB's authoritative guidance titled “ASC 815 - Derivative and Hedging.” Under these standards, derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value. Our interest rate swaps are designated as a cash flow hedge, and the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in gain or loss on derivative liabilities. Cash flows related to derivatives are included in operating activities.
	We do not enter into any interest rate swap derivative instruments for trading purposes. We recognize as an adjustment to interest expense the differential paid or received on interest rate swaps. We include in other comprehensive income the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap, which is established as an effective hedge. We include the required disclosures for interest rate swaps in Note 4 – “Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank” of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
	During 2014 and 2013, we did not use derivative instruments in the form of commodity hedges to assist in managing our commodity price risk. We do not enter into any commodity hedges for trading purposes.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recorded to recognize the tax consequences on future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, referred to as “temporary differences,” and for net operating loss carry-forwards subject to an ongoing assessment of realizability. Deferred income taxes are measured by applying current tax laws. We use the deferral method of accounting for available state tax credits relating to the purchase of the shredder equipment.
	The FASB has issued guidance, included in the ASC, related to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements. The Company recognizes uncertain income tax positions using the "more-likely-than-not" approach as defined in the ASC.  The amount recognized is subject to estimate and management’s judgment with respect to the most likely outcome for each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual uncertain tax position or for all uncertain tax positions in the aggregate could differ from the amount recognized. The Company has no liability for uncertain tax positions recognized as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	As a policy, the Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax positions in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings (Loss) Per Share: Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants.
Stock Option Arrangements	Stock Option Arrangements: We have an employee stock option plan under which we may grant options for up to 2.4 million shares of common stock, which are reserved by the board of directors for issuance of stock options. We provide compensation benefits by granting stock options to employees and directors. The exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of our stock on the date of grant. The maximum term of the option is five years. We account for this plan based on FASB’s authoritative guidance titled "ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation." We recognize share-based compensation expense for the fair value of the awards, on the date granted on a straight-line basis over their vesting term. Compensation expense is recognized only for share-based payments expected to vest. We estimate forfeitures at the date of grant based on our historical experience and future expectations. Subject to shareholder approval and restrictions on exercisability set forth in a Stock Option Agreement entered into on December 2, 2013 between the Company and Algar (the “Stock Option Agreement”), the Company granted Algar an option to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of Company common stock at an exercise price per share of $5.00.
	The Company uses the Modified Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value the Company's stock options for each employee stock option award. The Company uses the Lattice-Based model to value the Company's stock options for the Algar stock option awards due to market and performance conditions (see Note 13 - "Share Based Compensation"). Using these option-pricing models, the fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant.
	There are two significant inputs into the stock option pricing models: expected volatility and expected term. We estimate expected volatility based on traded option volatility of the Company's stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from historical exercise experience under the Company's stock option plans and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding.
	The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, as well as the vesting period of an award. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management's judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate, and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period.
	Treasury shares or new shares are issued for exercised options. The Company does not expect to repurchase any additional shares within the following annual period to accommodate the exercise of outstanding stock options.
	Under the long term incentive plan, we may grant any of these types of awards: non-qualified and incentive stock options; stock appreciation rights; and other stock awards including stock units, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, and restricted stock. The performance goals that we may use for such awards will be based on any one or more of the following performance measures: cash flow; earnings; earnings per share; market value added or economic value added; profits; return on assets; return on equity; return on investment; revenues; or total shareholder return.
	The plan is administered by a committee selected by the Board, initially our Compensation Committee, and consisting of two or more outside members of the Board. The Committee may grant one or more awards to our employees, including our officers, our directors and consultants, and will determine the specific employees who will receive awards under the plan and the type and amount of any such awards. A participant who receives shares of stock awarded under the plan must hold those shares for six months before the participant may dispose of such shares. The Committee may settle an award under the plan in cash rather than stock.
	For performance-based stock awards granted under this plan, we have assumed that the performance targets for awards granted in a specific year will be achieved. We have assumed that performance targets for future years will not be achieved. Based on these assumptions, we use the closing per share stock price on the date the contract is signed to calculate award values for recording purposes. These calculated amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the stock awards computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards:
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in ASU 2014-09 affect any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We have not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). The amendments in ASU 2014-15 are intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The amendments are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is permitted for annual or interim reporting periods for which the financial statements have not previously been issued.  We have not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-15 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	In accordance with this guidance, the following tables represent our fair value hierarchy for financial instruments, in thousands, at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	2014:00:00		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,059			$	—			$	—		$	1,059
	Liabilities
	Long term debt		$	—			$	(15,911	)		$	—		$	(15,911	)
	Derivative contract - interest rate swap		—				(10		)		—			(10		)
			Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets				Significant Other Observable Inputs				Significant Unobservable Inputs
	2013:00:00		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,589			$	—			$	—		$	1,589
	Liabilities
	Long term debt		$	—			$	(17,892	)		$	—		$	(17,892	)
	Derivative contract - interest rate swap		—				(71		)		—			(71		)
Schedule of Inventory	Inventories as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:
		December 31, 2014
		Raw				Finished				Processing			Total
		Materials				Goods				Costs
		(in thousands)
	Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials	$	3,827			$	1,043			$	477		$	5,347
	Waste equipment machinery	—				46				—			46
	Other	—				13				—			13
	Total inventories for sale	3,827				1,102				477			5,406
	Replacement parts	1,371				—				—			1,371
	Total inventories	$	5,198			$	1,102			$	477		$	6,777
		December 31, 2013
		Raw				Finished				Processing			Total
		Materials				Goods				Costs
		(in thousands)
	Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials	$	4,856			$	1,697			$	600		$	7,153
	Waste equipment machinery	—				49				—			49
	Other	—				30				—			30
	Total inventories for sale	4,856				1,776				600			7,232
	Replacement parts	1,550				—				—			1,550
	Total inventories	$	6,406			$	1,776			$	600		$	8,782
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:
		Life		2014				2013
	Land			$	5,745			$	6,026
	Equipment and vehicles	1-10 years		25,287				25,500
	Office equipment	1-7 years		2,057				2,057
	Rental equipment	3-5 years		5,919				5,678
	Building and leasehold improvements	5-40 years		8,602				9,067
				$	47,610			$	48,328
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			28,868				26,502
				$	18,742			$	21,826
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments Receivable for Operating Leases	Based on existing agreements, future operating lease revenue from rental equipment for each of the next five years, in thousands, is estimated to be:
	2015	$	1,847
	2016	1,516
	2017	1,026
	2018	532
	2019	166
		$	5,087

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB1

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	The following table outlines the notional amounts, in thousands, related to the interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2014:
			Notional Amount	Rate
	Swap with KY Bank		$2,361	4.74%
Schedule of Long-term	Our long term debt as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details.	$	10,453		$	—
	Note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the original amount of $2.8 million secured by shredder system assets and other Recycling equipment. See above description for additional details.	2,520			—
	Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million and $25.0 million in 2014 and 2013 with Fifth Third Bank, retired in 2014.	—			12,755
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $8.8 million secured by our rental fleet equipment, our shredder system assets, and a crane, retired in 2014.	—			1,495
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $1.3 million secured by equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			298
	Loan and Security Agreement payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $226.9 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			75
	Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $115.0 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.	—			51
	Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details.	2,361			2,910
	Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details.	577			308
		15,911			17,892
	Less current maturities	15,911			1,597
		$	—		$	16,295
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The annual maturities of long term debt, in thousands, for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	15,911
	2016	—
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Total long-term debt	$	15,911

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Tables

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments	Future minimum lease payments for operating leases, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	1,274
	2016	1,140
	2017	1,106
	2018	368
	2019	275
	Future minimum lease payments	$	4,163

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	The income tax provision (benefit), in thousands, consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Federal
	Current	$	—		$	(25	)
	Deferred	—			(357		)
		—			(382		)
	State and Local
	Current	38			364
	Deferred	—			1,406
		38			1,770
		$	38		$	1,388
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	A reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate to the reported provision (benefit), in thousands, is as follows:
		2014			2013
	Federal income tax at statutory rate	$	(2,460	)	$	(4,225	)
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	(221		)	(371		)
	Permanent differences	—			1,140
	Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	3,035			4,752
	Other differences	(316		)	92
		$	38		$	1,388
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Property and equipment	$	(2,131	)	$	(2,735	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(2,131		)	(2,735		)
	Deferred tax assets
	Intangibles and goodwill	2,535			2,919
	Accrued property taxes	13			10
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	41			43
	Inventory capitalization	83			120
	Stock options	1,084			62
	Federal net operating loss carry forward	3,920			2,413
	State net operating loss carry forward	1,659			1,521
	State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	4,604			4,617
	Interest rate swap	4			30
	Accrued expenses	223			—
	Other	11			11
	Gross deferred tax assets	14,177			11,746
	Valuation allowance	(11,949		)	(8,914		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	97		$	97
Schedule of Valuation Allowance	The recorded valuation allowance, in thousands, consisted of the following at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013
	Valuation allowance, beginning of year		$	8,914		$	4,162
	Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		3,035			4,752
	Valuation allowance, end of year		$	11,949		$	8,914

PER_SHARE_DATA_Tables

PER SHARE DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The computation for basic and diluted loss per share is as follows:
		2014			2013
		(in thousands, except per share information)
	Basic loss per share
	Net loss	$	(7,273	)	$	(13,816	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Basic loss per share	$	(0.96	)	$	(1.96	)
	Diluted loss per share
	Net loss	$	(7,273	)	$	(13,816	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants	—			—
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	7,559			7,038
	Diluted loss per share	$	(0.96	)	$	(1.96	)

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Tab

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	A summary of the Company's transactions involving K&R, in thousands, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		2014		2013
	Balance sheet accounts:
	Accounts receivable	$	32.2	$	13.4
	Deposit payable to related party	$	500	$	500
	Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	$	42.1	$	42.1
	Accrued rent payable	$	577.7	$	30
	Income statement activity:
	Rent expense (property)	$	646	$	646
	Lease expense (equipment)	$	126	$	126
	Consulting fees	$	—	$	140

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The majority of the assets listed under the column labeled "other" include land, buildings and deferred taxes that are used by multiple segments, which makes them not appropriate to allocate. We consider such assets corporate assets. Expenses related to land and buildings, including property taxes, insurance and utilities, are allocated to each segment based on a formula. Depreciation expense for Recycling totaled $2.5 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Depreciation expense for Waste Services totaled $436.3 thousand and $397.2 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Depreciation expense for Other totaled $203.8 thousand and $624.5 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for Recycling totaled $0.0 thousand and $641.0 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We did not have any amortization expense in Waste Services or Other in any year.
	2014	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Recycling revenues	$	110,091		$	—		$	—		$	110,091
	Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues	—			2,262			—			2,262
	Management fees	—			5,051			—			5,051
	Cost of sales	(109,624		)	(5,188		)	—			(114,812		)
	Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	(1,911		)	—			—			(1,911		)
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	(1,413		)	(746		)	(5,025		)	(7,184		)
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(2,857	)	$	1,379		$	(5,025	)	$	(6,503	)
	2014	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	529		$	178		$	352		$	1,059
	Income tax receivable	—			—			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	9,282			737			—			10,019
	Inventories	6,729			48			—			6,777
	Net property and equipment	15,344			1,234			2,164			18,742
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			97			97
	Other assets	634			12			450			1,096
	Segment assets	$	32,518		$	2,209		$	3,063		$	37,790
	2013	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Recycling revenues	$	129,373		$	—		$	—		$	129,373
	Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues	—			2,311			—			2,311
	Management fees	—			5,069			—			5,069
	Cost of sales	(129,154		)	(5,403		)	—			(134,557		)
	Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	(2,225		)	—			—			(2,225		)
	Selling, general, and administrative expenses	(2,692		)	(883		)	(4,157		)	(7,732		)
	Impairment loss, goodwill	(3,489		)	—			—			(3,489		)
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(8,187	)	$	1,094		$	(4,157	)	$	(11,250	)
	2013	RECYCLING			WASTE			OTHER			SEGMENT
					SERVICES						TOTALS
		(in thousands)
	Cash	$	835		$	132		$	622		$	1,589
	Income tax receivable	—			—			7			7
	Accounts receivable, net	10,496			960			—			11,456
	Inventories	8,728			54			—			8,782
	Net property and equipment	14,773			1,320			5,733			21,826
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			97			97
	Other assets	67			180			28			275
	Segment assets	$	34,899		$	2,646		$	6,487		$	44,032

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_Table

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Nonvested Stock Option Activity and Number of Shares Reserved for Outstanding Options	Following is a summary of the nonvested options issued and outstanding:
	Non-Vested Options	Number of shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	90		$	1.71
	Granted	—		—
	Vested	(90	)	1.71
	Forfeited	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	—		$	—
	Granted	2,062		2.26
	Vested	(1,072	)	2.21
	Forfeited	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	990		$	2.31
	Following is a summary of stock option activity and number of shares reserved for outstanding options for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Total Options	Number of shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	180		$	4.59	—	$	1.38
	Granted	—		—		—	—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	180		$	4.59	—	$	1.38
	Granted	2,062		5.02		—	2.26
	Exercised	(30	)	4.23		—	1.05
	Expired	(60	)	4.23		—	1.05
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	2,152		$	5.02	2.7 years	$	2.23
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	1,162		$	4.88	2.7 years	$	2.18
	Available for grant at December 31, 2014	1,623
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions	The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's stock options awarded in 2014 are shown below.
		2014
	Weighted average grant-date fair value of grants per option	$2.26
	Volatility	60.90%
	Risk-free interest rate	2.20%
	Expected life	3
	Expected dividend yield	0.00%

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Inventory write-down	$325,000	$1,900,000	$1,911,000	$2,225,000
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts	100,000		100,000	100,000
Accounts receivable, net	11,456,000		10,019,000	11,456,000
Factoring Fees
Banking expenses			72,900	301,500
Aggregate gross amount factored, accounts receivable			0	31,900,000
Factoring Fees			0	121,600
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense			500	36,300
North American Stainless [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable, net	2,800,000		1,000,000	2,800,000
Recycling [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Inventory write-down			1,911,000	2,225,000
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable, net	$10,496,000		$9,282,000	$10,496,000
Recycling [Member] | North American Stainless [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Major customer percentage			13.30%	37.50%
Minimum [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable, past due period			30 days
Maximum [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable, past due period			60 days

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,059	$1,589
Liabilities
Long-term debt	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Liabilities
Long-term debt	-15,911	-17,892
Level 2 [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap	-10	-71
Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Liabilities
Long-term debt	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,059	1,589
Liabilities
Long-term debt	-15,911	-17,892
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap	($10)	($71)

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory write-down	$325,000	$1,900,000	$1,911,000	$2,225,000
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	6,406,000		5,198,000	6,406,000
Finished Goods	1,776,000		1,102,000	1,776,000
Processing Costs	600,000		477,000	600,000
Total	8,782,000		6,777,000	8,782,000
Replacement parts, depreciation period			1 year
Cost of Sales [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
General and administrative processing costs	599,700		476,700	599,700
Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	4,856,000		3,827,000	4,856,000
Finished Goods	1,697,000		1,043,000	1,697,000
Processing Costs	600,000		477,000	600,000
Total	7,153,000		5,347,000	7,153,000
Waste equipment machinery [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	0		0	0
Finished Goods	49,000		46,000	49,000
Processing Costs	0		0	0
Total	49,000		46,000	49,000
Other [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	0		0	0
Finished Goods	30,000		13,000	30,000
Processing Costs	0		0	0
Total	30,000		13,000	30,000
Total inventories for sale [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	4,856,000		3,827,000	4,856,000
Finished Goods	1,776,000		1,102,000	1,776,000
Processing Costs	600,000		477,000	600,000
Total	7,232,000		5,406,000	7,232,000
Replacement parts [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	1,550,000		1,371,000	1,550,000
Finished Goods	0		0	0
Processing Costs	0		0	0
Total	$1,550,000		$1,371,000	$1,550,000

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT6

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$47,610,000	$48,328,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	28,868,000	26,502,000
Property and equipment, net	18,742,000	21,826,000
Depreciation expense	3,100,000	3,300,000
Cost of Sales [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	2,800,000	2,900,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	300,000	400,000
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	5,745,000	6,026,000
Equipment and vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	25,287,000	25,500,000
Equipment and vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	1 year
Equipment and vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	10 years
Office equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	2,057,000	2,057,000
Office equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	1 year
Office equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	7 years
Rental equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	5,919,000	5,678,000
Operating lease term	5 years
Future Minimum Payments Receivable
2015	1,847,000
2016	1,516,000
2017	1,026,000
2018	532,000
2019	166,000
Total future operating lease revenue	5,087,000
Rental equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	3 years
Rental equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	5 years
Building and leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$8,602,000	$9,067,000
Building and leasehold improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	5 years
Building and leasehold improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Life	40 years

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT7

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Stock Option Plans, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	16-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 16, 2014	Dec. 02, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares			2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)	$5.40	$4.68
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available under plan			2,400,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum term of options			5 years
Granted, Shares	90,000		2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)					$3.47
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of independent Board Members			2
Number of awards available for grant			1
Minimum holding period, stock award			6 months
Algar, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares						1,500,000
Exercise price (USD per Share)						$5	$5

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT8

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Subsequent Events) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	16-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 02, 2015	Dec. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares			2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)	$5.40	$4.68
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares	90,000		2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)					$3.47
Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares						150,000
Vesting period						3 years
Exercise price (USD per Share)						$5.97
Tranche One | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date			33.33%
Tranche Two | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date			16.67%
Tranche Three | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date			16.67%
Tranche Four | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date			16.67%
Tranche Five | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date			16.67%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares							20,000
Vesting period							3 years
Exercise price (USD per Share)							$5.71
Subsequent Event [Member] | Tranche One | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date							33.33%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Tranche Two | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date							16.67%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Tranche Three | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date							16.67%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Tranche Four | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date							16.67%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Tranche Five | Stock Options [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date							16.67%
Seymour, Indiana [Member] | Facility [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Lease term								3 years
Number of lease extensions								3
Monthly rent expense, gross								$8,000
Monthly rent, increase								$200

MANAGEMENT_SERVICES_AGREEMENT_1

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC. (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	16-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
						directors
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)			2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)	$5.40	$4.68
Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Additional number of executive officers Algar authorized to appoint					1	1
Number of board members					7	7
Number of board members appointed by Algar to serve as vice-chairman					1	1
Percent of year-over-year increase in pre-tax income for bonus					10.00%	10.00%
Stock options (in Shares)					1,500,000
Exercise price (USD per Share)					$5	$5
Maximum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Number of board members Algar authorized to appoint					2	2
Options 1 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)						375,000
Options 2 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)						375,000
Options 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Share price (USD per share)					$6	$6
Options 3 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)						375,000
Increase in revenue following acquisition						$90,000,000
Options 3 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Share price (USD per share)					$8	$8
Options 4 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)						375,000
Increase in revenue following acquisition						120,000,000
Options 4 [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Share price (USD per share)					$9	$9
Stock Option Agreement [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Period after agreement						3 years
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Share price (USD per share)							$4
Percentage shares owned			25.90%		25.70%	25.70%
President [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
President's monthly salary						20,800
President's annual salary						$250,000

INTANGIBLES_Details

INTANGIBLES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	$0
Number of finite-lived intangible assets					3
Amortization expense	0	641,000
Gain on lawsuit settlement	0	625,000
Proceeds from lawsuit to cancel intangible asset	0	770,000
Impairment loss, intangibles		3,500,000
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	10 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Disposal of non-compete agreement			-144,700
Gain on lawsuit settlement			625,300
Proceeds from lawsuit to cancel intangible asset				$770,000
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement, term			1 year
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreement, term			5 years

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB2

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Promissory Notes) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jun. 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 15, 2013	Mar. 19, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		15,911,000			$17,892,000
Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment		15,000,000			25,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		600,000
Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment	15,000,000
Percentage of eligible accounts receivable	85.00%
Percent of eligible inventory	65.00%
Current borrowing capacity	1,300,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio	1.25	1.5
Reduced maximum borrowing capacity	1,000,000
Description of variable rate basis	three month LIBOR
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount	2,800,000
Maximum percentage on prepayment fee		2.00%
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%
Interest rate increase	2.00%
Number of monthly installments	60
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | KY Bank Notes [Member] | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of days after payment due date			5
Days within which entry into a forebearance agreement occurs			60
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | KY Bank Notes [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Description of variable rate basis			one month LIBOR
Basis spread on variable rate			3.50%
Fee to bank		245,000
Number of promissory notes			2
Fixed charge coverage ratio, WESSCO original			1.15
Interest rate at period end		3.65%
Increase (decrease) in basis spread on variable rate due to event of default			5.00%
Fee to bank			20,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | WESSCO Term Note [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount			3,000,000
Number of monthly installments			60
Number of promissory notes			1
Proceeds from debt			3,000,000
Principal payment, year one			45,300
Principal payment, year two			47,500
Principal payment, year three			49,900
Principal payment, year four			52,400
Principal payment, year five			54,400
Final principal payment			60,000
Long-term debt, gross		2,400,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of monthly installments			60
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $1.3 million secured by equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount					1,300,000
Long-term debt, gross		0			298,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $115.0 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount					115,000
Long-term debt, gross		0			51,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount					3,000,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details. | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross		2,361,000			2,910,000
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of purchase price			80.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment			1,000,000
Debt instrument term		5 years
Long-term Debt		600,000
Number of promissory notes			1
Draw period			12
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details. | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment					1,000,000
Long-term debt, gross		577,000			308,000
Long-term Debt [Member] | Loans Payable [Member] | Company Note [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount			3,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment	1,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Increased current borrowing capacity				350,000
Weekly usage fee				5,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | KY Bank Notes [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment						$1,000,000

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB3

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Interest Rate Swap) (Details) (KY Bank [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$2,361,000
Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate	4.74%
Fair value of liability	$10,000

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB4

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$15,911,000	$17,892,000
Less current maturities	15,911,000	1,597,000
Long-term debt	0	16,295,000
Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment	15,000,000	25,000,000
Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details. | Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	10,453,000	0
Maximum revolving commitment	15,000,000	0
Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million in 2014 with Wells Fargo Bank. See above description for additional details. | Revolving credit facility of $15.0 million and $25.0 million in 2014 and 2013 with Fifth Third Bank, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0	12,755,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the original amount of $2.8 million secured by shredder system assets and other Recycling equipment. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	2,520,000	0
Face amount	2,800,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $8.8 million secured by our rental fleet equipment, our shredder system assets, and a crane, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0	1,495,000
Face amount		8,800,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $1.3 million secured by equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0	298,000
Face amount		1,300,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Loan and Security Agreement payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $226.9 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0	75,000
Face amount		226,900
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Fifth Third Bank in the original amount of $115.0 thousand secured by the equipment purchased with the proceeds, retired in 2014.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0	51,000
Face amount		115,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount		3,000,000
WESSCO, LLC [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	2,361,000	2,910,000
WESSCO, LLC [Member] | Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	577,000	308,000
Maximum revolving commitment		$1,000,000

LONG_TERM_DEBT_AND_NOTES_PAYAB5

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Annual Maturities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$15,911
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Total long-term debt	$15,911	$17,892

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Narrative_De

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			24 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 01, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense, gross	$981,700	$994,600
Facility [Member] | Seymour, Indiana [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease term			3 years
Number of lease extensions			3
Monthly rent expense, gross			8,000
Monthly rent, increase			200
Equipment [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease renewal period				5 years
Monthly rent expense, gross				28,900
Equipment [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | K and R, LLC [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Monthly rent expense, gross	10,500
Office Space [Member] | Dallas, Texas [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease renewal period	6 months
Monthly rent expense, gross	1,000
Lot [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Monthly rent expense, gross					3,800	3,500
Rent Expense, Property [Member] | Facility [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | K and R, LLC [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Monthly rent							48,500
Monthly rent, updated		$53,800

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Lease_Paymen

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Lease Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$1,274
2016	1,140
2017	1,106
2018	368
2019	275
Future minimum lease payments	$4,163

PROVISION_FOR_EMPLOYEE_TERMINA1

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Provision for employee terminations and severances	$35,800	$70,000

EMPLOYEE_RETIREMENT_PLAN_Detai

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
IRS limit	$17,500
Percentage of employer matching contribution	25.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay	6.00%
Expense under plan	$6,600	$49,000
Minimum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Percent of weekly contribution incentive	7.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Percent of weekly contribution incentive	10.00%
After January 1, 2013 [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]
Percentage of maximum annual employee contribution	100.00%

INCOME_TAXES_Income_Tax_Provis

INCOME TAXES (Income Tax Provision (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Federal [Abstract]
Current	$0	($25)
Deferred	0	-357
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	0	-382
State and Local [Abstract]
Current	38	364
Deferred	0	1,406
State income tax expense (benefit)	38	1,770
Income tax provision (benefit)	$38	$1,388

INCOME_TAXES_Income_Tax_Reconc

INCOME TAXES (Income Tax Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Federal income tax at statutory rate	($2,460)	($4,225)
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	-221	-371
Permanent differences	0	1,140
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	3,035	4,752
Other differences	-316	92
Income tax provision (benefit)	$38	$1,388

INCOME_TAXES_Deferred_Tax_Liab

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Property and equipment	($2,131)	($2,735)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-2,131	-2,735
Deferred tax assets
Intangibles and goodwill	2,535	2,919
Accrued property taxes	13	10
Allowance for doubtful accounts	41	43
Inventory capitalization	83	120
Stock options	1,084	62
Federal net operating loss carry forward	3,920	2,413
State net operating loss carry forward	1,659	1,521
State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	4,604	4,617
Interest rate swap	4	30
Accrued expenses	223	0
Other	11	11
Gross deferred tax assets	14,177	11,746
Valuation allowance	-11,949	-8,914	-4,162
Net deferred tax assets	$97	$97

INCOME_TAXES_Narrative_Details

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Examination and Tax Carryforward [Line Items]
State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	$4,604,000	$4,617,000
Operating loss carryforwards	11,500,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Examination and Tax Carryforward [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward	24,700,000
Recycling tax credit carryforwards, net of valuation allowance	97,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Income Tax Examination and Tax Carryforward [Line Items]
State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	4,600,000
Tax credit carryforward, percent of income tax liability limited to State income tax liability	25.00%
State recycling equipment tax credits	$16,400	$15,000

INCOME_TAXES_Valuation_Allowan

INCOME TAXES (Valuation Allowance) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$8,914	$4,162
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	3,035	4,752
Valuation allowance, end of year	$11,949	$8,914

PER_SHARE_DATA_Details

PER SHARE DATA (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic loss per share
Net loss	($7,273)	($13,816)
Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559	7,038
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.96)	($1.96)
Diluted loss per share
Net loss	($7,273)	($13,816)
Weighted average shares outstanding	7,559	7,038
Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants	0	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	7,559	7,038
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.96)	($1.96)

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Sch

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) (Louisville, Kentucky [Member], K and R, LLC [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$32,200	$13,400
Deposit payable to related party	500,000	500,000
Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	42,100	42,100
Accrued rent payable	577,700	30,000
Rent Expense, Property [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	42,100
Expenses	646,000	646,000
Lease Expense, Equipment [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	126,000	126,000
Consulting Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	$0	$140,000

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_KR_

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (K&R Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 01, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Sep. 13, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Deposit from related party	$1,627,000	$530,000
NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET [Member]
Purchase of Securities [Abstract]
Share price (USD per share)					$2.31
K and R, LLC [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Deposit from related party	500,000					500,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Consulting Fees [Member]
Debt [Abstract]
Consulting agreement, renewal period	1 year
Consulting agreement, consulting fees	240,000
Consulting agreement, periodic payment	20,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Equipment Rental, Agreement Beginning December 1, 2010 [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Monthly rent expense, gross	5,500
Lease term	5 years
K and R, LLC [Member] | Equipment Rental, Agreement Beginning June 1, 2011 [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Monthly rent expense, gross	5,000
Lease term	5 years
K and R, LLC [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Advanced deposits in lease agreement	42,100	42,100
K and R, LLC [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Rent Expense, Property [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Advanced deposits period in lease agreement	1 month
Advanced deposits in lease agreement	42,100
Due to Affiliate, Current	577,700
Debt [Abstract]
Expenses	646,000	646,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Consulting Fees [Member]
Debt [Abstract]
Expenses	0	140,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Facility [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Rent Expense, Property [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Monthly rent			48,500
Monthly rent, updated		53,800
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Purchase of Securities [Abstract]
Number of shares purchased				125,000
Share price (USD per share)				$4
Aggregate purchase price				$500,000
Number of shares owned	1,800,000
Percentage shares owned	25.90%						25.70%

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Con

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Consulting Compensation, Monthly Fee (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 17, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
Consulting compensation, monthly fee [Line Items]
Number of directors paid financial consulting fees	2
Director [Member]
Consulting compensation, monthly fee [Line Items]
Board of Directors fees	$70,000	$71,000
Consulting fees	25,000	95,000
Former President and Chief Operating Officer [Member]
Consulting compensation, monthly fee [Line Items]
Consulting compensation, monthly fee			12,500
Years following consulting agreement for non-solicitation of employees			2 years
Former Vice President and General Manager of Recycling [Member]
Consulting compensation, monthly fee [Line Items]
Consulting compensation, monthly fee				$10,000
Years following consulting agreement for non-solicitation of employees				2 years

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Man

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Management Agreement (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	16-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)			2,062,000	0
Exercise price (USD per Share)	$5.40	$4.68
MetalX, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable			250,300
Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percent of year-over-year increase in pre-tax income for bonus					10.00%	10.00%
Stock options (in Shares)					1,500,000
Exercise price (USD per Share)					$5	$5
Accrued bonuses			549,000
Accounts payable			57,600
Accounts receivable			84,600
Maximum [Member] | President [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
President's monthly salary						20,800
President's annual salary						250,000
Management Fee [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees			109,600	5,100
Management Fee [Member] | President [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees			250,000	20,800
Sale of Scrap Metal [Member] | MetalX, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Scrap material sales			1,700,000
Sale of Scrap Metal [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Scrap material sales			196,100

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments			2
Depreciation expense			$3,100,000	$3,300,000
Amortization expense			0	641,000
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss)
Recycling revenues			110,091,000	129,373,000
Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues			2,262,000	2,311,000
Management fees			5,051,000	5,069,000
Cost of goods sold			-114,812,000	-134,557,000
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	-325,000	-1,900,000	-1,911,000	-2,225,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses			-7,184,000	-7,732,000
Impairment loss, goodwill				-3,489,000
Impairment loss, intangibles				-3,500,000
Loss before other income (expense)			-6,503,000	-11,250,000
Segment Reporting Information, Assets
Cash	1,589,000		1,059,000	1,589,000	1,926,000
Income tax receivable	7,000		0	7,000
Accounts receivable, net	11,456,000		10,019,000	11,456,000
Inventories	8,782,000		6,777,000	8,782,000
Net property and equipment	21,826,000		18,742,000	21,826,000
Deferred income taxes	97,000		97,000	97,000
Other assets	275,000		1,096,000	275,000
Total assets	44,032,000		37,790,000	44,032,000
Recycling [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of locations segment is located			2
Depreciation expense			2,500,000	2,300,000
Amortization expense			0	641,000
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss)
Recycling revenues			110,091,000	129,373,000
Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues			0	0
Management fees			0	0
Cost of goods sold			-109,624,000	-129,154,000
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market			-1,911,000	-2,225,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses			-1,413,000	-2,692,000
Impairment loss, goodwill				-3,489,000
Loss before other income (expense)			-2,857,000	-8,187,000
Segment Reporting Information, Assets
Cash	835,000		529,000	835,000
Income tax receivable	0		0	0
Accounts receivable, net	10,496,000		9,282,000	10,496,000
Inventories	8,728,000		6,729,000	8,728,000
Net property and equipment	14,773,000		15,344,000	14,773,000
Deferred income taxes	0		0	0
Other assets	67,000		634,000	67,000
Total assets	34,899,000		32,518,000	34,899,000
Waste Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation expense			436,300	397,200
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss)
Recycling revenues			0	0
Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues			2,262,000	2,311,000
Management fees			5,051,000	5,069,000
Cost of goods sold			-5,188,000	-5,403,000
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market			0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses			-746,000	-883,000
Impairment loss, goodwill				0
Loss before other income (expense)			1,379,000	1,094,000
Segment Reporting Information, Assets
Cash	132,000		178,000	132,000
Income tax receivable	0		0	0
Accounts receivable, net	960,000		737,000	960,000
Inventories	54,000		48,000	54,000
Net property and equipment	1,320,000		1,234,000	1,320,000
Deferred income taxes	0		0	0
Other assets	180,000		12,000	180,000
Total assets	2,646,000		2,209,000	2,646,000
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation expense			203,800	624,500
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss)
Recycling revenues			0	0
Equipment sales, service and leasing revenues			0	0
Management fees			0	0
Cost of goods sold			0	0
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market			0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses			-5,025,000	-4,157,000
Impairment loss, goodwill				0
Loss before other income (expense)			-5,025,000	-4,157,000
Segment Reporting Information, Assets
Cash	622,000		352,000	622,000
Income tax receivable	7,000		0	7,000
Accounts receivable, net	0		0	0
Inventories	0		0	0
Net property and equipment	5,733,000		2,164,000	5,733,000
Deferred income taxes	97,000		97,000	97,000
Other assets	28,000		450,000	28,000
Total assets	$6,487,000		$3,063,000	$6,487,000

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_Narra

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Oct. 15, 2014

16-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Jun. 26, 2014

Dec. 02, 2013

Dec. 02, 2013

Jan. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

employee

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

2,062,000

0

Exercise price (USD per Share)

$5.40

$4.68

Purchase price

$3,023,000

Minimum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of people, outside Board members

2

2

2

Number of awards available for grant

1

1

1

Minimum holding period, stock award

6 months

Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of shares available under plan

2,400,000

2,400,000

2,400,000

Shares issued, payment award

3,700

Number of employees

6

6

6

Value of shares issued during period

16,600

Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Contractual term

5 years

Stock options (in Shares)

90,000

2,062,000

0

Exercise price (USD per Share)

$3.47

Exercised in period

30,000

Unrecognized stock-based compensation

2,058,800

2,058,800

2,058,800

Share-based compensation expense

2,500,400

48,000

CFO [Member] | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting period

3 years

Stock options (in Shares)

150,000

Exercise price (USD per Share)

$5.97

CFO [Member] | Tranche One | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date

33.33%

CFO [Member] | Tranche Two | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date

16.67%

CFO [Member] | Tranche Three | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date

16.67%

CFO [Member] | Tranche Four | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date

16.67%

CFO [Member] | Tranche Five | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Percent vested after first anniversary of grant date

16.67%

Director [Member] | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

30,000

292,000

0

30,000

Number of directors awarded options to purchase shares

3

Proceeds from stock options exercised

126,900

Exercised in period

30,000

Algar, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

1,500,000

Exercise price (USD per Share)

$5

$5

Algar, Inc. [Member] | Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Unrecognized stock-based compensation

1,383,800

1,383,800

1,383,800

NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share price (USD per share)

$2.31

Options 1 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

375,000

Options 2 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

375,000

Options 2 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share price (USD per share)

$6

$6

Options 3 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

375,000

Increase in revenue following acquisition

90,000,000

Options 3 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share price (USD per share)

$8

$8

Options 4 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options (in Shares)

375,000

Increase in revenue following acquisition

120,000,000

Options 4 [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share price (USD per share)

$9

$9

Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] | Officer [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Shares issued, payment award

8,200

Purchase price

$40,000

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_Stock

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Granted, Shares		2,062,000	0
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		2 years 8 months 12 days
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		2 years 8 months 12 days
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		2 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Granted		$2.26	$0
Stock Options [Member]
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Outstanding Shares		180,000	180,000
Granted, Shares	90,000	2,062,000	0
Exercised, Shares		-30,000
Expired, Shares		-60,000
Ending Balance, Outstanding Shares		2,152,000	180,000
Exercisable, Shares		1,162,000
Available for Grant, Shares		1,623,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$4.59	$4.59
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$5.02	$0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$4.23
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$4.23
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$5.02	$4.59
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$4.88
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per share)		$1.38	$1.38
Granted		$2.26	$0
Exercised, weighted average grant date fair value of grants per option ($ per share)		$1.05
Expired, weighted average grant date fair value of grants per option ($ per share)		$1.05
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per share)		$2.23	$1.38
Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per share)		$2.18

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_Nonve

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Nonvested Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Nonvested Options, Number of Shares
Beginning balance	0	90
Granted, Shares	2,062	0
Vested	-1,072	-90
Forfeited	0	0
Ending balance	990	0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning balance	$0	$1.71
Granted	$2.26	$0
Vested	$2.21	$1.71
Forfeited
Ending balance	$2.31	$0

SHARE_BASED_COMPENSATION_Weigh

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	$2.26	$0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	$2.26	$0
Volatility	60.90%
Risk-free interest rate	2.20%
Expected life	3 years
Expected dividend yield	0.00%

FINANCING_AND_RELATED_MATTERS_

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Oct. 15, 2014	16-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 13, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchase price			$3,023,000
Exercise price (USD per Share)	$5.40	$4.68
Proceeds purchase agreement			3,063,000	0
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] | Recycling Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares issued					857,143
Purchase price					3,000,000
Warrant term					5 years
Additional shares					857,143
Expiration period					6 months
Exercise price (USD per Share)					$5
Proceeds purchase agreement					$104,500
Director Designation Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of board members authorized to appoint					2
Percentage of stock owned by investor					5.00%