Recycling Asset (IDSA) 10-K 25 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 23, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	INDUSTRIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA INC /FL
Entity Central Index Key	4,187
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,018,932
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 24,459,868

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 642	$ 1,059
Income tax receivable	14	0
Accounts receivable – trade (after allowance for doubtful accounts of $35.0 thousand and $100.0 thousand in 2015 and 2014, respectively) (Note 1)	1,669	8,947
Receivables from related parties (Note 10)	208	409
Inventories (Note 1)	2,410	6,729
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	160	535
Assets held for sale, current (Note 15)	0	1,183
Total current assets	5,103	18,862
Net property and equipment (Note 1)	14,152	17,563
Other assets
Deferred income taxes (Note 7)	97	97
Assets held for sale, non-current (Note 15)	0	1,191
Other non-current assets	82	77
Total other assets	179	1,365
Total assets	19,434	37,790
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 3)	20	15,911
Bank overdrafts	0	79
Accounts payable	2,152	2,622
Income tax payable	0	27
Interest rate swap agreement liability (Note 1)	0	10
Payable to related parties (Note 10)	1,922	1,640
Liabilities held for sale, current (Note 15)	0	868
Other current liabilities	194	128
Total current liabilities	4,288	21,285
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities (Note 3)	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	0
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.0033 par value: 20.0 million shares authorized in 2015 and 2014; 8,049,622 shares issued in 2015 and 2014; 8,018,932 and 7,956,410 shares outstanding in 2015 and 2014, respectively	27	27
Additional paid-in capital	23,555	23,249
Stock warrants outstanding	1,025	1,025
Retained (losses) earnings	(9,417)	(7,652)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	(10)
Treasury stock at cost, 30,690 and 93,212 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively	(44)	(134)
Total shareholders’ equity	15,146	16,505
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 19,434	$ 37,790

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 35	$ 100
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0033	$ 0.0033
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,049,622	8,049,622
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,018,932	7,956,410
Treasury stock, shares	30,690	93,212

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenue from product sales	$ 46,180	$ 110,091
Total revenue	46,180	110,091
Cost of sales for product sales	49,105	109,624
Impairment loss, property and equipment	637	0
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market (Note 1)	1,283	1,911
Total cost of sales	51,025	111,535
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	3,879	6,438
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	3,879	6,438
Loss before other income (expense)	(8,724)	(7,882)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, including loan fee amortization	(695)	(849)
Gain on sale of assets	320	74
Other income	27	9
Total other expense	(348)	(766)
Loss before income taxes	(9,072)	(8,648)
Income tax provision (Note 7)	13	38
Net loss from continuing operations	(9,085)	(8,686)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, including gain of $6.0 million in 2015	7,320	1,413
Net Loss	$ (1,765)	$ (7,273)
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.14)	$ (1.15)
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	0.92	0.19
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	(1.14)	(1.15)
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.92	$ 0.19

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INC5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Parenthetical $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Discontinued operations gain tax effect	$ 6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net loss	$ (1,765)	$ (7,273)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(5)	61
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	(15)	0
Comprehensive loss	$ (1,755)	$ (7,212)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	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, 2013	$ 18,046	$ 24	$ 18,649	$ 0	$ (379)	$ (71)	$ (177)
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	$ 3	1,952	1,025			$ 43
Common stock and warrants (in Shares)		857,143					30,000
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	61					61
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	0
Stock options/bonuses	2,591		2,591
Securities issued	57		57
Net loss	(7,273)				(7,273)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	16,505	$ 27	23,249	1,025	(7,652)	(10)	$ (134)
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		(8,049,622)					(93,212)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock and warrants	189		99				$ 90
Common stock and warrants (in Shares)							62,522
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(5)					(5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	15					15
Stock options/bonuses	207		207
Net loss	(1,765)				(1,765)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 15,146	$ 27	$ 23,555	$ 1,025	$ (9,417)	$ 0	$ (44)
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		(8,049,622)					(30,690)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (9,085)	$ (8,686)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	(1,765)	(7,273)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,354	2,683
Inventory write-down	1,283	1,911
Stock option expense	207	2,516
Impairment loss, property and equipment	637	0
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(320)	(74)
Amortization of loan fees included in interest expense	242	73
Change in assets and liabilities
Receivables	7,278	1,233
Receivables from related parties	(201)	19
Inventories	2,029	88
Income tax receivable/payable	(41)	34
Other assets	128	(460)
Accounts payable	(470)	(2,712)
Payables to related parties	521	1,110
Other current liabilities	66	(128)
Net cash from (used in) operating activities	5,030	(2,431)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2,117	82
Purchases of property and equipment	(21)	(45)
Net cash from investing activities	2,096	37
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan fees capitalized	0	(245)
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants, net	0	3,063
Change in bank overdrafts	(79)	(515)
Proceeds from long-term debt	362	12,500
Payments on long-term debt	(16,253)	(14,481)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(15,970)	322
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,783	1,832
Net cash provided by investing activities	6,644	(290)
Net cash from discontinued operations	8,427	1,542
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(417)	(530)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,059	1,589
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	642	1,059
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	532	838
Tax refunds received	2	2
Cash paid for income taxes	58	6
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in equipment purchases accrual	(30)	30
Common stock issued in exchange for a reduction of accrued but unpaid bonus compensation	189	0
Real estate sale proceeds used to offset accrued but unpaid bonus compensation	$ 50	$ 0

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Business: Industrial Services of America, Inc. (a Florida corporation) and its subsidiaries ("ISA" or the "Company") purchases and sells ferrous and nonferrous materials at its four Kentucky and Indiana locations. Additionally, ISA operates its Pick.Pull.Save used automobile parts yard. All of these activities operate under the Company's Recycling Segment. During 2015, ISA sold substantially all of its Waste Services Segment assets. See Note 15 - Discontinued Operations for further information. Accordingly, as of December 4, 2015, the Company's operations are solely in the Recycling Segment. Through the Waste Services Segment ("Waste Services" - see Segment information at Note 11), ISA provided 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 maintained contracts with retail, commercial and industrial businesses to handle their waste disposal needs, primarily by subcontracting with commercial waste hauling and disposal companies. Each of our segments billed separately for its products or services. Generally, services and products were not bundled for sale to individual customers. The products or services had value to the customer on a standalone basis. Discontinued Operations: Prior year financial statements have been recast to reflect the sale of the Company’s Waste Services Segment assets in the fourth quarter of 2015 in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 205-20-55 within discontinued operations. Results of discontinued operations are excluded from the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted. See Note 15 - Discontinued Operations. The Company's Response to 2015 Commodity Markets and Liquidity Conditions: During 2015, our average selling price decreased by 49.4% and 24.9% for ferrous and nonferrous material, respectively, compared to 2014. Due to these deteriorating metal commodity market conditions during 2015, ISA took significant steps to improve liquidity and pay down debt. These steps are described below. On February 27, 2015, the Company closed on the sale of its Seymour, Indiana property. 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 was classified as property available for sale on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet in the amount of $398.0 thousand and was held within the Recycling Segment. Also, in conjunction with this decision, the Company signed a lease, effective December 1, 2014, to lease a facility in the Seymour area. See Note 4 - Lease Commitments for further lease information and Note 10 - Related Party Transactions for further related party details. Proceeds were used to reduce debt and improve liquidity. On April 30, 2015, LK Property Investments, LLC ("LK Property"), an entity principally owned by Daniel M. Rifkin, CEO of MetalX LLC ("MetalX"), (a related party) a scrap metal recycling company headquartered in Waterloo, Indiana, and the principal owner of Recycling Capital Partners, LLC ("RCP") (a related party) purchased a 4.4 acre parcel of real estate located at 6709 Grade Lane, Louisville, KY from ISA Real Estate LLC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company for a purchase price of $1.0 million . The Company realized a loss of $102.0 thousand from this sale. Also on April 30, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement with LK Property for a portion of the 4.4 acre parcel. See Note 4 - Lease Commitments for further lease details. Proceeds were used to reduce debt and improve liquidity. On May 13, 2015, the Company announced the warm idle of the Company’s auto shredder. This action was in response to market conditions, primarily related to ferrous price volatility and lower ferrous volumes. Management will continue to monitor and analyze market conditions and to review the Company’s long-term options for its shredder and related downstream processing operation. The costs of idling were recognized in the 2015 financial statements. As a result of the continued operating losses from the shredder operations, management reviewed the carrying cost of the shredder, including the downstream processing system. The Company recognized an asset impairment charge of approximately $636.6 thousand related to the shredder’s downstream processing system. This charge is recorded in 2015 as an impairment charge on property and equipment within the cost of goods section in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of the date of this report, the shredder remains idled. The Company continues to depreciate the assets associated with the shredder. Working capital, which would otherwise have been utilized in operating the shredder, was used to reduce debt and improve liquidity. On May 18, 2015, ISA Real Estate LLC agreed to sell to SG&D Ventures, LLC, an entity owned by shareholders of Algar, Inc. ("Algar"), including Sean Garber, the Company’s Vice Chairman of the Board and President, and the President of Algar, approximately 1 -acre parcel of non-essential real estate, located at 7017 Grade Lane, Louisville, KY, for an aggregate purchase price equal to independent third-party appraisal amount of $350.0 thousand . The purchase consideration consisted of $300.0 thousand in cash from the purchaser and a credit of $50.0 thousand against bonus compensation previously accrued but not paid to Algar as described in Note 10 - Related Party Transactions. This transaction closed on May 19, 2015. The gain on sale of this asset was $1.1 thousand . Proceeds were used to reduce debt and improve liquidity. On November 6, 2015, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement and Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) by and among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"). The Forbearance Agreement amended the Credit Agreement to reduce the Maximum Revolver Amount from $15 million to $5 million . The Forbearance Agreement also amended the Credit Agreement Maturity Date to March 15, 2016 from June 13, 2019. The Forbearance Agreement increased the interest rate on the outstanding indebtedness by approximately 100 basis points. Pursuant to the terms of the Forbearance Agreement, Wells Fargo agreed that it would forbear, until the Forbearance Termination Date (as defined below), from exercising certain rights and remedies with respect to or arising out of the existence and continuation of certain stipulated events of default under the Credit Agreement between the loan parties and Wells Fargo (as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 15, 2015, the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 22, 2015, and the Forbearance Agreement, the “Credit Agreement”). Under the Forbearance Agreement, the Forbearance Termination Date was the earlier to occur of (i) Wells Fargo’s election following the failure of the Loan Parties to satisfy any of the Forbearance Conditions, and (ii) March 15, 2016. On December 4, 2015, the Company and WESSCO, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISA ("WESSCO"), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with Compactor Rentals of America, LLC ("Compactor Rentals") pursuant to which the Company sold its “Waste Services Segment,” consisting of substantially all of the assets used in (i) the Company’s commercial, retail and industrial waste and recycling management services business which the Company operated under the name “Computerized Waste Systems” or “CWS,” and (ii) the Company’s equipment sales, rental and maintenance business for the commercial and industrial waste and recycling industry which the Company operated under the name “Waste Equipment Sales and Service Company". The Company received cash consideration at closing of $7.5 million , less $150,000 retained by Compactor Rentals, which will be released to the Company or retained by Compactor Rentals in connection with any working capital adjustment. Compactor Rentals assumed certain liabilities relating to the Waste Services Segment, including but not limited to, current liabilities, warranty liabilities, and post-closing liabilities incurred in connection with transferred contracts. The sale included substantially all of the assets of the Waste Services Segment including, but not limited to, current assets, accounts receivable, tangible personal property, certain leases, inventory, intellectual property, rights under transferred contracts, rights of action and all associated goodwill and other intangible assets associated with the transferred assets. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains a restrictive covenant under which the Company is prohibited from competing with the Waste Services Segment for five years following the closing. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the Company entered into a transition services agreement with Compactor Rentals, pursuant to which the Company will provide certain services to Compactor Rentals for up to six months following the closing. See Note 15 - Discontinued Operations related to the sale of the Waste Services Segment. The Company used the proceeds from the transaction to pay transaction expenses, to repay in full the Company’s outstanding indebtedness with Bank of Kentucky, Inc., ("KY Bank") and to repay in full ISA’s term loan from Wells Fargo. The Company also used the proceeds to pay all outstanding amounts on ISA’s $5.0 million revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo which remained available following the closing. As of December 31, 2015, the revolving line of credit had an amount outstanding of approximately $19.7 thousand . On February 29, 2016, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement (the "2016 Loan") with MidCap Business Credit, LLC ("MidCap"). The 2016 Loan is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company. Proceeds from this loan were used to pay transaction expenses and to pay off and close the remaining balance on the Wells Fargo revolving line of credit. See Note 3 - Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank for further details. Following the MidCap transaction, the Company believes its liquidity is sufficient to meet projected needs for at least one year. Revenue Recognition: ISA records revenue for its recycling operations upon delivery of the related materials. Revenue for the equipment sales divisions was recorded upon delivery of the equipment to the customer. The Company provided installation and training on all equipment and it charged these costs to the customer, recording revenue in the period the service was provided. The Company was the middleman in the sale of the equipment and not a manufacturer. Any warranty was the responsibility of the manufacturer and therefore no estimates were made for warranty obligations. Allowances for equipment returns were made on a case-by-case basis. Historically, returns of equipment were not 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. The Company recognizes revenue related to the management aspects of these services when it delivers the services. The Company records revenue related to this activity on a gross basis because the Company is ultimately responsible for service delivery, has discretion over the selection of the specific service provided and the amounts to be charged, and is directly obligated to the subcontractor for the services provided. ISA is an independent contractor. If the Company discovers that third party service providers have not performed, either by auditing of the service provider invoices or communications from our customers, then the service delivery dispute is resolved directly with the third party service supplier. Revenue from equipment rental is recognized monthly as earned. See Note 15 - Discontinued Operations for further details. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The Company estimates 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, 2015 , 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, the Company has determined that the fair value of our fixed rate debt approximates book value. The Company carries certain of its 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, the Company measures certain assets, such as 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, the Company categorizes its 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 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. When determining the fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, ISA looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets, and uses alternative valuation techniques to derive fair value measurements. The Company uses the fair value methodology outlined in the related accounting standards 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 Level 1 and Level 2 financial instruments, in thousands, at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Fair Value at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs 2015: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 642 $ — $ — $ 642 Liabilities Long term debt $ — $ (20 ) $ — $ (20 ) Fair Value at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs 2014: 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 ) We have had no transfers in or out of Levels 1 or 2 fair value measurements. We have had no activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for the years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014 . 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 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 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 $35.0 thousand and $100.0 thousand at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. 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 : In 2014 , the Company had sales to two major customers that totaled approximately 34.3% of its net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 . The accounts receivable balance related to these two major customers was $1.0 million as of December 31, 2014 . These customers were part of the stainless steel blending and shredder operations of our business. As a result of the Company's decision in the fourth quarter of 2013 to cease the activity in the stainless steel blending line of business, and due to the May 2015 warm idle of the shredder, the sales and accounts receivable balances for these two previously major customers were de minimis in 2015. Additionally, there were no customers as of December 31, 2015 with sales and accounts receivable that were greater than 10% of consolidated amounts. 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 common industry methods. We recognize inventory impairment when the market value, based upon current market pricing, falls below recorded value or when the estimated volume (quantity) is less than the recorded volume of inventory. We record the loss in cost of sales in the period during which we identify a 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 and early 2015 working to assess the Company's automobile shredder residue ("ASR") process. Significant process and strategy changes associated with the ASR process were made. These changes, combined with the significant metals market reduction in market demand and prices experienced in late 2014 and through 2015, caused management to perform a lower of cost-or-market assessment which resulted in inventory write-downs of approximately $1.3 million and $1.9 million for the years of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. 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 weight. Inventories as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following: December 31, 2015 Raw Materials Finished Goods Processing Costs Total (in thousands) Ferrous and non-ferrous materials $ 1,354 $ 649 $ 404 $ 2,407 Other — 3 — 3 Total inventories $ 1,354 $ 652 $ 404 $ 2,410 December 31, 2014 Raw Materials Finished Goods Processing Costs Total (in thousands) Ferrous and non-ferrous materials $ 3,827 $ 1,043 $ 477 $ 5,347 Other — 11 — 11 Total inventories for sale 3,827 1,054 477 5,358 Replacement parts 1,371 — — 1,371 Total inventories $ 5,198 $ 1,054 $ 477 $ 6,729 For the year ended December 31, 2014 , replacement parts included in inventory were depreciated over a one -year life when placed in service and were 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. As of December 31, 2015 , due to the idling of the shredder, the Company has reclassified the replacement parts inventory to long term property and equipment. 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, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following: Life 2015 2014 Land $ 4,993 $ 5,745 Equipment and vehicles 1-10 years 25,363 25,181 Office equipment 1-7 years 1,624 2,057 Building and leasehold improvements 5-40 years 7,821 8,602 $ 39,801 $ 41,585 Less accumulated depreciation 25,649 24,022 $ 14,152 $ 17,563 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2.4 million and $2.7 million , respectively. Of the $2.4 million of depreciation expense recognized in 2015 , $2.2 million was recorded in cost of sales, and $0.2 million was recorded in general and administrative expense. Of the $2.7 million of depreciation expense recognized in 2014 , $2.4 million was recorded in cost of sales, and $0.3 million was recorded in general and administrative expense. Certain Banking Expenses: The Company has included certain banking expenses relating to our loans and loan restructuring within interest expense. The loan fees amortization totaled $242.4 thousand and $72.9 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. On November 6, 2015, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a forbearance agreement that changed the maturity date of the debt related to these certain banking expenses to March 15, 2016. Additionally, on December 4, 2015 the Company paid in full a portion of the Wells Fargo debt related to these certain banking expenses. The Company adjusted the amortization period in 2015 for these certain banking expenses accordingly. 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 operations. Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are charged to expense in the period the costs are incurred. Advertising expense was $2.4 thousand and $0.5 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Derivative and Hedging Activities: The Company is exposed to market risk stemming from changes in metal commodity prices, and interest rates. In the normal course of business, the Company actively manages its exposure to interest rate 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 - Derivatives 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. The Company does not enter into any interest rate swap derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company recognizes as an adjustment to interest expense the differential paid or received on interest rate swaps. The change in the fair value of the interest rate swap, which is established as an effective hedge, is included in other comprehensive income. The Company includes the required disclosures for interest rate swaps in Note 3 – Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank. During 2015 and 2014 , 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. As of December 31, 2015 , we do not have any interest rate swap instruments. 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. The Company uses 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, 2015 and 2014 . As a policy, the Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax positions in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The tax years 2012 through 2015 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and certain state taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. See also Note 7 - 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 due to the valuation allowance recorded. There are no amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for derivative instruments in 2015. See Note 7 - 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: The Company has a Long Term Incentive Plan adopted in 2009 ("LTIP") under which it may grant equity awards for up to 2.4 million shares of common stock, which are reserved by the Board of Directors for issuance of equity awards. The Company provides 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. The plan is accounted for based on FASB’s authoritative guidance titled "ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation. " The Company recognizes 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. The Company estimates 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”),

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT W

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC.	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 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 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. See Note 10 - Related Party Transactions for discussion of amounts. 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 ; these conditions have not been met as of December 31, 2015 . 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 ; these conditions have not been met as of December 31, 2015 . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Stock Option Agreement, 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 or 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 12 - 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 (K&R) 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, 2015 , the Company and Algar have not effected a business combination transaction between them. A special committee of independent Board members is considering such a combination in connection with its review of the Company's growth and strategic options. On December 2, 2013, in connection with the Management Agreement, the Company’s board of directors appointed Mr. Garber as President. Mr. Garber replaced Orson Oliver who had been serving as interim President. As of December 31, 2015 , 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 also appointed Vice Chairman at that time.

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABL

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank	LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK Summary: Prior to and during 2014 , the Company had certain loans with Fifth Third Bank (Fifth Third) and certain loans with KY Bank. During 2014 , the Company paid off the Fifth Third loans with new loans from Wells Fargo (hereinafter “Wells Fargo”). As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in default under the Wells Fargo loans and during the second half of 2015 entered into a Forbearance Agreement with Wells Fargo whereby the due dates on the loans were accelerated and the Company was required to take certain actions. During 2015, as more fully described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company took steps to pay down debt and increase liquidity. On December 4, 2015, in conjunction with the sale of substantially all assets of the Company’s Waste Services Segment, the Company paid off the KY Bank loans and certain Wells Fargo loans. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had an outstanding balance of $19.7 thousand to Wells Fargo. Subsequent to December 31, 2015 , the Company closed on new financing with MidCap and paid off in full remaining amounts due to Wells Fargo. See Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and below for further details. MidCap: On February 29, 2016, the Company entered into the 2016 Loan, which is a $6 million senior, secured asset-based line of credit with MidCap. The Company may borrow up to the sum of (a) 85% of the value of its eligible domestic accounts receivable; (b) the lesser of (i) $2.5 million , and (ii) 75% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory; and (c) the lesser of (i) $500,000 , and (ii) 40% of appraised net forced liquidation value of eligible fixed assets (the "Equipment Sublimit"). The Equipment Sublimit shall amortize monthly on a straight line basis over sixty ( 60 ) months with no reduction to the overall line of credit availability. Proceeds from this loan were used to pay transaction expenses, pay off and close the remaining balance on the Wells Fargo revolving line of credit and fund working capital requirements. The interest rate on the 2016 Loan is equal to the prime rate ( 3.5% as of February 29, 2016) plus 250 basis points ( 2.50% ). In the Event of a Default (as defined in the 2016 Loan Agreement), the interest rate will increase by 300 basis points ( 3.00% ). The 2016 Loan also has a monthly collateral-monitoring fee equal to 27.5 basis points ( 0.275% ) of the average daily balance, an annual facility fee of 100 basis points ( 1.00% ) and an unused line fee equal to an annual rate of 50 basis points ( 0.50% ) of the average undrawn portion of the 2016 Loan. The 2016 Loan has a maturity date of February 28, 2018. The Company is subject to a prepayment fee of $120,000 in the event the 2016 Loan is terminated or prepaid prior to the one year anniversary of the loan. The Company is subject to a prepayment fee of $60,000 in the event the 2016 Loan is terminated or prepaid subsequent to the one year anniversary of the loan. The $60,000 fee is reduced to zero if the 2016 Loan is refinanced by an FDIC insured institution after eighteen months from February 29, 2016. Interest and monthly fees under the 2016 Loan are payable monthly in arrears. The 2016 Loan Agreement contains a minimum line availability covenant equal to $350,000 . This covenant may be replaced by a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ("FCCR") covenant once the Company has achieved a FCCR of 1.0x on an annualized basis. The Company granted MidCap a first priority security interest in all of the assets of ISA pursuant to a Security Agreement. The Company is allowed to sell or refinance up to $3 million in fair market value of real property provided (i) the proceeds from such refinance or sale remain with the Company; and (ii) no event of default exists at the time of such refinance or sale. The 2016 Loan had an outstanding balance at the February 29, 2016 closing date of $472.6 thousand and additional availability of $2.4 million . The Bank of Kentucky: On October 15, 2013, WESSCO signed two promissory notes (collectively, the "KY Bank Notes") in favor of KY Bank, 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 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. All amounts under the KY Bank Notes have been repaid as of December 4, 2015. 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, 2015 and 2014 , $0.0 thousand and $0.6 million were 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 was set to expire on January 14, 2016. All amounts under the KY Bank loans were repaid on December 4, 2015. 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 imposed 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 was required to be at least 1.15 to 1 at all times. The interest rate on the KY Bank Notes and the Company Note were 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 had a final maturity date of October 14, 2019. As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate was 3.65% . The principal under the Term Note was 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 was 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, was to be paid on November 1, 2018. As of December 31, 2015 , the outstanding principal balance on the Term Note was $0.0 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 eligible to be 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, 2015 and 2014 , the outstanding principal balance on the Line of Credit Note was $0.0 thousand and $577.0 thousand , respectively. WESSCO could not make demand for payment of the Company Note before December 31, 2016. As of December 4, 2015, this note has been cancelled. Wells Fargo: On June 13, 2014, the Company entered into a senior, secured credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo pursuant to which Wells Fargo granted the Company a revolving line of credit of up to $15.0 million (the "Revolving Loan"), up to $1.0 million of which was available to the Company as a sub-facility for letters of credit. As of December 31, 2015 , all loans under the credit agreement except the Revolving Loan had been paid in full. The Company was able to 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, 2015 and 2014 , an availability block that limits borrowings under the revolver in the amount of $1.6 million and $1.3 million , respectively, is 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 was equal to daily three month LIBOR plus three percent ( 3.00% ). The interest rate on the Term Loan was 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 would increase by two percent ( 2.0% ). Each of the Revolving Loan and the Term Loan had a maturity date of June 13, 2019. During 2015, the lender temporarily decreased the borrowing base block, thereby increasing the availability of capital under our revolving line of credit by $350,000 . The Company was charged $5,000 per week for each week in which it utilized this additional $350,000 . The Company was 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 was terminated or prepaid prior to June 13, 2018. However, Wells Fargo waived these fees as part of the December 4, 2015 and February 29, 2016 payoffs. Interest under the Revolving Loan was payable monthly in arrears. Principal and interest under the Term Loan was 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 contained 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, 2015 and 2014 , the Company was not in compliance with our bank financial covenants. Under GAAP, all of the Company’s debt was required to be classified in the accompanying balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 as a current liability. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $0.8 million under our existing credit facilities that it could use. The Company and each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, other than WESSCO, granted Wells Fargo 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 was subordinated to its obligations to the KY Bank (described above), pursuant to a subordination agreement among Wessco, Wells Fargo and the KY Bank. The Company paid fees in 2014 totaling $245.0 thousand related to the Credit Agreement. Swap agreements In October 2013, the Company 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 was scheduled to mature on October 1, 2018. The swap agreement fixes our interest rate at 4.74% . At December 31, 2014, the Company recorded the estimated fair value of the liability related to this swap at approximately $10.0 thousand . The swap was settled for $15.0 thousand during 2015. The Company 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 for additional information about these derivative instruments. Our long term debt as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 (in thousands) Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. $ 20 $ 10,453 Note payable to Wells Fargo 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 Note payable to the KY Bank in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details. — 2,361 Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details. — 577 20 15,911 Less current maturities 20 15,911 $ — $ — The annual maturities of long term debt, in thousands, for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: 2016 $ 20 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 — Total long-term debt $ 20

LEASE COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Commitments	LEASE COMMITMENTS Operating Leases: The Company leases a portion of our Louisville, Kentucky facility from a related party (see Note 10 - 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. The Company signed a lease, effective December 1, 2010, to lease equipment from a related party (see Note 10 - Related Party Transactions) under an operating lease for a monthly payment of $5.5 thousand . The lease expired November 2015 and is now operating month to month. The Company signed a lease, effective December 1, 2010, to lease equipment from a related party (see Note 10 - Related Party Transactions) under an operating lease that expires May 2016 for a monthly payment of $5.0 thousand . The Company previously leased 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 was not renewed as of April 15, 2015. The Company leased a lot in Louisville, KY for a term that commenced in March 2012 and ended 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. As of August 31, 2015, the Company entered into a settlement to abandon the leased property and pay the remaining balance of scheduled payments over a 19 month period, ending March 31, 2017. As the lease was terminated, future payments are not included in the future minimum lease payments table below. Future minimum lease payments for operating leases, in thousands, as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: 2016 $ 1,168 2017 1,142 2018 404 2019 286 2020 — Future minimum lease payments $ 3,000 Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $1,357.4 thousand and $981.7 thousand , respectively.

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINAT

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Provision for Employee Termiinations and Severances	PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company expensed $9.9 thousand and $35.8 thousand , respectively, for costs related to employee terminations and severances.

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plan	EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN The Company maintains 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, the Company matches 25.0% of each eligible employee’s voluntary contribution up to 6.0% of their gross salary. The Company also offers an additional discretionary match for eligible employees who contribute 7.0% - 10.0% of their weekly wages. In an effort to decrease expenses, the Company 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, 2015 and 2014 was $0.0 thousand and $6.6 thousand , respectively.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Federal Current $ — $ — Deferred — — — — State and Local Current 13 38 Deferred — — 13 38 $ 13 $ 38 A reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate to the reported provision (benefit), in thousands, is as follows: 2015 2014 Federal income tax at statutory rate $ (595 ) $ (2,460 ) State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (77 ) (221 ) Permanent differences — — Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance 716 3,035 Other differences (31 ) (316 ) $ 13 $ 38 Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets, in thousands, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment $ (1,459 ) $ (2,131 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (1,459 ) (2,131 ) Deferred tax assets Intangibles and goodwill 2,286 2,535 Accrued property taxes 13 13 Allowance for doubtful accounts 14 41 Inventory capitalization 63 83 Stock options 1,147 1,084 Federal net operating loss carry forward 4,176 3,920 State net operating loss carry forward 1,758 1,659 State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward 4,598 4,604 Interest rate swap — 4 Inventory valuation reserve 78 — Accrued expenses 77 223 Other 11 11 Gross deferred tax assets 14,221 14,177 Valuation allowance (12,665 ) (11,949 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 97 $ 97 At December 31, 2015 , the Company had 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 our Kentucky state income tax liability which includes the Limited Liability Entity Tax, which is based on gross receipts or gross profits. The Company used the available state tax credits of $7.4 thousand and $16.4 thousand in 2015 and 2014 , respectively. At December 31, 2015 , the Company had a Federal net operating loss ("NOL") carry forward of $12.3 million which expires beginning in 2033. The Company also has state NOL carry forwards of $26.9 million as of December 31, 2015 . The majority of the state NOL carry forwards relates to losses in Kentucky and 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, the Company considers 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, 2015 , 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, 2015 and 2014 : Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Valuation allowance, beginning of year $ 11,949 $ 8,914 Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance 716 3,035 Valuation allowance, end of year $ 12,665 $ 11,949

CASH AND STOCK DIVIDENDS

CASH AND STOCK DIVIDENDS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and Stock Dividends [Abstract]
Cash and Stock Dividends	CASH AND STOCK DIVIDENDS Under the previous Wells Fargo and the current MidCap loan agreements, the Company covenants that so long as the lender 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 2015 and 2014 , the Board of Directors did not declare a cash or stock dividend.

PER SHARE DATA

PER SHARE DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Per Share Data	PER SHARE DATA The computation for basic and diluted loss per share is as follows: 2015 2014 Continuing operations: (in thousands, except per share information) Basic loss per share Net loss $ (9,085 ) $ (8,686 ) Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Basic loss per share $ (1.14 ) $ (1.15 ) Diluted loss per share Net loss $ (9,085 ) $ (8,686 ) Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Diluted loss per share $ (1.14 ) $ (1.15 ) 2015 2014 Discontinued operations: (in thousands, except per share information) Basic loss per share Net loss $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Basic loss per share $ 0.92 $ 0.19 Diluted loss per share Net loss $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Diluted loss per share $ 0.92 $ 0.19

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the period ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company was involved in various transactions with related parties. A summary of transactions and related balances are as follows. The table at the end of this note should be used in referencing all below paragraphs. K&R and 7100 Grade Lane, LLC ("7100 LLC"): The Company was involved in various transactions with K&R, which is wholly-owned by Kletter Holdings LLC, the sole member of which was Harry Kletter, our founder and former Chief Executive Officer. After Mr. Kletter's passing in January 2014, our Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer, Orson Oliver, assumed the roles of executor of Mr. Kletter’s estate and President of Kletter Holdings LLC. As of December 31, 2015 , Mr. Kletter’s estate, K&R and the Harry Kletter Family Limited Partnership collectively, beneficially own in excess of 20% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares. The Company leases a portion of our Louisville, Kentucky facility from K&R under an operating lease expiring December 2017 (the "7100 Lease"). Additionally, the Company leases equipment from K&R under operating leases that expired November 2015 and expire May 2016. See Note 4 - Lease Commitments for additional information relating to the rent and lease agreements with K&R. During 2014, and to a lesser extent 2015, the Company deferred a portion of these lease payments. 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 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. K&R did not acquire the property. Under the Company's lending arrangements, a refund of the deposit to K&R must be approved by the Company's lenders. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company had balances related to K&R pertaining to refundable lease and property deposits, rents payable to K&R, and rent expense. On February 29, 2016, K&R assigned its interest in the 7100 Lease to another entity, 7100 LLC, also controlled by Mr. Kletter’s estate. At that time, the total amount due to the estate’s various entities, which amounted to approximately $1,504.0 thousand , became a subordinated, unsecured debt (the "Kletter Notes") owed by the Company. A portion of the amount, approximately $620.3 thousand , is owed to K&R, with the remaining amount, approximating $883.8 thousand , is owed to 7100 LLC. Interest will accrue monthly at a per annum rate of five percent ( 5.00% ). Interest will accrue until April 30, 2017 at which time interest will be paid monthly. Until maturity on December 31, 2020, the Kletter Notes are subject to intercreditor agreements between the respective Note holder and MidCap. This amount of $1,504.0 thousand represents all net amounts due to Kletter estate entities as of February 29, 2016 with the exception of a $32.0 thousand deposit owed by K&R to the Company. If the Company sells property it owns at 7110 Grade Lane, it shall make a principal payment to K&R of $500.0 thousand . Otherwise, all remaining principal is due at maturity. Algar, Inc. ("Algar"): Management Services Agreement with Algar: See Note 2 - Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc. for details relating to the Management Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement and Mr. Garber's appointment as President. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company expensed management fees to Algar for the portion of Mr. Garber's salary, along with other management fees in connection with the Management Agreement. For the year ending December 31, 2014, Algar earned a bonus of $428.0 thousand . This amount was reduced by $50.0 thousand related to the real estate sale to SG&D Ventures, LLC described below. The bonus payable was further reduced on August 5, 2015, when the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Algar, whereby the Company issued 50.7 thousand shares of its common stock to Algar for aggregate consideration equal to $189.0 thousand based on the fair value of our common stock. The consideration was payable in the form of a reduction of the Company’s $378.0 thousand accrued but unpaid bonus compensation due to Algar, leaving a remainder of $189.0 thousand in the accrued but unpaid bonus compensation. For additional information see Note 12 - Share Based Compensation. Other transactions with Algar: During 2015 and 2014, the Company participated in various other transactions with Algar. The Company sold scrap to Algar, bought scrap from Algar, and provided logistical and IT services to Algar. Related to these transactions, the Company has accounts receivable balances from Algar, an accounts payable balance to Algar, along with related income and expense as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Board of Directors' fees and consulting fees: The Company pays board fees to non-employee directors. Additionally, the Company paid financial consulting fees to one of its directors in 2015 and 2014. All director compensation during 2015 was deferred and the Company plans to pay subsequent to December 31, 2015 . Related to these transactions, the Company has accounts payable balances to the Board of Directors for fees and consulting fees, along with related expense at and as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . LK Property Investments, LLC: On April 30, 2015, ISA Real Estate LLC agreed to sell to LK Property, an entity principally owned by Daniel M. Rifkin, CEO of MetalX and the principal owner of RCP, a 4.4 acre parcel of real estate, located at 6709 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, for a purchase price of $1.0 million . The Company used the proceeds from the sale primarily for debt reduction and working capital. The loss on sale of this asset was $102.0 thousand . See Note 14 - Financing and Related Matters for discussion related to Mr. Rifkin. On April 30, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement with LK Property, for a portion of the 4.4 acre parcel of real estate located at 6709 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky in the amount of $3.0 thousand per month. The lease terminates on April 14, 2019, but the Company has the right to terminate the lease and vacate the leased premises upon 90 days notice. The Company is required to reimburse the lessor for 40% of the property taxes on the parcel during the term. Metal X, LLC: During 2015 and 2014, the Company sold scrap material to MetalX and held accounts receivables balances from MetalX related to scrap sales. For additional information regarding MetalX, see Note 14 - Financing and Related Matters. SG&D Ventures, LLC . On May 18, 2015, ISA Real Estate LLC agreed to sell to SG&D Ventures, LLC (SG&D), an entity owned by shareholders of Algar, including Mr. Garber, an approximately 1 -acre parcel of non-essential real estate, located at 7017 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, for an aggregate purchase price equal to independent third-party appraisal amount of $350.0 thousand . The Company received this appraisal before the sale. The purchase consideration consisted of $300.0 thousand in cash from SG&D and a credit of $50.0 thousand against bonus compensation previously accrued but not paid to Algar. The gain on sale of this asset was $1.1 thousand . Related party balances as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows, in thousands: 2015 2014 K&R, LLC: Deposit amounts owed to the Company by K&R (1) $ 74 $ 74 Property deposit payable to K&R (2) 500 500 Facility rent payable to K&R (2) 821 462 Equipment rent payable to K&R (2) 132 116 Facility rent expense to K&R 646 646 Equipment rent expense to K&R 126 126 Algar, Inc.: Accounts receivable from Algar for scrap transactions (1) $ 93 $ 80 Accounts receivable from Algar for logistical services (1) 19 5 Accounts payable to Algar (2) 28 39 Bonus payable to Algar (2) 189 428 Revenue from scrap sales to Algar 117 442 Revenue from logistical services to Algar 69 59 Revenue from IT services to Algar 23 7 Scrap material purchases from Algar 1,225 1,542 Management fee expense 250 250 Bonus expense to Algar — 428 Other expenses to Algar 30 109 Board of Directors: * Accounts payable to the Board of Directors for fees (2) $ 250 $ 55 Accounts payable to the Board of Directors for consulting fees (2) — 40 Board of director fee expense 180 100 Board of director consulting expense 25 15 LK Property Investments, LLC: Lease deposit to LK Property (1) $ 3 $ — Accounts payable to LK Property (2) 2 — Loss on the sale of assets to LK Property (102 ) — Rent expense to LK Property** 24 — Metal X, LLC: Accounts receivable from Metal X (1) $ 19 $ 250 Revenue from product sales to Metal X 1,905 1,982 SG&D Ventures, LLC: Gain on the sale of assets to SG&D $ 1 $ — * Excludes insignificant amount of travel reimbursement. **Excludes amounts reimbursed to LK Properties for utilities and property tax. (1) Included in receivable from related parties on balance sheets (2) Included in payable to related parties on balance sheets

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION Prior to December 4, 2015, the Company’s operations included two primary segments: Recycling and Waste Services. The Recycling Segment ("Recycling") provides ferrous and non-ferrous recycling in four locations in the Midwest. The Waste Services Segment ("Waste Services") provided waste disposal services including contract negotiations with service providers, centralized billing, invoice auditing, and centralized dispatching. Waste Services also sold, leased, and serviced waste handling and recycling equipment, such as trash compactors and balers to end user customers. On December 4, 2015, the Company sold substantially all assets of the Waste Services Segment and discontinued those operations. The assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and cash flows of the Waste Services Segment are disclosed in Note 15 - Discontinued Operations. The Company’s two reportable segments were 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 and automobile parts. The Company's ISA Pick.Pull.Save used automobile yard 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 sold as scrap metal after a specified time period in the yard. Waste Services’ revenues consisted of charges to customers for waste disposal services and equipment sales and lease income.

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 and 2014 : 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, 2014 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 Granted 20 $ 5.71 — $ 3.01 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2,172 $ 5.02 1.7 years $ 2.24 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 1,302 4.95 1.9 years $ 2.25 Available for grant at December 31, 2015 1,603 Following is a summary of the nonvested options issued and outstanding: Non-Vested Options Number of shares (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Option Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2014 — $ — Granted 2,062 2.26 Vested (1,072 ) 2.21 Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2014 990 $ 2.31 Granted 20 3.01 Vested (140 ) 2.95 Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2015 870 $ 2.22 Option Grants: As of December 1, 2013, subject to shareholder approval (which was received during 2014) and vesting provisions, the Company granted options to purchase a total of 1.5 million shares of its 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 ; these conditions have not been met as of December 31, 2015 . 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 ; these conditions have not been met as of December 31, 2015 . See Note 2 - Management Services Agreement with Algar, Inc. for additional information relating to the Management Agreement and the related Stock Option Agreement. On January 16, 2014, the Company awarded options to purchase 30.0 thousand shares of its stock to a new independent director at a per share exercise price of $3.47 , the fair value as of grant date. These options were fully vested when awarded and are outstanding as of December 31, 2015 . The options expire January 15, 2019. As of May 16, 2014, the Company awarded options to purchase 292.0 thousand shares of its stock to its directors at a per share exercise price of $4.68 , the fair value as of grant date. These options were fully vested when awarded and are outstanding as of December 31, 2015 . The options expire May 15, 2019. As of October 15, 2014, the Company awarded options to purchase 30.0 thousand shares of its stock to each to the 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 vested October 14, 2015 and are outstanding as of December 31, 2015 . These options expire in October 2019. As of December 31, 2014, the Company awarded options to purchase 150.0 thousand shares of its stock to its CFO. 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 options expire December 30, 2019. The per share exercise price is $5.97 , the fair value as of the grant date. In January 2015, the Company awarded options to purchase 20.0 thousand shares of its stock to its CFO. 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 options expire January 1, 2019 . The per share exercise price is $5.71 , the fair value as of the grant date. The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's stock options awarded in 2015 are shown below. 2015 2014 Weighted average grant-date fair value of grants per option $ 3.01 $ 2.26 Volatility 60.1 % 60.9 % Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.2 % Expected life (in years) 5 3 Expected dividend yield — % — % Other Equity Transactions: On June 26, 2014, we received $126.9 thousand from one of our directors as he exercised 30.0 thousand share options. On August 5, 2015, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Algar, whereby the Company issued 50.7 thousand shares of its common stock to Algar for aggregate consideration equal to $189.0 thousand based on the fair value of our common stock. The consideration was payable in the form of a reduction of the Company's $378.0 thousand accrued but unpaid bonus compensation due to Algar pursuant to the Management Services Agreement between the Company and Algar, dated December 1, 2013, leaving a remaining balance of $189.0 thousand in the accrued but unpaid bonus compensation. See Note 10 - Related Party Transactions. 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 at a fair value of $16.6 thousand . These stock grants were issued in lieu of cash bonuses that were earned by the employees during 2014. See Note 14 - Financing and Related Matters for details on an additional equity transaction. RSUs: See Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Subsequent Events for additional information related to issuance of RSUs subsequent to December 31, 2015 . Other: As of December 31, 2015 , we had unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested option awards in the amount of $356.5 thousand . The amount of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the Algar options is $1.5 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 $0.2 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ENVIRONME

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Environmental Matters	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS The Company has litigation from time to time, including employment-related claims, none of which the Company currently believes 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 the Company's facilities have been in operation for many years and, over time, the Company 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 the Company disposed of materials from its operations, which could result in future expenditures that the Company cannot currently estimate and which could reduce its profits. The Company records liabilities for remediation and restoration costs related to past activities when its 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 the Company.

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing and Related Matters [Abstract]
Financing and Related Matters	FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS Securities Purchase Agreement On June 13, 2014, the Company issued 857,143 shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Securities Purchase Agreement") to RCP (the "Investor"), an investment entity principally owned by Daniel M. Rifkin, former president of OmniSource Corporation and the founder and CEO of MetalX LLC 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.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Notes)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS As discussed in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, on December 4, 2015, the Company and WESSCO entered into the Asset Purchase Agreement with Compactor Rentals pursuant to which the Company sold its “Waste Services Segment,” consisting of substantially all of the assets used in (i) the Company’s commercial, retail and industrial waste and recycling management services business which the Company operated under the name “Computerized Waste Systems” or “CWS,” and (ii) the Company’s equipment sales, rental and maintenance business for the commercial and industrial waste and recycling industry which the Company operated under the name “Waste Equipment Sales and Service Company. The Company received cash consideration at closing of $7.5 million , less $150,000 retained by Compactor Rentals which will be released to the Company or retained by Compactor Rentals in connection with any working capital adjustment. Compactor Rentals assumed certain liabilities relating to the Waste Services Segment, including but not limited to, current liabilities, warranty liabilities, and post-closing liabilities incurred in connection with transferred contracts. The transaction expenses related to the sale were $350.0 thousand and a gain of $6,031.0 thousand was recorded. The sale included substantially all of the assets of the Waste Services Segment including, but not limited to, current assets, accounts receivable, tangible personal property, certain leases, inventory, intellectual property, rights under transferred contracts, rights of action and all associated goodwill and other intangible assets associated with the transferred assets. The Company's policy was to not allocate interest to discontinued operations. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains standard and customary representations, warranties and covenants, including a restrictive covenant under which the Company will be prohibited from competing with the Waste Services Segment for five years following the closing. Assets held for sale, current on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 includes $398.0 thousand related to property available for sale. Financial information for the Waste Services discontinued operations is summarized as follows: 2014 in thousands ASSETS Current assets Accounts receivable - trade, net $ 737 Inventories 48 Total current assets 785 Net property and equipment 1,179 Other assets 12 Total Assets $ 1,976 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 828 Other current liabilities 40 Total current liabilities $ 868 2015 2014 (in thousands) Revenue from services and product sales $ 7,402 $ 7,313 Cost of sales for services 5,486 5,188 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 678 746 Gain on the sale of business 6,031 — Gain on the sale of equipment 51 34 Net income $ 7,320 $ 1,413 2015 2014 (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities Net income from discontinued operations $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 402 436 Gain on sale of property and equipment (51 ) (34 ) Gain on sale of business (6,031 ) — Change in assets and liabilities Receivables (103 ) 223 Inventories 10 6 Other assets 12 168 Accounts payable 172 (352 ) Other current liabilities 52 (28 ) Net cash from operating activities $ 1,783 $ 1,832 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 76 57 Proceeds from sale of business, net of disposal costs 7,000 — Purchases of property and equipment (432 ) (347 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ 6,644 $ (290 ) A pro forma summary of continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 assuming the Waste Services Segment was sold at the beginning of the quarter is as follows (unaudited): 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Total revenue $ 6,555 $ 26,619 Net loss from continuing operations (2,351 ) (6,503 ) Net income (loss) 3,680 (6,503 ) Net loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.29 ) $ (0.82 ) Net income (loss) per share 0.46 (0.82 )

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN24

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: ISA records revenue for its recycling operations upon delivery of the related materials. Revenue for the equipment sales divisions was recorded upon delivery of the equipment to the customer. The Company provided installation and training on all equipment and it charged these costs to the customer, recording revenue in the period the service was provided. The Company was the middleman in the sale of the equipment and not a manufacturer. Any warranty was the responsibility of the manufacturer and therefore no estimates were made for warranty obligations. Allowances for equipment returns were made on a case-by-case basis. Historically, returns of equipment were not 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. The Company recognizes revenue related to the management aspects of these services when it delivers the services. The Company records revenue related to this activity on a gross basis because the Company is ultimately responsible for service delivery, has discretion over the selection of the specific service provided and the amounts to be charged, and is directly obligated to the subcontractor for the services provided. ISA is an independent contractor. If the Company discovers that third party service providers have not performed, either by auditing of the service provider invoices or communications from our customers, then the service delivery dispute is resolved directly with the third party service supplier. Revenue from equipment rental is recognized monthly as earned. See Note 15 - Discontinued Operations for further details.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The Company estimates 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, 2015 , 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, the Company has determined that the fair value of our fixed rate debt approximates book value. The Company carries certain of its 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, the Company measures certain assets, such as 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, the Company categorizes its 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 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. When determining the fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, ISA looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets, and uses alternative valuation techniques to derive fair value measurements. The Company uses the fair value methodology outlined in the related accounting standards 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 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 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 $35.0 thousand and $100.0 thousand at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. 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 : In 2014 , the Company had sales to two major customers that totaled approximately 34.3% of its net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 . The accounts receivable balance related to these two major customers was $1.0 million as of December 31, 2014 . These customers were part of the stainless steel blending and shredder operations of our business. As a result of the Company's decision in the fourth quarter of 2013 to cease the activity in the stainless steel blending line of business, and due to the May 2015 warm idle of the shredder, the sales and accounts receivable balances for these two previously major customers were de minimis in 2015. Additionally, there were no customers as of December 31, 2015 with sales and accounts receivable that were greater than 10% of consolidated amounts.
Inventories	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 common industry methods. We recognize inventory impairment when the market value, based upon current market pricing, falls below recorded value or when the estimated volume (quantity) is less than the recorded volume of inventory. We record the loss in cost of sales in the period during which we identify a 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. 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 weight. For the year ended December 31, 2014 , replacement parts included in inventory were depreciated over a one -year life when placed in service and were 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. As of December 31, 2015 , due to the idling of the shredder, the Company has reclassified the replacement parts inventory to long term property and equipment. Other inventory includes fuel and baling wire.
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.
Factoring Fees and Certain Banking Expenses	Certain Banking Expenses: The Company has included certain banking expenses relating to our loans and loan restructuring within interest expense. The loan fees amortization totaled $242.4 thousand and $72.9 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. On November 6, 2015, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a forbearance agreement that changed the maturity date of the debt related to these certain banking expenses to March 15, 2016. Additionally, on December 4, 2015 the Company paid in full a portion of the Wells Fargo debt related to these certain banking expenses. The Company adjusted the amortization period in 2015 for these certain banking expenses accordingly.
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 operations.
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: The Company is exposed to market risk stemming from changes in metal commodity prices, and interest rates. In the normal course of business, the Company actively manages its exposure to interest rate 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 - Derivatives 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. The Company does not enter into any interest rate swap derivative instruments for trading purposes. The Company recognizes as an adjustment to interest expense the differential paid or received on interest rate swaps. The change in the fair value of the interest rate swap, which is established as an effective hedge, is included in other comprehensive income. The Company includes the required disclosures for interest rate swaps in Note 3 – Long Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank. During 2015 and 2014 , 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. The Company uses 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, 2015 and 2014 . 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: The Company has a Long Term Incentive Plan adopted in 2009 ("LTIP") under which it may grant equity awards for up to 2.4 million shares of common stock, which are reserved by the Board of Directors for issuance of equity awards. The Company provides 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. The plan is accounted for based on FASB’s authoritative guidance titled "ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation. " The Company recognizes 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. The Company estimates 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 (in four tranches) of Company common stock (the "Algar Options") at an exercise price per share of $5.00 . The Algar Options were not issued under the LTIP. The Company's shareholders approved the Algar Options on October 15, 2014. 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 Options due to market and performance conditions. See Note 12 - Share Based Compensation. Using these option pricing models, the fair value of each employee stock option award is estimated on the date of grant. Additionally, the fair value of the Algar Options is estimated at the end of each quarter for two of the tranches due to ongoing performance conditions. For the first two tranches, the performance conditions were met. There are two significant inputs into the stock option pricing models: expected volatility and expected term. The Company estimates 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 different assumptions are used, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is 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 was 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 LTIP, the Company 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 the Company 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; stock price; or total shareholder return. The LTIP 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. For determining the grant date fair value of performance-based stock awards granted under the LTIP, the Company has assumed that the performance targets for awards granted in a specific year will be achieved, and the Company has assumed that performance targets for future years will not be achieved. Based on these assumptions, the Company uses 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, 2017, 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. The Company expects no impact from the adoption of ASU 2014-15 on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs . The guidance requires an entity to present debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as an asset. Amortization of debt issuance costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. Debt issuance costs related to revolving credit arrangements, however, will continue to be presented as an asset and amortized ratably over the term of the arrangement. ASU 2015-03 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 including interim periods within those annual periods. Early application is permitted, and upon adoption, ASU 2015-03 should be applied on a retrospective basis. We do not expect the standard to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory , which simplifies the measurement principle of inventories valued under the First-In, First-Out ("FIFO") or weighted average methods from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim periods within those annual periods. We do not expect the standard to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes , which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. Upon adoption, ASU 2015-17 may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases , to improve financial reporting about leasing transactions. This ASU will require organizations that lease assets (“lessees”) to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset on its balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than twelve months. A lease liability is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis and a right-of-use asset represents the lessee’s right to use, or control use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. This ASU leaves the accounting for the organizations that own the assets leased to the lessee (“lessor”) largely unchanged except for targeted improvements to align it with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 Level 1 and Level 2 financial instruments, in thousands, at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Fair Value at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs 2015: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 642 $ — $ — $ 642 Liabilities Long term debt $ — $ (20 ) $ — $ (20 ) Fair Value at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs 2014: 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 )
Schedule of Inventory	Inventories as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following: December 31, 2015 Raw Materials Finished Goods Processing Costs Total (in thousands) Ferrous and non-ferrous materials $ 1,354 $ 649 $ 404 $ 2,407 Other — 3 — 3 Total inventories $ 1,354 $ 652 $ 404 $ 2,410 December 31, 2014 Raw Materials Finished Goods Processing Costs Total (in thousands) Ferrous and non-ferrous materials $ 3,827 $ 1,043 $ 477 $ 5,347 Other — 11 — 11 Total inventories for sale 3,827 1,054 477 5,358 Replacement parts 1,371 — — 1,371 Total inventories $ 5,198 $ 1,054 $ 477 $ 6,729
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, in thousands, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following: Life 2015 2014 Land $ 4,993 $ 5,745 Equipment and vehicles 1-10 years 25,363 25,181 Office equipment 1-7 years 1,624 2,057 Building and leasehold improvements 5-40 years 7,821 8,602 $ 39,801 $ 41,585 Less accumulated depreciation 25,649 24,022 $ 14,152 $ 17,563

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LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term	Our long term debt as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 (in thousands) Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. $ 20 $ 10,453 Note payable to Wells Fargo 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 Note payable to the KY Bank in the original amount of $3.0 million secured by all WESSCO assets. See above description for additional details. — 2,361 Revolving credit facility converted to term loan with the Bank of Kentucky, Inc. See above description for additional details. — 577 20 15,911 Less current maturities 20 15,911 $ — $ —
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, 2015 are as follows: 2016 $ 20 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 — Total long-term debt $ 20

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments	Future minimum lease payments for operating leases, in thousands, as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: 2016 $ 1,168 2017 1,142 2018 404 2019 286 2020 — Future minimum lease payments $ 3,000

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Federal Current $ — $ — Deferred — — — — State and Local Current 13 38 Deferred — — 13 38 $ 13 $ 38
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: 2015 2014 Federal income tax at statutory rate $ (595 ) $ (2,460 ) State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (77 ) (221 ) Permanent differences — — Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance 716 3,035 Other differences (31 ) (316 ) $ 13 $ 38
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets, in thousands, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment $ (1,459 ) $ (2,131 ) Gross deferred tax liabilities (1,459 ) (2,131 ) Deferred tax assets Intangibles and goodwill 2,286 2,535 Accrued property taxes 13 13 Allowance for doubtful accounts 14 41 Inventory capitalization 63 83 Stock options 1,147 1,084 Federal net operating loss carry forward 4,176 3,920 State net operating loss carry forward 1,758 1,659 State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward 4,598 4,604 Interest rate swap — 4 Inventory valuation reserve 78 — Accrued expenses 77 223 Other 11 11 Gross deferred tax assets 14,221 14,177 Valuation allowance (12,665 ) (11,949 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 97 $ 97
Schedule of Valuation Allowance	The recorded valuation allowance, in thousands, consisted of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Valuation allowance, beginning of year $ 11,949 $ 8,914 Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance 716 3,035 Valuation allowance, end of year $ 12,665 $ 11,949

PER SHARE DATA (Tables)

PER SHARE DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The computation for basic and diluted loss per share is as follows: 2015 2014 Continuing operations: (in thousands, except per share information) Basic loss per share Net loss $ (9,085 ) $ (8,686 ) Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Basic loss per share $ (1.14 ) $ (1.15 ) Diluted loss per share Net loss $ (9,085 ) $ (8,686 ) Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Diluted loss per share $ (1.14 ) $ (1.15 ) 2015 2014 Discontinued operations: (in thousands, except per share information) Basic loss per share Net loss $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Basic loss per share $ 0.92 $ 0.19 Diluted loss per share Net loss $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 7,989 7,559 Diluted loss per share $ 0.92 $ 0.19

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tab

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Related party balances as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows, in thousands: 2015 2014 K&R, LLC: Deposit amounts owed to the Company by K&R (1) $ 74 $ 74 Property deposit payable to K&R (2) 500 500 Facility rent payable to K&R (2) 821 462 Equipment rent payable to K&R (2) 132 116 Facility rent expense to K&R 646 646 Equipment rent expense to K&R 126 126 Algar, Inc.: Accounts receivable from Algar for scrap transactions (1) $ 93 $ 80 Accounts receivable from Algar for logistical services (1) 19 5 Accounts payable to Algar (2) 28 39 Bonus payable to Algar (2) 189 428 Revenue from scrap sales to Algar 117 442 Revenue from logistical services to Algar 69 59 Revenue from IT services to Algar 23 7 Scrap material purchases from Algar 1,225 1,542 Management fee expense 250 250 Bonus expense to Algar — 428 Other expenses to Algar 30 109 Board of Directors: * Accounts payable to the Board of Directors for fees (2) $ 250 $ 55 Accounts payable to the Board of Directors for consulting fees (2) — 40 Board of director fee expense 180 100 Board of director consulting expense 25 15 LK Property Investments, LLC: Lease deposit to LK Property (1) $ 3 $ — Accounts payable to LK Property (2) 2 — Loss on the sale of assets to LK Property (102 ) — Rent expense to LK Property** 24 — Metal X, LLC: Accounts receivable from Metal X (1) $ 19 $ 250 Revenue from product sales to Metal X 1,905 1,982 SG&D Ventures, LLC: Gain on the sale of assets to SG&D $ 1 $ — * Excludes insignificant amount of travel reimbursement. **Excludes amounts reimbursed to LK Properties for utilities and property tax. (1) Included in receivable from related parties on balance sheets (2) Included in payable to related parties on balance sheet

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Table

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 stock option activity and number of shares reserved for outstanding options for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 : 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, 2014 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 Granted 20 $ 5.71 — $ 3.01 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2,172 $ 5.02 1.7 years $ 2.24 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 1,302 4.95 1.9 years $ 2.25 Available for grant at December 31, 2015 1,603 Following is a summary of the nonvested options issued and outstanding: Non-Vested Options Number of shares (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Option Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2014 — $ — Granted 2,062 2.26 Vested (1,072 ) 2.21 Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2014 990 $ 2.31 Granted 20 3.01 Vested (140 ) 2.95 Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2015 870 $ 2.22
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions	The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's stock options awarded in 2015 are shown below. 2015 2014 Weighted average grant-date fair value of grants per option $ 3.01 $ 2.26 Volatility 60.1 % 60.9 % Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.2 % Expected life (in years) 5 3 Expected dividend yield — % — %

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	Financial information for the Waste Services discontinued operations is summarized as follows: 2014 in thousands ASSETS Current assets Accounts receivable - trade, net $ 737 Inventories 48 Total current assets 785 Net property and equipment 1,179 Other assets 12 Total Assets $ 1,976 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 828 Other current liabilities 40 Total current liabilities $ 868 2015 2014 (in thousands) Revenue from services and product sales $ 7,402 $ 7,313 Cost of sales for services 5,486 5,188 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 678 746 Gain on the sale of business 6,031 — Gain on the sale of equipment 51 34 Net income $ 7,320 $ 1,413 2015 2014 (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities Net income from discontinued operations $ 7,320 $ 1,413 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 402 436 Gain on sale of property and equipment (51 ) (34 ) Gain on sale of business (6,031 ) — Change in assets and liabilities Receivables (103 ) 223 Inventories 10 6 Other assets 12 168 Accounts payable 172 (352 ) Other current liabilities 52 (28 ) Net cash from operating activities $ 1,783 $ 1,832 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 76 57 Proceeds from sale of business, net of disposal costs 7,000 — Purchases of property and equipment (432 ) (347 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ 6,644 $ (290 ) A pro forma summary of continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 assuming the Waste Services Segment was sold at the beginning of the quarter is as follows (unaudited): 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Total revenue $ 6,555 $ 26,619 Net loss from continuing operations (2,351 ) (6,503 ) Net income (loss) 3,680 (6,503 ) Net loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.29 ) $ (0.82 ) Net income (loss) per share 0.46 (0.82 )

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN33

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details)	Nov. 06, 2015USD ($)	May. 19, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)a	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)tranche	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 05, 2015USD ($)	May. 18, 2015a	Oct. 15, 2013USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, current (Note 15)				$ 0	$ 1,183,000
Inventory write-down				1,283,000	1,911,000
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts				35,000	100,000
Accounts receivable, net				1,669,000	8,947,000
Factoring Fees
Banking expenses				242,400	72,900
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense				2,400	500
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment				320,000	74,000
Impairment loss, property and equipment				637,000	0
Long-term Debt				$ 20,000	15,911,000
North American Stainless [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable, net					1,000,000
Recycling [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, current (Note 15)					$ 398,000
Recycling [Member] | North American Stainless [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Major customer percentage					34.30%
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
Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Area of Real Estate Property | a			4.4
Advertising Expense
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Financing Activities			$ 1,000,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment			$ 102,000
Algar, Inc. [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Award, Number of Tranches Subject to Performance Condition Evaluation | tranche				2
Auto Shredder and Downstream Processing System [Member]
Advertising Expense
Impairment loss, property and equipment				$ 636,600
Real Estate Sale [Member] | Affiliated Entity, SG&D Ventures, LLC [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member]
Advertising Expense
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment		$ 1,100
Area of Real Estate Property | a								1
Sale of Real Estate, Consideration Received		350,000
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate		300,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received		$ 50,000
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. | Forbearance Agreement [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Interest rate increase	1.00%
Advertising Expense
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 5,000,000						$ 15,000,000
Waste Services Segment [Member]
Advertising Expense
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment				51,000	$ 34,000
Consideration at closing				7,500,000
Amount retained by purchaser				150,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit Conversion to Term Loan [Member] | WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Advertising Expense
Maximum borrowing capacity									$ 1,000,000
Long-term Debt				$ 0	$ 600,000	$ 5,000,000
Ferrous Material [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Average Selling Price, Percent				(49.40%)
Non Ferrous Material [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Average Selling Price, Percent				(24.90%)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN34

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 642	$ 1,059
Liabilities
Long-term debt	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap		0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Liabilities
Long-term debt	(20)	(15,911)
Level 2 [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap		(10)
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
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	642	1,059
Liabilities
Long-term debt	$ (20)	(15,911)
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Liabilities
Derivative contract - interest rate swap		$ (10)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN35

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory write-down	$ 1,283	$ 1,911
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	1,354	5,198
Finished Goods	652	1,054
Processing Costs	404	477
Total	$ 2,410	6,729
Replacement parts, depreciation period	1 year
Stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous materials [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	$ 1,354	3,827
Finished Goods	649	1,043
Processing Costs	404	477
Total	2,407	5,347
Other [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials	0	0
Finished Goods	3	11
Processing Costs	0	0
Total	$ 3	11
Total inventories for sale [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials		3,827
Finished Goods		1,054
Processing Costs		477
Total		5,358
Replacement parts [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials		1,371
Finished Goods		0
Processing Costs		0
Total		$ 1,371

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN36

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 39,801	$ 41,585
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	25,649	24,022
Property and equipment, net	14,152	17,563
Depreciation expense	2,400	2,700
Cost of Sales [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	2,200	2,400
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	200	300
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	4,993	5,745
Equipment and vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 25,363	25,181
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	$ 1,624	2,057
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] | 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	$ 7,821	$ 8,602
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 ACCOUN37

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Stock Option Plans, Narrative) (Details)	Oct. 15, 2014$ / sharesshares	May. 16, 2014$ / shares	Jan. 16, 2014$ / shares	Dec. 02, 2013$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015peopleawardsshares	Dec. 31, 2014shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares					20,000	2,062,000
Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares	$ 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				20,000	2,062,000
Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares			$ 3.47
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of independent Board Members | people					2
Number of awards available for grant | awards					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) | $ / shares				$ 5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN38

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Subsequent Events) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 25, 2016	Mar. 21, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Aug. 05, 2015	Aug. 04, 2015
Affiliated Entity [Member] | The Kletter Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Interest rate						5.00%
K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | The Kletter Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Related Parties						$ 620,300
Interest rate						5.00%
Grade Lane 7100, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | The Kletter Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Related Parties						$ 883,800
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Accrued bonuses					$ 428,000		$ 0	$ 189,000	$ 189,000	$ 378,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Bonus payments				$ 171,000
Accrued bonuses				46,000
Accounts receivable payments				$ 146,000
CFO [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other Share Increase (Decrease)			170,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | CFO [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued, payment award			32,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued, payment award					3,700
Performance Shares [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued, payment award	125,000	100,000
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | CFO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued, payment award			90,000

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT39

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALGAR, INC. (Details)	Oct. 15, 2014$ / shares	May. 16, 2014$ / shares	Dec. 02, 2013directordirectors$ / sharesshares	Dec. 02, 2013USD ($)directordirectors$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015shares	Dec. 31, 2014shares
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Stock options (in Shares)					20,000	2,062,000
Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares	$ 5.40	$ 4.68
Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Additional number of executive officers Algar authorized to appoint | directors			1	1
Number of board members | directors			7	7
Number of board members appointed by Algar to serve as vice-chairman | directors			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) | $ / shares			$ 5
Maximum [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Management Services Agreement [Line Items]
Number of board members Algar authorized to appoint | director			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) | $ / shares			$ 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) | $ / shares			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) | $ / shares			$ 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]
Percentage shares owned			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

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYA40

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Promissory Notes) (Details)	Mar. 19, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 13, 2014USD ($)installmenrs	Oct. 15, 2013USD ($)Rateinstallment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Rate	Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 15, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt				$ 20,000			$ 15,911,000
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 | installmenrs		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 | Rate			3.50%
Fee to bank				$ 245,000
Number of promissory notes			2
Fixed charge coverage ratio, WESSCO original | Rate			1.15
Interest rate at period end | Rate				3.65%
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 | installment			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				$ 0
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | WESSCO Line of Credit Note [Member] | WESSCO, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of monthly installments | installment			60
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the KY Bank 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				$ 0			2,361,000
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
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 | Rate			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				$ 0	$ 5,000,000		600,000
Number of promissory notes			1
Draw period			12
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining borrowing capacity				800,000
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. 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				$ 1,600,000			$ 1,300,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio		1.25
Increased current borrowing capacity	$ 350,000
Weekly usage fee	$ 5,000
Description of variable rate basis		three month LIBOR
Basis spread on variable rate		3.00%
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 with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum revolving commitment		$ 1,000,000

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYA41

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Interest Rate Swap) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Derivative contract - interest rate swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Settlement amount	$ 15,000
KY Bank [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 2,361,000
KY Bank [Member] | 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 PAYA42

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 20,000	$ 15,911,000
Less current maturities	20,000	15,911,000
Long-term debt	0	0
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. | Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	20,000	10,453,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to Wells Fargo 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	0	2,520,000
WESSCO, LLC [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Note payable to the KY Bank 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	0	2,361,000
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	$ 0	$ 577,000

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYA43

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK (Annual Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,015	$ 20
2,016	0
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
Total long-term debt	$ 20	$ 15,911

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYA44

LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK MidCap (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016	Jun. 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining borrowing capacity			$ 800,000
Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 15,000,000
Percentage of eligible accounts receivable		85.00%
Percent of eligible inventory		65.00%
Basis spread on variable rate		3.00%
Wells Fargo [Member] | Revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. See above description for additional details. | Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance			19,700
Secured Debt [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | MidCap 2016 Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance			472,600
Remaining borrowing capacity			$ 2,400,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | MidCap 2016 Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 6,000,000
Collateral-monitoring fee percent	0.275%
Annual facility fee	1.00%
Unused line fee percent	0.50%
Prepayment fee, less than 12 months	$ 120,000,000
Prepayment fee, greater than 12 months	60,000,000
Minimum borrowing capacity required	350,000,000
Amount eligible for sale or refinance	$ 3,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | MidCap 2016 Loan [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prime rate percent	3.50%
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Interest rate increase	3.00%
Equipment Sublimit [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | MidCap 2016 Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of eligible accounts receivable	85.00%
Eligible accounts receivable	$ 2,500,000
Percent of eligible inventory	75.00%
Eligible inventory	$ 500,000
Percent of eligible fixed assets	40.00%
Amortization period for equipment sublimit (in months)	60 months

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Narrative) (

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Narrative) (Details)	Aug. 31, 2015	Dec. 01, 2014USD ($)extension	Oct. 01, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 02, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2010USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2014USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense, gross						$ 1,357,400	$ 981,700
Facility [Member] | Seymour, Indiana [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease term		3 years
Number of lease extensions | extension		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					$ 5,500	$ 5,000
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]
Lease term	19 months
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) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,015	$ 1,168
2,016	1,142
2,017	404
2,018	286
2,019	0
Future minimum lease payments	$ 3,000

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMIN47

PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS AND SEVERANCES (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Provision for employee terminations and severances	$ 9,900	$ 35,800

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN (Detai

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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	$ 0	$ 6,600
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 ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Federal [Abstract]
Current	$ 0	$ 0
Deferred	0	0
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
State and Local [Abstract]
Current	13	38
Deferred	0	0
State income tax expense (benefit)	13	38
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ 13	$ 38

INCOME TAXES (Income Tax Reconc

INCOME TAXES (Income Tax Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Federal income tax at statutory rate	$ (595)	$ (2,460)
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	(77)	(221)
Permanent differences	0	0
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	716	3,035
Other differences	(31)	(316)
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ 13	$ 38

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Liab

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Property and equipment	$ (1,459)	$ (2,131)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	(1,459)	(2,131)
Deferred tax assets
Intangibles and goodwill	2,286	2,535
Accrued property taxes	13	13
Allowance for doubtful accounts	14	41
Inventory capitalization	63	83
Stock options	1,147	1,084
Federal net operating loss carry forward	4,176	3,920
State net operating loss carry forward	1,758	1,659
State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	4,598	4,604
Interest rate swap	0	4
Inventory valuation reserve	78	0
Accrued expenses	77	223
Other	11	11
Gross deferred tax assets	14,221	14,177
Valuation allowance	(12,665)	(11,949)	$ (8,914)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 97	$ 97

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Examination and Tax Carryforward [Line Items]
State recycling equipment tax credit carry forward	$ 4,598,000	$ 4,604,000
Operating loss carryforwards	12,300,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Examination and Tax Carryforward [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward	26,900,000
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
State recycling equipment tax credits	$ 7,400	$ 16,400

INCOME TAXES (Valuation Allowan

INCOME TAXES (Valuation Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$ 11,949	$ 8,914
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	716	3,035
Valuation allowance, end of year	$ 12,665	$ 11,949

PER SHARE DATA (Details)

PER SHARE DATA (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (9,085)	$ (8,686)
Basic loss per share
Net loss	(1,765)	(7,273)
Net loss, discontinued operations	$ 7,320	$ 1,413
Weighted average shares outstanding	7,989	7,559
Basic (loss) earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ (1.14)	$ (1.15)
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.92	$ 0.19
Diluted loss per share
Net loss	$ (1,765)	$ (7,273)
Weighted average shares outstanding	7,989	7,559
Add dilutive effect of assumed exercising of stock options and warrants	0	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	7,989	7,559
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ (1.14)	$ (1.15)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.92	$ 0.19

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Sch

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Aug. 05, 2015	Aug. 04, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payable to related parties (Note 10)	$ 1,922,000	$ 1,640,000
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	180,000	100,000
Accounts payable	250,000	55,000
Consulting Fees [Member] | Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	25,000	15,000
Accounts payable	0	40,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued rent payable	189,000	428,000
Expenses	30,000	109,000
Accrued bonuses	0	428,000	$ 189,000	$ 189,000	$ 378,000
Accounts payable	28,000	39,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Purchase of Scrap Metal [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	1,225,000	1,542,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Management Fee [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	250,000	250,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Sale of Scrap Metal [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	117,000	442,000
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	93,000	80,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Logistical Services [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	69,000	59,000
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	19,000	5,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | IT Services [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	23,000	7,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	74,000	74,000
Payable to related parties (Note 10)	500,000	500,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Related Party Transaction, Accrued Rent, Property [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued rent payable	821,000	462,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Rent Expense, Property [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses	646,000	646,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Lease Expense, Equipment [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued rent payable	132,000	116,000
Expenses	126,000	126,000
Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Deposits (included in other long-term assets)	3,000	0
Expenses	24,000	0
Accounts payable	2,000	0
Scrap material sales	(102,000)	0
MetalX, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	1,905,000	1,982,000
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	19,000	250,000
Affiliated Entity, SG&D Ventures, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Scrap material sales	$ 1,000	$ 0

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (K&R

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (K&R Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 29, 2016
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Deposit from related party	$ 1,922,000	$ 1,640,000
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of stock owned by investor	20.00%
K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Operting Leases [Abstract]
Advanced deposits in lease agreement	$ 74,000	74,000
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Deposit from related party	500,000	500,000
K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Rent Expense, Property [Member]
Debt [Abstract]
Expenses	$ 646,000	$ 646,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties			$ 32,000
The Kletter Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Interest rate			5.00%
The Kletter Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Grade Lane 7100, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Related Parties			$ 883,800
The Kletter Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Kletter Estate [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Related Parties			1,504,000
The Kletter Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Related Parties			$ 620,300
Interest rate			5.00%
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | K and R, LLC [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Deposit from related party [Abstract]
Due to Related Parties			$ 500,000

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Mana

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Management Agreement (Details)	Aug. 05, 2015USD ($)shares	May. 19, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)a	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2015USD ($)	May. 18, 2015a
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock and warrants				$ 189,000	$ 3,023,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment				320,000	74,000
Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Monthly Rental Payments			$ 3,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Termination Notice Period			90 days
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Reimbursement Percentage of Property Taxes			40.00%
Subsidiaries [Member] | Affiliated Entity, LK Property Investments, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Area of Real Estate Property | a			4.4
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Financing Activities			$ 1,000,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment			$ 102,000
Subsidiaries [Member] | Real Estate Sale [Member] | Affiliated Entity, SG&D Ventures, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received		$ 50,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment		1,100
Area of Real Estate Property | a								1
Sale of Real Estate, Consideration Received		350,000
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate		$ 300,000
Private Placement [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock and warrants (in Shares) | shares	50,700
Common stock and warrants	$ 189,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued bonuses	$ 189,000			0	428,000	$ 189,000	$ 378,000
Management fees				30,000	109,000
Accounts payable				$ 28,000	39,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member] | Real Estate Sale [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received					$ 50,000
Algar, Inc. [Member] | Private Placement [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock and warrants (in Shares) | shares	50,700
Common stock and warrants	$ 189,000

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)locationsegments	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segments	2
Depreciation expense	$ 2,400	$ 2,700
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss)
Inventory adjustment for lower of cost or market	(1,283)	(1,911)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(3,879)	(6,438)
Loss before other income (expense)	(8,724)	(7,882)
Segment Reporting Information, Assets
Cash	642	1,059	$ 1,589
Income tax receivable	14	0
Accounts receivable, net	1,669	8,947
Inventories	2,410	6,729
Net property and equipment	14,152	17,563
Total assets	$ 19,434	$ 37,790
Recycling [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of locations segment is located | location	4

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Narra

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details)

Dec. 31, 2017shares

Dec. 31, 2016shares

Aug. 05, 2015USD ($)shares

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / shares

Oct. 15, 2014director$ / sharesshares

Jun. 26, 2014USD ($)shares

May. 16, 2014$ / sharesshares

Jan. 16, 2014$ / sharesshares

Dec. 02, 2013$ / sharesshares

Dec. 02, 2013USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Jan. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares

Jan. 31, 2011shares

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)peopleawardsemployeeshares

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Aug. 04, 2015USD ($)

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

Stock options (in Shares)

20,000

2,062,000

Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares

$ 5.40

$ 4.68

Purchase price | $

$ 189,000

$ 3,023,000

Minimum [Member]

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

Number of people, outside Board members | people

2

Number of awards available for grant | awards

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

Shares issued, payment award

3,700

Number of employees | employee

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

20,000

2,062,000

Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares

$ 3.47

Exercised in period

30,000

Unrecognized stock-based compensation | $

$ 356,500

Share-based compensation expense | $

$ 206,800

$ 2,500,400

CFO [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]

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

Shares issued, payment award

125,000

100,000

CFO [Member] | Stock Options [Member]

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

Vesting period

3 years

Stock options (in Shares)

20,000

150,000

Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares

$ 5.97

$ 5.71

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

33.33333%

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

16.66666%

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

16.66666%

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

16.66666%

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

16.66666%

Director [Member] | Stock Options [Member]

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

Stock options (in Shares)

30,000

292,000

30,000

Number of directors awarded options to purchase shares | director

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) | $ / shares

$ 5

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

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

Unrecognized stock-based compensation | $

$ 1,500

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) | $ / shares

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) | $ / shares

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) | $ / shares

$ 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

Private Placement [Member] | Algar, Inc. [Member]

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

Purchase price | $

$ 189,000

Common stock and warrants (in Shares)

50,700

Algar, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]

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

Accrued bonuses | $

$ 189,000

$ 428,000

$ 428,000

$ 0

$ 428,000

$ 189,000

$ 378,000

Algar, Inc. [Member] | Private Placement [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member]

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

Purchase price | $

$ 189,000

Common stock and warrants (in Shares)

50,700

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Stoc

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	Oct. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Granted, Shares		20,000	2,062,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		1 year 8 months	2 years 8 months
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		1 year 11 months
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Granted		$ 3.01	$ 2.26
Stock Options [Member]
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Outstanding Shares		2,152,000	180,000
Granted, Shares	90,000	20,000	2,062,000
Exercised, Shares			(30,000)
Expired, Shares			(60,000)
Ending Balance, Outstanding Shares		2,172,000	2,152,000
Exercisable, Shares		1,302,000
Available for Grant, Shares		1,603,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		$ 5.02	$ 4.59
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		5.71	5.02
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	5.02
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price ($ per share)		4,950
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per share)		2.23	1.38
Granted		3.01	2.26
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)		2.24	$ 2.23
Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value ($ per share)		$ 2.25

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Nonv

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION - Nonvested Options (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Nonvested Options, Number of Shares
Beginning balance	990	0
Granted, Shares	20	2,062
Vested	(140)	(1,072)
Forfeited	0	0
Ending balance	870	990
Weighted Average Grant Date Option Fair Value
Beginning balance	$ 2.31	$ 0
Granted	3.01	2.26
Vested	2.95	2.21
Forfeited	0	0
Ending balance	$ 2.22	$ 2.31

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Weigh

SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	$ 3.01	$ 2.26
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	$ 3.01	$ 2.26
Volatility	60.10%	60.90%
Risk-free interest rate	2.30%	2.20%
Expected life (in years)	5 years	3 years
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS (

FINANCING AND RELATED MATTERS (Details)	Oct. 15, 2014$ / shares	Jun. 13, 2014USD ($)director$ / sharesshares	May. 16, 2014$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchase price				$ 189,000	$ 3,023,000
Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares	$ 5.40		$ 4.68
Proceeds purchase agreement				$ 0	$ 3,063,000
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] | Recycling Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares issued | shares		857,143
Purchase price		$ 3,000,000
Warrant term		5 years
Expiration period		6 months
Exercise price (USD per Share) | $ / shares		$ 5
Proceeds purchase agreement		$ 104,500
Director Designation Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of board members authorized to appoint | director		2
Percentage of stock owned by investor		5.00%

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Narrati

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on discontinued operation	$ (6,000,000)
Assets held for sale, current (Note 15)	0	$ 1,183,000
Waste Services Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration at closing	$ 7,500,000
Non-compete agreement term	5 years
Amount retained by purchaser	$ 150,000,000
Transaction cost	350,000
Gain on discontinued operation	$ (6,031,000)	0
Recycling [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, current (Note 15)		$ 398,000

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Detail

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on the sale of business	$ (6,000,000)
Net income	7,320,000	$ 1,413,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(320,000)	(74,000)
Receivables	7,278,000	1,233,000
Inventories	2,029,000	88,000
Other assets	128,000	(460,000)
Accounts payable	(470,000)	(2,712,000)
Other current liabilities	66,000	(128,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,783,000	1,832,000
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2,117,000	82,000
Purchases of property and equipment	(21,000)	(45,000)
Net cash used in by investing activities	6,644,000	(290,000)
Waste Services Segment [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable - trade, net		737,000
Inventories		48,000
Total current assets		785,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Net property and equipment		1,179,000
Other assets		12,000
Total Assets		1,976,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable		828,000
Other current liabilities		40,000
Total current liabilities		868,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue from services and product sales	7,402,000	7,313,000
Cost of sales for services	5,486,000	5,188,000
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	678,000	746,000
Gain on the sale of business	(6,031,000)	0
Net income	7,320,000	1,413,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Net income from discontinued operations	7,320,000	1,413,000
Depreciation and amortization	402,000	436,000
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(51,000)	(34,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,783,000	1,832,000
Net cash used in by investing activities	6,644,000	(290,000)
Discontinued Operations | Waste Services Segment [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(51,000)	(34,000)
Receivables	(103,000)	223,000
Inventories	10,000	6,000
Other assets	12,000	168,000
Accounts payable	172,000	(352,000)
Other current liabilities	52,000	(28,000)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	76,000	57,000
Proceeds from sale of business, net of disposal costs	7,000,000	0
Purchases of property and equipment	$ (432,000)	$ (347,000)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Pro For

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 46,180	$ 110,091
Net loss from continuing operations	(9,085)	(8,686)
Net loss	(1,765)	(7,273)
Pro Forma [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total revenue	6,555	26,619
Net loss from continuing operations	(2,351)	(6,503)
Net loss	$ 3,680	$ (6,503)
Net loss from continuing operations per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.3)	$ (0.8)
Net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ (0.82)