| Cover | Sep. 29, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 29, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-11476 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERTEX ENERGY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000890447 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3439569 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1331 Gemini Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 250 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77058 |
| City Area Code | (866) |
| Local Phone Number | 660-8156 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | VTNR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
