Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Nov. 30, 2022 |
Aug. 31, 2022 |
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| Inventory, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Processed and unprocessed scrap metal | $ 203,432 | $ 166,368 |
| Semi-finished goods | 12,706 | 20,009 |
| Finished goods | 69,848 | 72,625 |
| Supplies | 59,212 | 56,187 |
| Inventories | $ 345,198 | $ 315,189 |
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of raw materials expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of products used directly or indirectly in the manufacturing or production process, which may or may not become part of the final product. May also include items used in the storage, presentation or transportation of physical goods. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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