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Reportable Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | $ 1,057,244 | $ 1,060,083 | $ 2,131,029 | $ 2,089,252 |
| Operating profit | 18,863 | 26,499 | 36,659 | 43,415 |
| Other-than-temporary impairment credit losses on auction rate security recognized in earnings | (313) | (313) | ||
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 1,501 | 832 | 4,633 | 1,619 |
| Interest expense | (2,441) | (4,317) | (5,275) | (8,363) |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 17,610 | 23,014 | 35,704 | 36,671 |
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Janitorial
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 593,447 | 590,254 | 1,187,787 | 1,184,860 |
| Operating profit | 33,494 | 34,934 | 64,002 | 64,798 |
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Facility Solutions
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 222,550 | 229,197 | 456,323 | 421,845 |
| Operating profit | 6,381 | 6,842 | 12,746 | 14,292 |
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Parking
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 152,680 | 156,127 | 306,130 | 308,993 |
| Operating profit | 6,092 | 4,894 | 10,842 | 9,628 |
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Security
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 88,890 | 84,138 | 180,872 | 172,894 |
| Operating profit | 1,012 | 897 | 1,857 | 2,198 |
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Corporate
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | (323) | 367 | (83) | 660 |
| Operating profit | $ (28,116) | $ (21,068) | $ (52,788) | $ (47,501) |