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Indonesia Re-Exports Toxic E-Waste to U.S. Amid Warning

1/26/2026

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Batam Customs re-exported four containers of toxic electronic waste to the United States last week to clear a backlog at Batam's port.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq warned Indonesia will not accept illegal foreign waste.
Batam Customs head Zaky Firmansyah said re-exporting is mandatory for confirmed banned waste, and Esun Internasional Utama Indonesia's containers contained used electronic components classified as hazardous under Indonesian law.

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Batam Customs re-exported four containers of toxic electronic waste to the United States last week to clear a backlog at Batam's port.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq warned Indonesia will not accept illegal foreign waste.
Batam Customs head Zaky Firmansyah said re-exporting is mandatory for confirmed banned waste, and Esun Internasional Utama Indonesia's containers contained used electronic components classified as hazardous under Indonesian law.