Canada to remove trash from Philippines by end of June
ABC News
Canada said Wednesday that by the end of June it will remove truckloads of garbage which Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago.
Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said the government has awarded a contract to French shipping giant Bollore Logistics Canada that calls for the return of 69 containers filled with household waste and electronic garbage.
"The company will begin preparation for shipping in the coming days. The removal will be complete by the end of June, as the waste must be safely treated to meet Canadian safety and health requirements," McKenna's department said in a statement.
Read more at: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/duterte-moves-forcibly-send-garbage-back-canada-63195838
This was never covered here but it has led to an international spat between the Philippines and Canada. I think Duterte at one point even mentioned a "trash war",
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/canada-philippines-try-avoid-trash-war-after-threat-president-rodrigo-duterte/So, perhaps, this situation is being resolved, Canada sent trash to get recycled to Philippines some time ago and I guess, the deal didn't work out. I think a number of Western nations send trash over there.
