E-Scrap Shipments in Indonesia: Environmental Groups Demand Return of 914 Containers

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03/09/2026 1

E-Scrap Shipments in Indonesia: Environmental Groups Demand Return of 914 Containers

Post Views: 126 E-scrap shipments Environmental Groups Target E-Scrap Shipments in Indonesia Environmental organizations demand action over e-scrap shipments in Indonesia after authorities seized 914 containers in Batam. The groups include the Basel Action Network (BAN), Nexus3 Foundation, and Ecoton. They sent an open letter to Prabowo Subianto, president of Indonesia. The letter also addressed senior government ministers. The organizations urged authorities to return the seized containers to their origin countries. Officials confiscated the containers at Batu Ampar Port in Batam. Authorities...

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Michael Davis
This e-waste incident in Indonesia is really serious. If it’s 914 containers, it’s likely that it’s not just a mistake, it’s a systematic illegal waste transfer. Considering the environment and safety, of course, we need to return them to the country of origin and punish those responsible.
In particular, there are many metals with high recycled value, such as copper, aluminum, and precious metals in electronic scrap. However, poor management and supervision will only result in waste dumping, so compliance with international regulations is essential.
I think it is of utmost importance for Indonesian authorities to increase public transparency and prevent dangerous handling such as re-exporting or auctions. If these incidents are repeated, both local residents and the environment can suffer great damage.
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