Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

China's Green Sword policy leaves Australia piling up waste

A recycling facility in western Sydney

A recycling facility in western Sydney Source: AAP

The fallout from China's crackdown on foreign waste is taking its toll in Australia, putting a heavy strain on the country's disposal services. It has prompted warnings the waste may be getting sent to landfill as waste companies are forced to stockpile the unwanted material. Ratepayers are likely to see costs increase, too, as a result.


Published

Updated

By Rashida Yosufzai, Sopharany Hay

Source: SBS




Share this with family and friends


The fallout from China's crackdown on foreign waste is taking its toll in Australia, putting a heavy strain on the country's disposal services. It has prompted warnings the waste may be getting sent to landfill as waste companies are forced to stockpile the unwanted material. Ratepayers are likely to see costs increase, too, as a result.



Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Khmer

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now