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International Waste Agreements

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The United States is party to major international waste agreements with Canada, Mexico, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). More limited agreements are in place with Costa Rica, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In addition, the US is a signatory to the Basel Convention. These agreements between the US and other countries impact the handling of wastes shipped across national borders:

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