More on Canadian trash

I don't know if anyone's still reading this, but I thought I'd post this since the topic's come up here before:

http://stabenow.senate.gov/infocus/progress/trash01.htm

This is a page from Debbie Stabenow's site about trash coming in from Canada and going to Michigan landfills. The page basically outlines the situation, explains why it is a problem for Michigan, notes that Canada has other trash disposal options, and details Stabenow's efforts to stop the import of Canadian trash.

That is an awful lot of trash, and the argument against the import of trash makes a lot of sense to me. Look over the article -- since they started inspecting the trash in 2003, they've found radioactive waste and attempts at smuggling drugs. Those were issues I hadn't even thought of. Also, I had expected that Michigan must be profiting financially from this arrangement, but it all goes to private landfill companies, and they're not all Michigan companies, either (as it says at the bottom of the FAQ).

I'm from one of the counties receiving this trash, and I'm sure many of you are, too. This is definitely an issue I'll keep my eye on.