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Total US exports were 28 million kg/month in February 2026 with 30% shipped to non-OECD countries.

US exports to non-OECD countries were 8.5 million kg/month with California (19%) and New Jersey (12%) accounting for highest exporting states.

Highest US Exports in February 2026 to:

  • Canada (10 million kg/month) equals 63 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Mexico (5.3 million kg/month) equals 33 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • India (3.3 million kg/month) equals 20 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Malaysia (1.8 million kg/month) equals 11 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Vietnam (1.4 million kg/month) equals 9 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

  • Turkey (0.7 million kg/month) equals 5 TEU shipping containers PER DAY.

States with Highest Waste Exports to Non-OECD Countries & Mexico in February:

  • California: 1.6 million kg/month to non-OECD countries & 3 million kg/month to Mexico.

  • New Jersey: 1.0 million kg/month to non-OECD countries.

  • Georgia: 0.9 million kg/month to non-OECD countries.

  • Texas: 0.4 million kg/month to non-OECD countries & 2.1 million kg/month to Mexico.


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