An Indonesian customs officer shows waste paper imported from Australia at Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, Indonesia's East Java Province, July 9, 2019. Indonesia said Tuesday it would send more than 210 tons of garbage back to Australia. /VCG Photo

Eight containers from Brisbane, which should have contained only waste paper, were found stuffed with hazardous material and household trash including used diapers and electronics, according to AFP citing a spokesperson for the East Java customs agency. /VCG Photo

To protect the public and Indonesian environment, the Indonesian environment ministry recommended "the items be re-exported." Customs officials invited the media to inspect the containers at the dock in Surabaya. /VCG Photo

Last month, Indonesia sent back five containers of Canadian paper waste, imported via the United States, because it was contaminated with plastic, rubber and nappies. /VCG Photo