Published: 9:00pm, 2 Jul, 2016 Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018
The Hong Kong - Shenzhen border has become a " dumping ground " for toxic electronic waste , shipped in largely from the US , according to reports . Between 50 and 90 containers arrive daily in the region , where " unprotected " workers handle toxic waste and smuggling is rife . The activity is described as " out of control " and " bringing mayhem to the area . " Importing toxic e - waste is illegal under the terms of the Basel Convention , recognized by both Hong Kong and China , but not by the US .