In Ukraine the level of recycling is very low too. Our government is also paying foreign countries for garbage service.
But it is clear, that, if some one do business out from garbage, so it has profitability. Especially if wide this business up to cover other countries.
Garbage recycling in my country is not in priority. That is why we are doing what we can and help others.
I believe in face of carrying people, like you, your president will soon have no choice))) He will listen and act.