Sewage Smell Fallout: Residents in March, Cambridgeshire say a nearby water recycling centre is blighting the town with a 24/7 “foul stench,” tied to heavy tanker deliveries of sewage cake—raising fresh questions about local planning and nuisance controls. Nuclear Waste Politics: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and DOE officials tout nuclear growth in Knoxville, even as the state’s nonbinding plan to accept nuclear waste from across the country keeps waste-safety concerns in the spotlight. Litter Cleanup Results: Anderson County, Tennessee released May–June litter and recycling totals after volunteers collected thousands of pounds and cleared dozens of illegal dump sites. E-waste Crackdown: Malaysia’s GOF seized RM9.39m of illegal e-waste in Ipoh raids and arrested 14 people, alleging unapproved processing under the guise of recycling. Illegal Landfill Operator Review: Cebu City ordered a legal review of Prime Integrated Waste Solutions after reports it refused city garbage while accepting private hauler waste, potentially risking permit action. Food Waste to Cut Methane: Summit County highlights landfill space pressure and offers free drop-off and curbside food-waste collection feeding an anaerobic digester. Recycling Market Tech: WasteTrade launched a rebuilt platform using Digital Product Passports to improve traceability and automate EU DIWASS submissions. Smart Packaging Pilot: Aldi and Arla trial “smart” milk bottle tags to track whether bottles reach recycling facilities, aiming to tighten recycling data. Beach Plastic Recovery: Weymouth & Portland’s marine litter project reports major beach clean wins and secured funding for its first dedicated van. Community Waste Rules: Thiruvananthapuram airport area in India set up a 24/7 squad to prevent inorganic dumping near the airport and expand household waste sorting.