Recycling Enforcement: South Coast Air Quality Management District issued five violations to Compton’s World Oil Recycling after odor complaints traced to emissions from a wastewater tank, following a small fire tied to the oil distillation process. Deposit Return Scheme: Dublin City Council is considering limiting DRS access to households with registered waste collection contracts to curb “opportunistic” bin scavenging that damages public bins and may hurt tourism. Local Recycling Access: Richmond’s paper/card recycling banks are full due to a contractor vehicle breakdown; residents are urged to hold small amounts at home until regular collection resumes. Household Recycling Reminder: A UK binman says coffee cups usually can’t go in household recycling because they’re mixed-material items, urging store take-backs instead. Circular Economy Partnerships: Vietnam and Poland are teaming up to expand circular economy and green tech cooperation, while Singapore is investing in a new toxic industrial waste research and recycling push. Plastic Pollution Focus: Africa’s plastic pollution fight highlights bans and levies that have cut waste in places like Kenya and Rwanda, with calls for localized solutions. Energy & Waste Tech: India’s Battery Summit stressed building domestic battery manufacturing and securing critical minerals to support clean-energy storage growth.