Recycling Fire Response: Axmen Recycling in Wye, Montana saw a massive blaze that damaged or destroyed 200–250 vehicles, with flames reaching about 50 feet and crews using a defensive strategy to protect nearby property. Local Waste Fees: Peabody, Massachusetts is weighing a new $200 trash and recycling fee alongside an 8% water and sewer rate hike to close budget gaps. Waste Accountability Tech: Kochi’s Brahmapuram solid waste facility plans to install weighing machines after officials said waste quantities were previously estimated without independent checks. Vape Litter Crackdown: UK waste firms and campaigners are pushing for a £5 deposit on vapes and tighter rules, warning that millions still end up binned and can trigger fires at recycling sites. Circular Textiles Push: Vietnam’s deputy PM urged textile and footwear firms to speed up circular economy models, including recycling textile by-products and discarded clothing. Circular Packaging Pressure: Unilever and PepsiCo highlighted the recycling challenge of flexible plastic packaging, calling for better collection and more recycled content. Policy + Jobs for Schools: The Philippines will hire 243,000 workers under its Tupad program for Brigada Eskwela, including waste management tasks, to prep schools ahead of the June 8 school year.