School Cleanup Jobs: The Philippines’ DepEd and Labor Department will launch Brigada Eskwela with 240,000 TUPAD workers and P2 billion to clean classrooms, manage waste, and prep campuses ahead of June 8. Smart Waste Tech: A Sibu school team is developing an AI smart bin to improve waste segregation at the Sibu Central Market, aiming to boost cleanliness and proper disposal. Eid Sacrifice Waste Removal: Dhaka’s DNCC cleared 18,344 tonnes of sacrificial waste by the third day, with DSCC reporting 28,428 tonnes removed in three days—both stressing ongoing collection alongside regular garbage pickup. Recycling Infrastructure & Jobs: Lagos Waste Management Authority says new material recovery facilities will create about 5,000 jobs and reduce direct landfill dumping as transfer loading stations come online. Battery Recycling Crackdown: China plans tighter rules for end-of-life EV batteries, targeting illegal disposal and unlicensed dismantling while expanding tracking across the battery supply chain. Local Collection Fees: Waterloo, Iowa will add a $20 cart adjustment fee for certain trash and recycling cart changes starting June 1. Composting Basics: A guide highlights what kitchen scraps and compostable items can be added to DIY compost to cut fertilizer costs. Waste-to-Energy Push: Cambodia and the EU are studying a $22.3 million Siem Reap project to convert plastic waste into electricity.