Waste Fire Risk: UK waste firms warn that improperly discarded disposable vapes with lithium batteries are linked to hundreds of fires in trucks and recycling sites, pushing a call for a small refundable deposit to drive safer disposal. Policy & Pricing: Spain’s Murcia region is considering “pay by how much you throw away” bin charges under its Recircula Horizonte 2035 plan, aiming to boost recycling and cut landfill. Local Sanitation Enforcement: Ghana’s Western Regional Minister urges tougher sanctions for sanitation offenders and says cleanups must become daily habits, not one-off events. Flood Recovery Waste Ops: In Accra, President Mahama ordered six idle Zoomlion waste transfer stations to start operating after floods, to speed refuse evacuation and reduce re-clogging of drains. Recycling Service Disruptions: South Gloucestershire council fined Suez over missed bin collections after a shift to three-weekly black bin days, citing confusion and heat impacts. E-Waste to Value: Cornell researchers report a method to extract gold from e-waste and use it to turn CO2 into useful compounds. Circular Water/Wastewater: BEEAH and EtihadWE signed a joint development deal to expand Sharjah wastewater treatment capacity, tying water circularity to waste management infrastructure. Public Transport & Waste Link: Sri Lanka’s president says public transport needs the same priority as free healthcare, with plans to phase out ageing buses. EPR Pressure on Food: California’s new recycling law is set to raise costs for dairy packaging if products can’t be reused or recycled, with industry warning of major fees. Garbage Crisis Spotlight: An exclusive report says Transnistria’s garbage crisis is worsening, with proposed fee changes aimed at residents and apartment owners.