EPR Compliance Tech: Marrad says its MARI system now captures chain-of-custody, material type, and weight data for transport packaging to meet California, Oregon, and Colorado EPR reporting ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 fee date. Local Enforcement: Baguio City will require public event organizers to submit waste management plans for permits, with penalties up to suspension for repeat offenders. Waste Infrastructure Buildout: Georgia approved plans for four regional non-hazardous waste disposal facilities plus transfer stations by Jan. 1, 2030, with possible processing included. Recycling Access: Ascension Parish Library (Louisiana) and CACRC added electronics drop-off for small devices starting July 1. Food Waste Rollout: Wirral (UK) begins phased weekly food waste recycling, using low-carbon vegetable-oil wagons. Battery Recycling Push: Aqua Metals advances final diligence for its Headwaters ARC battery recycling and critical minerals recovery campus in the U.S. Midwest. Public Health & Waste: Cape Town’s Public Protector found years of service delivery failures, including waste management, amount to maladministration. Circular Plastics: Kenya launched the National Plastic Action Partnership to accelerate a circular plastics economy and cut marine pollution. Policy & Permits: Preston (UK) starts a wholesale review of bin collections after missed pickups tied to food waste rollout delays.