Waste Policy & Local Recycling: Wiltshire Council is defending its Royal Wootton Bassett recycling centre booking pilot, saying same-day slots will stay available while the council tests whether reservations reduce queues and improve traffic and safety. Community Pushback: Residents in the same area are raising concerns about a new recycling centre’s traffic, environmental impact, scale, and cost to taxpayers. Fire & Facility Safety: Sterling’s Self Help Enterprises recycling building was hit by a major fire after suspected cardboard compactor issues; firefighters from multiple towns responded and one firefighter was treated for dehydration/overheating. Public Input on Waste Planning: Jasper, Alabama opened a public comment period for its Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan 2026–2036, covering landfill management, collection, recycling, composting, and dump abatement. E-Waste Crackdown: Malaysia’s e-waste import ban is being tested by falsified shipping documents, with authorities reporting hundreds of containers screened and many already sent back after being found to contain burned e-waste. Funding Waste via Policy: Tamil Nadu proposed an environmental and social welfare cess on liquor sales to fund recycling and safe disposal of bottles and containers, plus de-addiction programs. Illegal Dumping Enforcement: Yuma County expanded cleanup and enforcement against illegal dumping, backed by grants and strict penalties for offenders.