Urban waste management news

Urban waste management is becoming a critical component of sustainable cities, public infrastructure and more efficient environmental systems. This section covers news on waste collection, treatment, recycling, recovery and disposal, as well as the projects and technologies improving the operational and environmental performance of urban waste systems.

Coverage includes developments in circular economy, sorting and treatment technologies, infrastructure modernization, environmental regulation and integrated waste management programs designed to strengthen traceability, efficiency and sustainability across urban environments. It also highlights investments, public policy, institutional partnerships and technical solutions responding to the growing pressure of urban expansion and environmental compliance.

Through these stories, Urban Waste tracks the systems, projects and innovations shaping cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable waste management models for modern cities.

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Clean-Up Rivers captures waste before it reaches the ocean

José López. · December 23, 2025

The Clean-Up Rivers system joins a broader movement in Europe, where more and more municipalities are committed to decarbonization.

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SOLRESS project converts organic waste into sustainable solvents

Simón González · December 8, 2025

Industrial solvents derived from coffee and biomass seek to reduce fossil dependence in key sectors.

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Versalis and Veritas commit to recycling plastics in Venice

Ruth Arteaga. · September 14, 2025

The new Versalis plant in Porto Marghera will be able to process up to 20,000 tons of expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste per year.

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Transforming vine canes to combat plastic waste

Ruth Arteaga. · August 15, 2025

A vegetable film that degrades in 17 days could replace single-use plastic.

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Ulsan plastic recycling center to use advanced technology to transform waste

Ruth Arteaga. · February 23, 2025

SK Chemicals strengthens its leadership in recycling with new innovation center in Ulsan.

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Altilium begins recycling LFP batteries for global OEMs from the UK

Joshua Falcón. · February 11, 2025

The company plans its strategy to become one of the largest battery recycling plants in Europe.

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NASA awards $24 million contract for recycling and garbage collection

Isbel Lázaro. · November 2, 2024

The contract features a hybrid scheme that allows for flexibility in delivery and a potential duration of five years.

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Zaragoza inaugurates pioneering biorefinery that transforms waste into bioproducts

Joshua Falcón. · October 2, 2024

This project in Zaragoza proposes technological growth and innovation in the city, and becomes a model to follow in Europe for the efficient management…