The Supreme Court of India has overturned the National Green Tribunal's order to close a garbage processing plant in Pune, determining that the site was legally designated for waste management, while directing improvements in waste handling practices by the Pune Municipal Corporation and the plant operator. In Bengaluru, the community organization 'The Ugly Indian' actively engages locals to clean up littered areas, emphasizing ownership to foster long-term cleanliness, despite criticism of their spot-fix approach. In Panchkula, officials are implementing new waste management strategies, including decentralization and improved waste segregation to reduce environmental hazards at local dumping sites. Tamil Nadu's RJ Waste Bank initiative incentivizes community participation in waste management through financial rewards for recycling efforts, addressing the challenges of mixed waste disposal. Meanwhile, Gujarat's waste-to-energy projects are stalled, missing deadlines while cities like Rajkot face public protests over pollution from existing waste sites, highlighting the urgent need for efficient waste management solutions across Indian cities.