Waste is inevitable in any developing or developed habitat with human civilisation. The research strategies towards sustainable development goals (SDGs) and achievements must incorporate the circular economy concept, designing specific value-added products with minimal waste generation. We may attempt technological innovations to meet future requirements and policy integrations. These strategies and legislations are essential for creating a sustainable waste management system that not only deals with current waste challenges but is also toxicologically safe. Waste is, in fact, an important resource and critical component of the circular economy. The implementation of an efficient and sustainable waste management system is important for sustainable development and fulfilment of the varied commitments made under Agenda 2030 and SDGs. The municipalities are legally responsible for solid waste management but cannot deliver by only prescribing or undertaking measures in isolation. The state-of-the-art approaches may be successful with the strong, reliable infrastructure support, dedicated manpower, and active participation of associated stakeholders with distinct roles and responsibilities within the system. These may adopt zero-waste adaptation technologies, including proven technological interventions for efficient resource management. The integration of physical components (collection, disposal, and recycling) and governance aspects, with inclusiveness of stakeholders and service providers, as well as coherent techno-feasibility with sound, socially beneficial policies, is anticipated. The extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy may serve as a boon to control and manage the responsibility of the producer of a product beyond conventional sales to its post-consumer or end-of-life (EOL) stage, leading to a circular economy with regulated legislation of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) signatory countries. The proactive policies and strategic solutions may be helpful to provide momentum for sustainability, an economically viable and socially inclusive system for monitoring, environment-friendly Research & Development, and management of categorised and well-segregated integrated waste management.