Urban waste management has become an increasingly critical challenge in the face of rapid urbanization, population growth, and resource scarcity. This chapter explores the latest trends and technological innovations transforming the urban waste management landscape. It explores how the integration of circular economy principles offers sustainable solutions for minimizing waste, conserving resources, and reducing environmental impacts. These technologies are not only operationally efficient but also provide policymakers and stakeholders with the information needed to make informed decisions. It highlights the crucial role of urban local bodies, public-private partnerships, and community engagement in establishing sustainable waste management practices. It further discusses the potential of recycling, upcycling, and waste-to-energy technologies in driving the transition to a circular economy. Successful implementations from case studies of cities around the world are illustrated, providing insights into scaling and replication. The chapter emphasizes the systemic approach through policy reforms, innovative financing mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives to remove barriers to the adoption of a circular economy. It aims to create a future where urban waste is no longer perceived as a problem, but as an opportunity to recapture value through resource recovery and regeneration. This could lead to making cities more sustainable, reducing their carbon footprint, and contributing significantly to the goals set within global environmental and socio-economic objectives.