“Why are waste management facilities so unattractive?” This question sparked our journey of professional and academic growth. We have analyzed numerous international projects, observing how abroad such facilities are designed with the same architectural care as any other public work, at times becoming true landmarks—such as the renowned waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen. In Italy, however, there is still a prevailing tendency to view these works as sites of decay, unworthy of genuine design investment. Despite the growing conversation around waste recovery and the valorization of waste as a resource, the spaces associated with it continue to be treated as urban fringes to be hidden away. Through the language of Architecture, it is instead possible to enhance the quality of these sites and foster a more conscious perception of facilities that are both necessary and strategic for the future of our cities and landscapes. Read our editorial …