Municipal waste collection at Raj Nagar Public Kuda Ghar, Delhi

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An open municipal waste collection point, locally known as a dhalao or kuda ghar, at Raj Nagar Public Kuda Ghar in Delhi, India. Large green waste dumpsters are positioned along the roadside, with manual handcarts (thelas) used for collecting and transporting refuse. Informal waste workers are seen sorting through and separating discarded materials, using basic tools while handling the waste. Scattered refuse surrounds the collection area, illustrating the working conditions and routine activities at an open roadside waste collection point in Delhi.