From the archive record
The Ghazipur Landfill in East Delhi, India, one of the city's largest solid waste disposal sites. The sequence shows the towering landfill mound covered with layers of municipal waste while excavators and heavy earthmoving machinery operate across its slopes, shifting and levelling the accumulated garbage. The vast scale of the landfill, where exposed waste forms steep embankments extending across the landscape. Birds can be seen circling above the site, a common sight around large landfills. The overcast sky and dusty conditions reflect the industrial environment of the waste disposal area. The scene highlights the ongoing waste-handling operations and the challenges of managing large volumes of urban solid waste in a densely populated metropolitan region.