Today, the landfill became the target of my camera shots. Located far from the city center, this landfill is located. The right time, because the Backhoe Loader truck was working to sort various types of waste that became the waste of residents in Lhokseumawe City, Indonesia, my birthplace. At that time, scavengers were also alert to sorting plastic waste that was selling well on the market.
Yes! This scene is truly a form of struggle for scavengers every day who are willing to collect residents' waste as a source of their livelihood. For them, the waste brings financial value, even though it looks dirty and whatever it is called. However, this is the side of life that continues to struggle to maintain life as it should be without hurting and harming each other.
Trash isn't necessarily a bad thing or pointless, after all. It will undoubtedly bring financial rewards if handled well. This behavior, at the very least, indicates that a mutualistic relationship exists in this situation.
See! When this huge machinery operates, the surrounding wildlife quickly seizes the opportunity to use it as a food source.
From the mountains of valuable trash, these scavengers finally hurry home with a spark of optimism. I have shared your troubles here and wish you luck. I appreciate your smiles despite the difficulties in life.
This moment was captured on September 16, 2024 at the local city landfill.
This pictures taken with Canon EOS 6D camera + 75-300mm lens, and I submitted it for the daily #monomad challenge hosted by
