New Delhi's 'trash mountain'
At the Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi, some of the poorest reside and eke out a living by picking through garbage in search of bottles, metal and human hair. They dream of joining the middle class. See full story
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New Delhi's 'trash mountain'
Rag pickers scavenge for food and recyclables at New Delhi's 70-acre Ghazipur landfill. The city produces about 9,200 tons of trash daily, up 50% from 2007. The garbage is expected to double by 2024, leaving Ghazipur and two other landfills overflowing.
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