The image depicts a scene of a recycling or waste collection area in Jos, Nigeria. In the foreground, a large pile of sorted and unsorted waste, including plastic bottles, bags, and other debris, is visible. Two men are seated outside a makeshift shelter constructed from corrugated metal. One man, wearing a light brown garment and a cap, is sitting on a barrel inside the shelter's entrance, holding a yellow plastic bag. The other man, dressed in a blue garment and a patterned cap, is seated on a white bucket to the right of the shelter, looking away from the camera. In front of the shelter, there's a small metal stand with various items on it. The environment appears to be a dusty, unpaved area with more piles of waste and some vehicles visible in the background. The sky is cloudy.

Street-level life in Rafin Par, Nigeria,

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Tuwanga Barry

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Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 02:44 PM

6d ago

Jos, Nigeria

9.96000, 8.87000

The image depicts a scene of a recycling or waste collection area in Jos, Nigeria. In the foreground, a large pile of sorted and unsorted waste, including plastic bottles, bags, and other debris, is v…read more

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