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    People hustle along the banks of the Ganges river in the early morning light. Views[245] A holy man squints in the sunlight. Views[210] Boys take their horses out for a ride beside the river. Views[242] Ancient structures blend with newer ones on the banks of the Ganges river. Views[266] Locals ride a paddle boat to make an offering on the holy river Views[221]
     
    Edgar sits dazed on a makeshift hammock after a long day of work. His father has fallen ill and is no longer able to work in the dumpsite. Since then, Edgar stopped going to school to help his mother earn a living. He dreams of becoming a seaman to lift his family out of poverty. Views[246] Rosario clutches the main weapon of her trade: a short hook known as a “kalahig”. With this tool, she digs around the rubbish and collects items that she can resell. Views[500] Scavengers line up beside a dump truck which is about to empty its contents. Competition is intense to collect the best items in the tons of waste disposed here every day. Conditions are dangerous and very unsanitary. The decomposing biomass attracts many flies. Views[285] Armed guards stand watch over an open dumpsite in Rodriguez, Rizal. The disposal of solid waste is big business in the Philippines, with many politicians squabbling over rights to maintain landfills such as this one. The dumpsites attract many scavengers who look for plastics, metals, and other items that can be resold in junkshops. Views[437] Rosario and her 15 year-old son Edgar prepare for another day at work in an open dumpsite in Rodriguez, Rizal. The tandem makes around 40 pesos a day (1 USD) scavenging for items among mountains of rubbish. This is the only source of income for many living in this community. Views[207]
     

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