A large accumulation of mixed refuse is deposited on a vegetated median strip adjacent to a paved urban road in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A large accumulation of mixed refuse is deposited on a vegetated median strip adjacent to a paved urban road in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The central subject is a substantial mound of waste consisting of multicolored textiles and discarded clothing, various plastic bags (black, clear, yellow), numerous plastic bottles (including one blue and several clear), an open brown cardboard box containing white papers, and fragmented white plastic/styrofoam pieces. The refuse extends from the base of a teal-colored utility pole on the left across the median to the curb. The median itself is characterized by sandy soil and sparse green vegetation. A gray concrete curb separates the debris from the asphalt road, which shows signs of wear. In the background to the left, a white sedan is visible driving on the road, with additional vegetation and buildings beyond. To the right, across the road, a low wall or fence features a blue and white geometric pattern, with more buildings partially obscured behind it. No individuals are present in the immediate vicinity of the refuse. The scene depicts a public area with uncontrolled waste disposal.