The image depicts an outdoor, undeveloped area in Lokoja, Nigeria, serving as an informal refuse collection and disposal site

The image depicts an outdoor, undeveloped area in Lokoja, Nigeria, serving as an informal refuse collection and disposal site. The scene is dominated by widespread litter, discarded objects, and informal structures. In the foreground, dense green weeds and low-growing vegetation emerge from a ground heavily covered with assorted waste, including plastic bottles, bags, and general debris. To the immediate right, a substantial pile of charred and unburnt refuse, composed of ash, blackened plastic, and other detritus, indicates previous waste incineration. The midground features a two-wheeled, dark-colored handcart or pushcart positioned at an angle on dirt ground, partially filled with plastic bottles and miscellaneous trash. To its left, another large mound of accumulated trash, primarily consisting of plastic containers and bags, rests on a patch of dirt and sparse grass. Further left, a rudimentary metal frame, possibly a dismantled cart or support structure, is visible amidst more refuse. In the background, under a large tree with a thick trunk and prominent canopy on the right, a lean-to structure constructed from wood and corrugated metal provides shelter. Two individuals are faintly visible beneath this structure, their specific actions unclear beyond their presence. Further left, several informal structures with corrugated metal roofs are visible, surrounded by additional piles of refuse. In the far background, a more substantial building with a light-colored facade is discernable amidst greenery, suggesting development beyond the immediate waste area. The ground throughout the midground and background is unpaved, consisting of dirt and sparse, trampled vegetation, extensively covered in litter. The lighting is diffused, suggesting an outdoor scene under natural light conditions.