The scene depicts a street-level view on an overcast day, capturing a significant accumulation of refuse on the side of a commercial street in Lagos, Nigeria

The scene depicts a street-level view on an overcast day, capturing a significant accumulation of refuse on the side of a commercial street in Lagos, Nigeria. In the foreground, a large, dark green plastic refuse bin is tipped on its side, its contents spilled onto the ground. The ground is covered with a thick layer of miscellaneous refuse, including plastic bags, wrappers, bottles, and general organic waste, mixed with dirt and patches of dark stain. To the far left, the lower legs and feet of an individual wearing dark trousers and Crocs-style footwear are visible. To the right, a large, coarse-textured burlap-like sack, possibly filled with refuse, partially obstructs the view. In the midground, an adult male, dressed in a dark green short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, is bent over the spilled refuse. He is actively engaged in handling the trash with a small, light-colored shovel or scooper. Behind him and slightly to the right, another adult male is seated on a light-colored motorcycle, wearing a grey long-sleeved top, dark trousers, and a dark baseball cap. The motorcycle appears old, with some items tied to its rear. A pile of white material rests on the ground near the motorcycle. In the background, a multi-lane asphalt road carries light traffic, including several distinctive yellow minibuses (Danfo), a red SUV, and other private vehicles. Pedestrians are visible walking on sidewalks. Commercial buildings line the street, with signage partially visible, including a prominent sign that reads "DUTCH" on one building and another sign stating "ACE." Overhead power lines and utility poles crisscross the sky. The overall environment suggests a bustling urban commercial area with visible waste management issues.