The image depicts an industrial recycling operation in Shurandam, Afghanistan

The image depicts an industrial recycling operation in Shurandam, Afghanistan. A lone male individual, dressed in a grey tunic and trousers, with a grey head covering obscuring his face and goggles on his forehead, stands facing slightly right. He wears gloves and holds a long, light-colored metal pole, directing it towards a large pile of assorted, discarded aluminum beverage cans. The pile of cans is actively burning with visible orange flames and emitting dense grey smoke that dominates the upper and left portions of the frame. To the far left, dark metal pipes or components are visible resting on a structure made of dark bricks. The background consists of a dark brick wall. To the right of the individual, a large industrial fan with a metal cage is mounted on a red support beam. A dark, cylindrical object, possibly a barrel or furnace, is present on the ground near the fan, partially covered by a dark material. An orange and white bag is positioned on the ground near the individual's feet. The ground is a dark, flat surface.