By — Mike Fritz Mike Fritz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/take-360-degree-stroll-trash-mountain Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Take a 360 degree stroll through a ‘Trash Mountain’ World May 9, 2017 5:30 PM EDT The Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi, India stretches across some 70 acres of land. The area has been dubbed “Trash Mountain” because it holds 10 million tons of garbage now piled higher than the city’s skyline. Workers can earn about $1 to $2 a day by picking through the unsorted municipal waste. Take a 360-degree tour of the landfill and find out more about India’s growing garbage problem. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Mike Fritz Mike Fritz Mike Fritz is the deputy senior producer for field segments at PBS NewsHour.
The Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi, India stretches across some 70 acres of land. The area has been dubbed “Trash Mountain” because it holds 10 million tons of garbage now piled higher than the city’s skyline. Workers can earn about $1 to $2 a day by picking through the unsorted municipal waste. Take a 360-degree tour of the landfill and find out more about India’s growing garbage problem. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now