A young worker searches for recyclable material at The Stung Meanchey Landfill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.


A young worker searches for recyclable material among the 700 tons of garbage delivered daily at The Stung Meanchey Landfill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The landfill, known as "Smokey Mountain", is a major source of air pollution that impacts the surrounding environment.


Size: 3558px × 2372px
Location: Stung Meanchey Landfill, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Photo credit: © John Brown / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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