In war-torn areas, Syrian refugees are resorting to scavenging through vast piles of smoldering waste to collect recyclables, using the materials to support themselves amid dire economic conditions. The hazardous practice highlights both the desperation of displaced communities and the severe lack of alternative livelihoods in the region. With no formal waste management systems in place, the burning trash poses additional health risks while offering a fragile means of survival. The scene underscores the broader humanitarian crisis facing those forced from their homes.
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
