Rumin
Rumin, a 51-year-old waste picker with nearly 24 years of experience, works at a makeshift waste dump in Tangerang, Banten. He supports a family of five and earns approximately Rp 60,000 per day from sorting waste, relying heavily on the instructions of the landowner he works for. His story reflects the precarious existence of many informal workers in the waste management sector, living day-to-day amidst uncertainty.
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Indonesia:
Rumin, a local scavenger, confirmed that the garbage piles have expanded and risen in the area.
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Rumin has been working as a waste picker for almost 24 years and supports five children.
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Indonesia:
Rumin, a local scavenger, confirmed that the garbage piles have expanded and risen in the area.
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Indonesia:
Rumin has been working as a waste picker for almost 24 years and supports five children.
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