You’re right about contrast. It was, actually, quite a beautiful day and the green was greener than usual as we drove up the hill. Then the scene devolved as we approached the trash heap...
Coming from Egypt, I’m sadly aware of this problem—we even have a Garbage Village, where unfortunates sort through trash, in an effort to recycle it and make some money. Awareness and education are slowly entering the picture, but not soon enough, I’m afraid. Sigh