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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Niniek Karmini And Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Thousands of waste pickers, including a 35-year-old widow named Nur Wencih, climb the garbage mountains daily to collect items to sell.
In Indonesia, a significant change is underway at the country's largest landfill. Thousands of waste pickers, including a 35-year-old widow named Nur Wencih, climb the garbage mountains daily to collect items to sell. Wencih has worked at the site for two decades, earning enough to support her two teenage daughters living elsewhere.
The landfill, located on Jakarta's eastern edge, has been a source of income for Wencih and many others. Details about the changes underway at the landfill are available from KSAT 12's source. Further information about the impact of these changes on waste pickers like Wencih can be found through the original report.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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