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Landfill 33962_005
Filename: 33962_005.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (11.0MB)
Date: 14th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Dam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Landfill 33962_005
Ockendon landfill waste disposal site, Thurrock, Essex, 2020
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 25293070
© Historic England Archive
Lorry Truck Bulldozer Landfill Refuse Disposal Rubbish Tip
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, titled "Landfill 33962_005" captures the Ockendon landfill waste disposal site in Thurrock, Essex during the year 2020. Damian Grady's lens skillfully documents this vast expanse of refuse disposal with remarkable clarity and detail. The image showcases a sprawling landscape filled with an array of discarded materials, highlighting the magnitude of our society's waste production. The composition offers a bird's-eye view that allows us to comprehend the sheer scale of this rubbish tip. A fleet of trucks and lorries can be seen diligently transporting heaps of refuse while bulldozers tirelessly work to manage and compact the ever-growing mound. The juxtaposition between these massive machines and the seemingly endless sea of garbage creates a thought-provoking visual narrative about our consumption habits. Grady's photograph prompts reflection on our responsibility towards waste management and its impact on both local environments and global sustainability efforts. It serves as a reminder that landfills like Ockendon play an essential role in handling society's refuse but also raise questions about how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimize their necessity. Through his lens, Grady invites viewers to contemplate not only the physicality but also the consequences associated with waste disposal sites such as this one. This powerful image encourages us all to consider our own roles in creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.
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