Where the capital city’s garbage ends up
March 30th, 2019
It is filthy. The stench could make anyone sick. It is a vast wasteland, literally. This is Memelakha. That’s where the capital city’s garbage ends up. Located about 12 kilometres from the city centre, the otherwise beautiful hilltop on the outskirts of Thimphu city is overwhelmed with waste. Built in 1993, Memelakha is the single […]
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