Garbage Collector

Garbage Collectoris the person who was responsible for collecting garbage and dirt from the streets and alleys of Baghdad, using a donkey equipped with sacks (large bags), a wooden broom, and a shovel, to transport waste to designated places outside the city. This profession is considered one of the simple heritage trades, where the municipal carrier would move between houses and shops in neighborhoods and popular markets.

He moves between houses, where people put out waste and dirt on their doorsteps, and he collects it and places it in the sacks on the donkey's back.

Despite the simplicity of the profession, the municipal carrier played an important role in maintaining the cleanliness of the city and the health of its residents. With the spread of modern garbage trucks, this profession has declined significantly, and donkeys are no longer used for garbage transport except in some villages and rural areas.

This text describes a traditional waste collector who used donkeys to gather garbage from Baghdad's streets and neighborhoods. Though simple, this profession was essential for public health and city cleanliness. The work has been largely replaced by modern garbage trucks, though it may still exist in some rural areas where traditional methods remain practical.