Waste Land (2010), by Lucy Walker

Documentary on the lives of trash pickers in the world's largest landfill Jadim Gramacho outside Rio de Janeiro and their transformative encounter with the art world through the introduction of Brazilian artist Vik Muniz.

Beijing Besieged by Waste(2012), by Wang Jiuliang

Documentary of landfills outside of Beijing and the life of migrant waste pickers there.

Plastic China (2016), by Wang Jiuliang

Documentary on the life and work of Chinese waste recyclers.