S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Zone of the Chernobyl

The Garbage is a prominent and hazardous region within the Zone, characterized by vast fields filled with irradiated waste, abandoned vehicles, piles of scrap metal, and derelict machinery. Originally an expansive dumping ground used after the initial disaster, it became heavily contaminated and littered with dangerous anomalies and radioactive hotspots. Due to its location near the Zone’s entrance, the Garbage acts as a crossroads for stalkers traveling deeper inside or returning from risky expeditions. It's an area frequently contested by factions and bandits seeking control over valuable salvage and artifacts hidden amidst the debris. As a result, firefights and ambushes are common. While the Garbage might initially seem safer due to its familiarity, it can quickly become deadly—radiation, mutants roaming among rusting vehicles, anomalies concealed in the waste heaps, and hostile stalkers all pose constant threats.