What Happens to Your Junk After It Goes in the Dumpster?

Once you’ve filled a dumpster and we’ve hauled it away, your cleanup may feel complete—but the journey of your junk has just begun. At Greenway Dumpsters, we don’t just haul and dump. We work with licensed transfer stations in the Indianapolis area that sort, separate, and handle debris responsibly.
Most of the materials we collect—especially from construction, renovation, and home cleanout projects—go through a sorting process. Scrap metal, untreated wood, cardboard, and even some plastics are diverted from landfills and sent for recycling or repurposing. Only true non-recyclables end up in final disposal.
We believe cleanup should be clean all the way through. That’s why we partner with facilities that prioritize smart, legal disposal and responsible material handling. When you rent a dumpster with Greenway, you’re not just getting rid of junk—you’re choosing a service that thinks about what comes next.