Where Your Junk Really Goes

Most people never see what happens after a junk removal truck pulls away—but the journey is more complex than you might expect. Items are sorted, recycled, donated, dismantled, or taken to proper disposal facilities based on type and condition.OC Junk Haulers prioritizes recycling and donation whenever possible. Furniture in usable condition is directed to local non-profits, while metals, electronics, and appliances are taken to certified recycling centers. Only items that cannot be reused or repurposed end up in local landfills.

Curious how different materials flow through the waste stream? Check out our electronics recycling or mattress disposal services.

How OC Diverts Waste from Landfills

According to the EPA’s national recycling data, the U.S. recycles roughly 32% of all waste, with efforts increasing each year through better sorting and material recovery. In Orange County, facilities separate metals, wood, plastics, and e-waste to reduce landfill impact. Understanding what can be recycled helps residents make more sustainable choices—and keeps unnecessary items out of the waste stream.

The U.S. recycles about one-third of all municipal solid waste.

Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Throughout Orange County

From Newport Beach to Tustin, we partner with local recycling centers and donation organizations to keep as much material out of landfills as possible.