Dumpstr Xpress Joins the Gary Sinise Foundation in Building a Smart Home for USMC CPL Brad Ivanchan

At Dumpstr Xpress, we believe in showing up for the people who show up for our country.

That’s why we’re incredibly honored to be part of an ongoing smart home project in Scottsdale, AZ, led by the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. This effort is being made for U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Brad Ivanchan, a Purple Heart recipient whose story of courage, loss, and recovery reminds us all what real sacrifice looks like.

Who Is Brad Ivanchan?

Born with a competitive spirit and a deep respect for service, Brad joined the U.S. Marines on his 19th birthday, inspired by his grandfather and fellow Americans already serving overseas. After rising through the ranks and taking leadership in active combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brad was critically injured during a patrol in Helmand Province in 2012 when he stepped on a pressure-plate IED. The blast resulted in the loss of his right leg, severe injuries to his left leg and arm, and a second explosion that caused additional casualties — including the death of one of his fellow Marines.

After multiple surgeries, months of excruciating recovery, and incredible personal determination, Brad not only learned to walk again using prosthetics, but went on to summit Mt. Aconcagua — becoming the first double amputee in history to do so.

The R.I.S.E. Program: Restoring Independence

Today, Brad continues to live with the daily challenges of his injuries. His current home is small, difficult to navigate in a wheelchair, and lacks safe access in and out of the building — all things that will be addressed in this upcoming specially adapted smart home, custom designed by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

The R.I.S.E. program builds homes that allow veterans like Brad to live independently, safely, and with dignity. Everything from widened doorways to voice-activated smart tech is built around accessibility, mobility, and long-term care.

How Dumpstr Xpress Is Helping

Our role may not be glamorous, but it’s essential. Dumpstr Xpress is providing dumpster rental services in Scottsdale for the ongoing construction and site clean-up efforts tied to Brad’s smart home. As the project continues through its phases, we’re coordinating directly with crews to ensure clean, efficient, and timely waste removal. It’s a small way we can serve the mission — and support a true American hero.

Whether it’s a residential renovation or a community-impact build like this, DX is proud to be the go-to Scottsdale dumpster rental service when trust, timeliness, and excellence matter most.

Want to Learn More?

We encourage you to read more about Brad’s powerful story and this incredible project by visiting the official Gary Sinise Foundation page for his home: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org

And if you’re inspired by this project like we are, consider donating to the Gary Sinise Foundation and supporting more veterans on their path to restored independence.

At DX, we don’t just haul waste — we help build legacies.
One project, one community, and one hero at a time.