Dumpster Diving "A Sign From Above"

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Howdy, y'all! My name is Mike and I absolutely love scavenging for free stuff, random treasures, lost valuables and other interesting artifacts. I mainly rock the dumpster diving scene but can be found digging through trash curbside as well as scavenging the river bottoms for lost treasures in the summer months. Join me on my epic voyages!
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In a nutshell, I ‘m an avid dumpster diver, scrapper, picker, treasure hunter and underwater connoisseur. I prowl the city streets in search of dumpster loot, curbside treasures & scrap metal as well as scour the river bottoms for lost valuables during the summer months when I can scrounge up enough money for gas. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!

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@fredgillick3071 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, You have to be one of the happiest guy on the planet. I never seen you get upset. You left those toys for someone else. You don't cut cords in case someone else can use it. On top of that, when you cut your leg, you didn't get upset. I would have been bitchen if that was me. Your a good man. Even taking those little old lady dogs into your home to give them the rest of their lives the best they can have. God Bless You Mike. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@AIvey 2 жыл бұрын

Ya your right about Mike he take life as easy as it come love the content and his craziness he make me laugh and you can blame that.

@StonerBob710 2 жыл бұрын

Staying Lifted 4LifeM8's. This is random and real.

@tonikotaleski1597 2 жыл бұрын

@Nunya_Bidnez 2 жыл бұрын

I looked into a dumpster like these with the plastic lid at work one time. Chin just over the rail. The wind blew the lid down and my chin got smashed between the rail and the lid. Almost broke my teeth and jaw. Be careful in wind. my jaw and head hurt for days. I was lucky guys. Also you gotta give it up to truck tailgates. I have proven and so has Mike. They are really strong and can hold some serious pounds. P.S. Dottie still doing work after all these years. Shout out to all my Ford Fans.

@karbear26 2 жыл бұрын

Ouchy! Glad you didn’t reek your jaw or teeth!

@davegriggs3863 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching your channel for about a week now....when you mentioned taking in those two rescue dogs, my respect for you went through the roof. That is the ultimate kindness, to take in another at a low point in their life.

@trasieinkersole491 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else walk about the street saying “oh lookie here! Scarppity scrap scrap” 😂 Thanks for another great Vid Mike. Snuggles to the “girls” we have British bulldog rescues here in the UK they are amazing dogs. ❤️

@nickmaclachlan5178 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Tom Cullen reference from the Stand........ "Laws Yes".

@mrbuckshot1000 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my big brother used to watch your videos and talk about them and laugh our butts off..love your videos..🙏❤R.I. P Steve Inmon 4/15/61--4/28/21

@lacindamanary370 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

@ShortiWatta82 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss

@lisauptagrafft2010 2 жыл бұрын

Y’all are so sweet to take on the care of the two bullies. I admire that kind of dedication to rescue work, not everyone would do that. Good on y’all ! ✌🏼❤️

@margiebrown7436 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you for taking care of those poor babies. I’m thankful that there are people like you in the world. 🥰🥰🥰

@JohnSmith-ki2eq 2 жыл бұрын

My first tow rope was actually a chain from an old broken chain hoist, it was a *BEAST* and never let me down, lost it in a move and still regret it.

@d.t.4523 2 жыл бұрын

Make a tug-o-war with the hoists. Let's see which one wins! 👍

@lopin890 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Mike T.S... glad to see you're out doing your part at SAVING THE RECYCLABLES again!!! Keep up the good work and BLESS YOU & YOUR WIFE for rescuing "the Ladies"..... 🙏❤🐕❣🐕❤🙏

@amethystwinter1977 2 жыл бұрын

Post when you can, we love you Mike. I hope your girls have some time with you and your wife. Be safe ☺

@juanitaminch4540 2 жыл бұрын

Another fun time with the Scavenger getting all the good stuff. I would like to see the bullies please and thank you. Mike you and wife are the best, yes.

@kookyl12 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what I ever did without you! I've been binge watching your videos. Seriously though, you make people happy and I commend you for that.

@AdamosDad 2 жыл бұрын

19:13 brazing rods, maybe silicon bronze, it would look coppery. Funny on the chain hoist, the chain bucket is a real bucket.

@jamiekatz7591 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Love the jukebox!!! Who even has one of them anymore will be fun taking it apart.

@denisebarney8092 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are taking care of the fur babies…. But dang! We miss you during the week man! It would be fun to watch you “clean up” that huge piece of scrap… you are going to do it, might as well video the process♥️.. Keep up the great entertainment, you make me and my husband laugh… Laughter is needed so much these days! Thanks for being one, that brings joy into our homes on a weekly basis! You Rock Man!!!

@normajeancaballero7959 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you and your wife for your compassion for Selma and Patricia. 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶🙏🕊️🙏🕊️🙏🕊️🙏

@maiidana0529 2 жыл бұрын

Drop everything cus Mike is on 🤣😆 No need to apologize, I’ll be here waiting lol Blessings ♥️

@ShortiWatta82 2 жыл бұрын

Right I'm supposed to be leaving got on KZfaq to check and here it is lol and here I am 30 minutes later 🤦🏾‍♀️ still no pants, socks and shoes on. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@perlapadilla2409 2 жыл бұрын

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@perlapadilla2409 2 жыл бұрын

@peterbarton9856 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, Mike. Those metal letters are worth a lot of money here in the UK! So glad that you are checking them out.

@eagleeyes5638 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Mike. This looks like another great adventure. Let's get going to fill Dottie up/over, yippee. PLEASE PLEASE be CAREFUL. Give pooches🐶🐕 a hug. Stay humble and kind always. Be safe,healthy &blessed always family

@tinabrewer_24ab12 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you and your wife for taking rescue dogs. They are special dogs and special people who take them. Every dog we have had are rescues. We love them to the moon and beyond! Great video! Thank you!

@tammyreeves168 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was an aluminum haul for sure. The hoist made the night for sure. Prayers for your senior girls. Stay safe and God Bless

@stanleygallman7800 2 жыл бұрын

Mike the Scavenger I'm going to say thank you so much brother for these entertaining treasure hunting and scrapping videos. My greatest hope for your family is that one day soon, it all will generate enough income that you and your wife can start searching for a property that allows for even more opportunity growing what ever type business ventures that you all may want to do. Ohh, and not to forget I think that it's a good thing that you two are fostering pet's. True animal lovers are some of societies greatest people....,....😍 AMAZING!!

@jeffkulhanek1951 2 жыл бұрын

you could put" MTS "on the side of your truck with them letters

@NanasShenanigans 2 жыл бұрын

Those cheap flimsy shelves take up less space if you push on the side and make it collapse on itself. Makes it longer but flatter. Love all your videos! Keep up the good work! Have as blessed weekend!

@danilogarciacruzjr5180 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best dumpster diving show so worth the wait keep banging the dumpster,

@simplysandy3288 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking care of the ladies! Thanks so much for sharing 💜

@amyyazzie249 2 жыл бұрын

You need a pliers like wire cutter for cutting off cords, and a small tongs with silicone tips to pick up snippets out of dumpster juice (just a thought)

@christinelowery6195 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your fur babies are doing ok. Good to see you today 😊

@hoperp1951 2 жыл бұрын

Those 3 chain hoists, I am sure you could make one good one and install in your garage, then all set for working on Dottie or anything else that comes your way.

@karbear26 2 жыл бұрын

Mike- I love power cords and food Mike’s Wife-???

@DLJunior-gs1ln 2 жыл бұрын

I've replaced the capacitor on that exact Dayton hoist. 5 min repair for about 20 bucks I think. 1500.00$$$ hoist new. Look into it if not to late

@robertferrell8518 2 жыл бұрын

Young Mike that is known as a “ Fish tape “ they send it through conduit small spaces in your right to set up a pole line for wires.

@fredgillick3071 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, willing to bet all those hoist aren't bad. Maybe a couple and they decided to replace all at once. Might be able to sell one or two. Good luck.

@rh2999 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr Scavenger. Always appreciate your efforts with your endeavors and your pups👍 Thanks y'all (sorry had to try and talk like Mike 🤭)

@rudeboz5486 8 ай бұрын

well done to you and family for rescue of the fur babies nothing like see there happy faces knowing there safe now .been watching from latvia for long time .

@donnaboston7532 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for fostering the fur babies.

@tatchley3049 2 жыл бұрын

Oh happy day....🎶

@kimlines9905 2 жыл бұрын

You Mike, make me roll up laughing 😂 Wishing you so much success in your life ❤️ Much love from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 😝

@stevebrown3159 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike Looks like there's some LEDs in the signage. As I'm sure you know there's a lot of diy folks out there who would love to get hold of those guys. Just a thought. Thanks again.

@y.lelivelt2619 2 жыл бұрын

The Lady's must be on number one, scrapping on number 2. Because life goes before dead stuff; all the scrap. You did it on the right way Mike so no excuses needed for that.

@fourmatictv 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the "The Stand" reference. MOON that spells hilarious. Keep up the good work Mike!

@becreative2420 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for your videos. I'm just a Dallas housewife trying to keep my sanity while nursing my family, and myself, through covid. Stay safe, stay well 💙

@gabrielavalles3091 2 жыл бұрын

You're such a happy and positive person, we definitely need more people like you in this world 💯 Thanks for the awesome videos!! ✌& 🤟

@daviddarlingauthor 2 жыл бұрын

Love the new buckets! An organized scraper is an efficient scrapper!

@williamdawson3353 2 жыл бұрын

Mike you are the 'Forrest Gump' of scavenging.

@matthewelliott2213 2 жыл бұрын

Straight to the comments to see if anyone got, "The Stand" reference-- and we did have some Stephen King fans! 😃

@cditzler6313 2 жыл бұрын

I read that whole book upside down just to do it when I drove truck from boredom

@lanna7917 2 жыл бұрын

I thought of one when I saw the dumpster full of balloons... "They all float down here"

@elainephleps4705 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I meet Steve king at the governor's Galla in Brunswick Maine in the 90s he's a tall big guy.and his friend governor King had won. Very impressed!!

@deborahchevallier9294 2 жыл бұрын

Mike glad your back and yes the ladies come 1st.have a great weekend

@helenchurch3577 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are taking care of the puppies. We miss you but understand you need to take care of them we will be waiting take care Mikey we love you

@jojo1308716 2 жыл бұрын

Wow mike, the scrap gods are looking down on you tonight!!! Congratulations!!!!!🎊🎉🎈

@lorrainebarbieri3445 2 жыл бұрын

Mike I love your funny upbeat personality, you are a true gem.

@luisroman1664 2 жыл бұрын

The best scrapping videos for sure

@kenord3437 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, you amaze me yet again, are getting stuff for heavy lifting to save the back hehe. You could sell those chains separately. It is Father’s Day here in Australia and watching you has inspired me to get out in the shed. We are still in lockdown and can’t do a scrap run so I may as well be doing some sorting and micro scrapping, it all adds up to some pocket money.

@francescaangelous13491 2 жыл бұрын

That is always Mr Mike dumpster hero 🦾 great scrap and enjoy it. 😁👍🤑

@jessede1970 2 жыл бұрын

good on you mike hope you have a great weekend!nice finds mate!

@everett2271 Жыл бұрын

Awesome you rescue abandoned animals and give them a new home.

@bfd1565 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff Mike...

@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE 2 жыл бұрын

That could've been the title for this video, "A hoist matey".

@AIvey 2 жыл бұрын

Lol….your right about that…

@bewilderment9268 2 жыл бұрын

I swear, you have got a "local hit" with that theme tune there at the end Mike. I think l can even here a scrapping podcast in there...lol.

@Lyle_918 2 жыл бұрын

Retired from towing, I did the paperwork to liquidate unclaimed vehicles, boats, trailers, just whatever was impounded and over stayed it's visit (min. 30 days). Best part of auction day was interacting with the scrappers, always had a cheerful attitude & outlook even when the price of metal was down.

@carolynsmith4934 2 жыл бұрын

I commend you Mike for your effort to save the world one dumpster at a time 👁✌️👁

@Ant-qi8di 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet sweet load there mike giod to see ya'll back at it

@terryeason4319 2 жыл бұрын

Here in a few weeks, months years, whenever it happens. The crap is going to hit the fan. Because War is inevitable. I want hang with you. I know I will survive. You are the man Mike.

@born2soon 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have me looking for scrap and calling my scrap buddies when I see it. I love that you are saving all this metal from the landfill.. SCRAP ON!.

@joe2.039 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back needed my fix of scrappy scrap

@michaelscriver5395 2 жыл бұрын

Mike you always pick my spirits up I appreciate that

@user-cb4yt8hn4l 2 жыл бұрын

Wowwww new working

@richardwarnock2789 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Aluminiumum!!!

@reneewilbur4340 Жыл бұрын

That was a big smooch! 😮 DOTTIE! 😮

@brandonskidmore5142 2 жыл бұрын

Mike that was a really good one watch out there's an ant bed the menu always looking out for us I'm glad that you have me cracking up laughing so hard everybody watch out there's ant bed man I love it keep up the good work Buddy you make me want to hit the streets harder everyday the find all the scrap I can

@albertmeier2425 2 жыл бұрын

Always love the content, Mike! You rock! 2 quick questions: 1) How's the leg? Healing well, I hope. 2) Got anything coming up on the garage sale front? Have you had some throughout the summer? How's you make out?

@joylefevre7288 2 жыл бұрын

You might be able to flatten the shelving unit if you put it on its side and then push it down to the ground while pushing forward. Just to save room

@Thetimecapsuletx 2 жыл бұрын

Love going scrapping with you Mike, but you have to avoid the beans! 😂😂😂

@roxannetrainor67 2 жыл бұрын

HEY WILD THING,,GOOD JOB ON YOUR NEW ADDITIONS🐶🐶🐈🐈...HAVE A GOOD LABOR DAY🖐🖐🖐

@mildredmclemore-mt5mp 11 ай бұрын

Watching them all ❤❤

@sandramcnight407 2 жыл бұрын

Loved how you said water....missed you so funny.

@j.lietka9406 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, you hit the jackpot with the cords & chargers!

@michaelyarmie4858 2 жыл бұрын

Those grate shelves are great for grilling on a fire pit.

@bradfordpyro5012 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr scavenger like your ninja turtle shirt!

@bonnierenaud3990 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with the Ladies Mike! Always love watching your videos

@alkennedy1124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the letters are worth way more then scrap, kool love it that a nice day for you , good job , thanks BigAl California,praise Jesus grace Christ amen amen 🙏.

@Shelah-yq7yl 2 жыл бұрын

M-o-o-n,that's my name.😂 I loved that movie.👍

@daviddarlingauthor 2 жыл бұрын

Time to carry a cordless grinder with you. Would have been perfect for that shelving unit.

@pibs1651 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think you would want to make that much noise at night when you're going through someone's trash. Might bring the wrong kind of attention.

@melbontrager7161 2 жыл бұрын

or a large pair of metal snips..

@alanhardy581 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike just wanted to say hello and how much I like your channel. It’s make my day too watch you . So keep making your KZfaq. Alan a fan from England

@AIvey 2 жыл бұрын

Mike you should play some music via the Radio 📻………love the content 👍 keep it up.

@aliceevans3357 2 жыл бұрын

That Juke Box was the one Bubba shot! 😉 "Bubba Shot the Jukebox" by Joe Diffie. 😄😄

@colindavies4860 2 жыл бұрын

Yo mike it’s your birthday everday when you find great stuff and wires in the dumpsters nice to hear the two dogs 🐕 are doing great 👍 I live in England where a nation we luv are dogs and cats 🐈 as always stay safe regards to family keep up the great work respect ✊😎ps have a cool one 🍺

@lukegeorge7384 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Mike 👍👍

@francesconrad9671 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you mike

@user-iu7nx6ip4f 2 жыл бұрын

Это для меня, как релакс на душу !!!

@vladimir-dxdx7653 2 жыл бұрын

Хорошо завесят моторы и цепи. Как всегда метала море, да и телевизор в зачет.

@mars1952 Жыл бұрын

@21:00 The chains on those hoists are grade 10/100 and are very good chains

@DCHoosier62 2 жыл бұрын

All those letters, spell.... chaching! 😂 Good haul!

@astheworldturns- 2 жыл бұрын

Dude.. That jukebox looked heavy as all heck bro. Glad to see you got the weekend cut out for ya. Enjoy and happy labor day!!

@scottflowers7126 2 жыл бұрын

M-O-O-N doesn't spell scrape, it spells Tom. Come on Mike.

@jeffmyers8088 11 ай бұрын

Hello from Pennsylvania here

@josephcormier5974 2 жыл бұрын

Happy labor day to you and yours. Great video two thumbs

@Alex_19297 2 жыл бұрын

you should have popped all the balloons with your stick 😂

@burnindaylighthomestead2977 2 жыл бұрын

The garbage Gods smiled on you tonight. They knew you must have dinaro to pay for your two senior ladies. Blessed for your good deeds.💗

@kimasim1 2 жыл бұрын

M O O N. Lol I'm gunna watch me the stand this weekend.