Dumpster Diving "HOLY ****!"

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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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@carronalee 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. He’s a hard worker who earns every penny he makes. He’s the kind of person who deserves all the big bucks. The world needs more folk like him!

@pompeymik Жыл бұрын

In the UK you'd get arrested for this..😥😥

@2aisabsoluteTim Жыл бұрын

@@pompeymik no worries The left will start that in the states too

@dylanmerritt3396 Жыл бұрын

@@2aisabsoluteTim The left is actually the group more likely to dumpster dive because of environmental values

@williamthompson1455 Жыл бұрын

@@2aisabsoluteTim this has been illegal in the states for a while. What are you smoking? Plus it's not a left issue. More of a people are assholes who make messes so its actually understandable issue.

@joko90s Жыл бұрын

In indonesia , my job same with him ❤

@robinscarborough6969 2 жыл бұрын

Never have I ever seen someone get so excited over stuff in the dumpster 😆 This is what makes your videos so interesting and entertaining 😅

@lia-liz2012 2 жыл бұрын

True comedian!!

@pamphelps199 2 жыл бұрын

I use to make $2000 a day scraping Food scraping was my Favorite I cooked and feed Homeless and Elderly making steaks and stews Giving was the most exciting and pleasant gift when it’s Free!! I haven’t Metal scrap in a while because I saved all my money when I made $2000 a day and invested in Rental Property cleared my credit and now I live a Easy life!! Retired at age 38 and able to travel and do what I Please. I laugh my way to Bank every month now 😂😂😂

@user-zn5le3wo9n 2 жыл бұрын

@@pamphelps199 хорошая сказка

@miket1113 2 жыл бұрын

I know someone who bought a house in mass for 700k cash by dumpster diving

@anniesarteffects6691 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love dumpster diving!!!

@ShadowOfMachines 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of new stuff people chuck is astounding.

@SilvaDreams Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's a matter of people being cheap.. My work has had a construction company and a moving company decide our dumpsters were free to use and save them money getting their own and would fill up our recycling dumpster with trash. Pissed us off to high hell because then we couldn't even use it for it's purpose. (I've even had to drag a room's worth of piss and shit on carpeting out of it before)

@GrizzleyB87 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been scavenging for about 3 years now, it began as a way to make a little extra money, but now it is my joy and makes just as much money as my full time job! I watched a lot of your videos, and have to say we have a lot in common lol keep up the good work can’t wait for the next adventure!

@dailydividendinvestor5504 2 жыл бұрын

is dumpster diving illegal?

@velezpressurewashing5749 2 жыл бұрын

@@dailydividendinvestor5504 most places yes or you need permission, or there's like no feet off the ground laws

@TheMonique2005 2 жыл бұрын

I just lost my daddy, but you positivity it just the right medicine. Thank you for being such an amazing person. You have delivered awesomeness again as ever.

@lia-liz2012 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you lost your daddy hon 😔

@teresaprice8213 2 жыл бұрын

Very sorry for your loss

@mslorry3420 2 жыл бұрын

My condolences to you and your family. Praying for comfort.

@frankforrest1597 2 жыл бұрын

My most sincere condolences for the loss of your father 😔🙏✌️

@tinabrewer_24ab12 2 жыл бұрын

I am very sorry about your dad passing. Praying for comfort right now. Bless you in Jesus name!

@indianaslim4971 2 жыл бұрын

I am doing great Mike, thanks for asking and yes we're here wether it's "little snippets" or "LOOK AT THAT"!!!

@at0mix197 2 жыл бұрын

"... I see... stuff"

@michaelgargano5172 2 жыл бұрын

Snip its

@indianaslim4971 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgargano5172 snippet-Oxford dictionary -noun-definition- a small piece or brief extract..............educate yourself before typing

@michaelgargano5172 2 жыл бұрын

@@indianaslim4971 whatever Get a life

@wesleyr6505 2 жыл бұрын

@@indianaslim4971 "snip its" could be a joke about him cutting the wire.

@furrycatthing2961 Жыл бұрын

I never thought I would watch a 30 minute video of dumpster diving

@jamesp8459 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd be entertained sitting here watching a guy dig through a dumper before. But glad you're doing it! Reclaiming all that metal, good for everyone and you make some cheese doing it.

@wrldisyours3328 Жыл бұрын

You like watching other guys dig through dumpers? Lmfao

@lindaswanson9328 2 жыл бұрын

If I was younger and could jump out of a dumpster like you do, I would be right beside you. You turn every dive into a treasure hunt. Keep on rockin it!

@richardmccann4815 2 жыл бұрын

LindaSwanson At 69, I still do, but I doubt I can get a single item that weighs 350 lbs out by my self like I did a few years ago.

@jiro7424 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmccann481569!

@bobshanery5152 Жыл бұрын

This is illegal to do if its on private property and you have no permission.

@judydavies1353 Жыл бұрын

The first time I came across your clips I have been hooked, even on off day I love watching your excavations of dumpsters with humor and great commentary.

@dorothyc2801 2 жыл бұрын

Every time’s a good time with you, Mike!

@seanandrews7098 6 ай бұрын

Mike, you rock. You absolutely don't need any critique from me but I teared up a little when you left that silver back mirror behind. I'm not physically able to hit it like you do anymore. I work the scavenging from a different angle these days. Back in the day we called it "living off the fat of the land". Keep killin' it, yo

@somanybookstbr9716 2 жыл бұрын

The new rails look so FINE! I enjoy when you find some odd scrap and you take a moment to see what it is. I've learned a lot from your curiosity. :)

@robertsanchez9047 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great man. Watch you all the time. Nice job on the sides for your bed of the. Learning a lot from you. My wife loves the way you tell everybody the parts you pick up.

@McGeeglass 2 жыл бұрын

I love the classical music in the background! Vivaldi is a favorite! Who would have ever imagined that combo!

@Champagne1 2 жыл бұрын

You are SO RIGHT when you say that your “true fans will stick with you through thick and thin”. We LOVE YOU !! There’s NO ONE BETTER then YOU Mike the Scrapper !!!! 😍😍😘😘🌈🌈🇨🇦

@rustyramblings5807 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work at a NAPA store,I can’t believe they would throw away all those bulbs.

@robertschwartzman195 2 жыл бұрын

Inventory and packages are wet on purpose to discard in trash. I would get tons of items like that. The old Dietz brand lights had spray paint on the packages so no one tried to bring back to the stores. I rewired a utility trailer with a the lights and hardware. Saved me a bundle.

@christysdeals4u 2 жыл бұрын

i would have taken them!

@MrBcummings8521 2 жыл бұрын

@@christysdeals4u started a ebay store selling headlights.

@christysdeals4u 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBcummings8521 yes i have an ebay store just add them in .. easy to list since they are probably all the same

@wcurtin1962 2 жыл бұрын

I also worked for NAPA, they are very wasteful.

@MegaPlicker 2 жыл бұрын

Mike your a great inspiration to all Americans and through out the World. We watched you through the years get rags to riches and loved every minute !! Your the Best ! ~ Mike the American Hero !!

@franktuckwell196 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when you hit a big score, you work hard enough for it, all those little bits add up and are like your pot boiler, always there in the background. Thing is if brass is bought by weight, what does it matter that its all small or just one large bit. Take care out there, i just enjoy looking over your shoulder on your nightly ventures.

@RANGOArts 2 жыл бұрын

it's like opening Christmas gifts all the time. full of surprises and mystery. i just love it despite some risks of injury and poisoning and getting dirty.

@dparker9734 2 жыл бұрын

When Mike finds some good shit its like Christmas all over again! "Ooooh, look at that, yeah!!" I'm lovin it 😍 Thanks Mike you make dumpster diving look exciting every time!! ❤💯Di

@javakitty5210 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! When you found the smoke alarm and it started beeping, My cat Pepsi, who was on my desk got scared.(she hates anything that beeps over and over) She ran to the safety of her hidey hole under the sink! She does this with my microwave and with my air fryer! I'm amazed that she can't discern the sound live or on video! Great video as always, Mike! Oh, and thanks for playing my favorite Mozart piece, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) under all your dumpster diving!

@robertschwartzman195 2 жыл бұрын

It is the high pitch of sound. I can gear them and the ultrasonic sounds from some alarm systems. Dog whistles did bother my hearing when I was young.

@bowser7878 2 жыл бұрын

why do you have to steal this guy's moment. why cant you talk about your cat on Facebook? what's up with the guy at your work you won't leave alone.

@eGamingable 2 жыл бұрын

Funny guy, I like your content and especially your excitement. Imagine walking by when he's found something nice and hearing from the dumpster: HELL YEAH, WOHOOOO!! 😂😂

@trasieinkersole491 2 жыл бұрын

Love Dotties new dress. Had a great time diving with you tonight. 👏👏❤️💙

@johannafsg9305 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Mike, How's it going? Always looking forward to watching you dumpster diving. 🙂🙂🙃🙃😊

@vinnienowhere1015 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I come for your commentary and stay for the scavenging. Dottie’s boards looking good!

@traceypowers4341 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel, you don’t mess around, you get in there and take charge!! Total respect!

@shqa574 2 жыл бұрын

I love your commentary, Mike. You embellish the job description with a sense of humor.

@kipkapper3014 2 жыл бұрын

great energy, great personality, a love of life and very talented.

@stephenmagness5999 Жыл бұрын

As kids we would dumpster dive and such great treasures how fun! Great job.

@D3yan0 Жыл бұрын

This guy takes another man’s trash is another man’s treasure to a whole new level much respect bro keep up the dope videos fr ✊🏽

@AndragonLea 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine looking out of your window and seeing/hearing this guy yelling about the oak in your dumpster with a soothing classical BGM. Dude is living his best life.

@katough Жыл бұрын

My wife says, 'you could have a youtube channel too' and all i can say is that my potty mouth would seriously limit my subs.

@lektik2941 2 жыл бұрын

pulling busted hotel paintings out of the trash: "What is that, a Monet?" I love this man XD

@ForeverEdsGirl 2 жыл бұрын

True Fan here, Mike, through thick & thin, good & bad. You're the best! Watch your head wztch your head! God bless you & your family.

@robertfandel9442 2 жыл бұрын

The shining reference when you were beating a hole through the drywall was hilarious.

@mrkipling2201 2 жыл бұрын

The upbeat positivity you display in your videos is helping me through a tough 6 months or so. Thanks Mike. Much appreciated!! 👍👍

@briantimbs429 Жыл бұрын

Super Mike !! Saving the world, one pound of metal at a time ! Keep up the great work and vids Mike.

@carola4655 Жыл бұрын

Just love listening to you as you look for treasures. Funny funny funny 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍

@bruceritchie4382 2 жыл бұрын

When KZfaq opens up and I see Mike The Scavenger, BAM I'm on it. Thanks Mike

@noahking4827 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the work up mike I’m 15 and I scarp when Im off work

@jenesisjones6706 2 жыл бұрын

It's 4:28 a.m. and I should be going to bed...but how can I when a new MTS shows up on my subscriptions! Good morning from Tasmania *chuckles*

@ThatsnewsTV 2 жыл бұрын

Without people like Mike, all that stuff goes to landfill.

@karbear26 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the new rails worked nicely! Good night glad it picked up for you!

@larryd4352 2 жыл бұрын

Those T-Storms went right past us last night! All we got in north Austin was a lot of wind! Glad you got done and headed home! You be safe out there in the Urban Jungle Mike!!

@bigbandguru 2 жыл бұрын

The pump is from a Coleman hot tub. These are the blowup kind that the pump inflates.

@wopwop420 2 жыл бұрын

Mike... your supporters watch you. Not what you find. You are my number 1 youtuber and you have taught me so much.

@the_seeker.entity9206 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love your attitude you’re just so positive

@myfrindjman 2 жыл бұрын

Those aluminum sticks you found with the Christmas trees those are grids from inside of windows.

@zambranaml 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always on the hunt for free boxes and packing materials (cardboard sections, bubble wrap, etc.) because I live nowhere near a box store or other store with such items, so it hurts to see you throw it all aside so casually!

@pattipurpura5525 2 жыл бұрын

You are the Bomb Mike. You pump up my energy always when watching you!

@MC-342 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I used to subscribe to alot of scrappers. You are the only one that works so hard and never insults your viewers. There's alot to be said for that. This is why you're the only one that I still watch. Great job as usual.

@devanspeck2688 2 жыл бұрын

Scrap and Pallet Man is another great channel

@K3VG979 2 жыл бұрын

@@devanspeck2688 heck yeah

@ramrod102 2 жыл бұрын

Mike the scrap s master,killing it as usual,keep it safe bro

@brucesalzwedel2323 2 жыл бұрын

I like the sound of that: Mike the Scraps Master...! or Mike the Scrap Smaster....!

@tatchley3049 2 жыл бұрын

Always making it happen and I'm here for the show (no matter what😏)

@davidthimell2726 2 жыл бұрын

Get the popcorn

@waynehardiman9421 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy just a honest guy and love he puts stuff back doesn’t make a mess need the bmx free wheeling again

@beverlycunningham4364 2 жыл бұрын

We are you're fans forever Mike!!!! Don't you know that it is the "thrill of the chase" that is exhilarating! If you found 1 Adidas shoe, I'm inawe just watching the "journey "! I wish my health would let me jump in and out like you. Fans forever!

@-Milky_Way- 2 жыл бұрын

Это самый лучший блогер в топ плиз)

@Dr.da84 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you like to do a test and collect all the coke cans/energy cans for a week and see how four aluminum you can get together? I also collect all the cans and a lot comes together.

@anndefauw1161 2 жыл бұрын

You and the Mrs stay safe stay blessed stay amazing 👏

@brandongreen4327 Жыл бұрын

i love that when i cant find anything to watch i know i can come to this guy and he will keep me entertained for hours

@bigdaddytrouble1 2 жыл бұрын

Not fencing, banisters for a stairwell 😜

@jackbarwell4617 2 жыл бұрын

First

@joshuajackson6442 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful adventure with us

@leroyjenkins1568 2 жыл бұрын

I was one of the anchor babies so when i grew up my parent dumpster dive and resold it at the swatmeet/fllet market and now i am 40 yrs old and thank them for showing me how to survive

@ronthacker211 2 жыл бұрын

Sure hope you're wearing some breathing protection, Mike. You stir up a LOT of pathogens.

@mandymans3666 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching you for years but have never commented until now! I think your hilarious especially the way you talk and get really excited over the scrappy scraps! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@azplanner4546 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this on our big screen TV instead of my phone and it felt like I was right there with you, lol. What a trip.

@Jibbie49 8 ай бұрын

I love how organized you are, Mike.

@P1X3LM4N 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you are looking for materials to upcycle

@luannshort9215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike!💜

@bowgachatuber1680 Жыл бұрын

Mike: *taking only what he wants and needs* Me: "I don't know what this is or what it is for, but Imma take it anyway"

@rasulmadness5478 2 жыл бұрын

I am so addicted to your dumpster diving..... Very excited each time you upload new videos

@maryhernandezwalker1528 2 жыл бұрын

I love your show ❤ you pick up after yourself every time 🤩💞

@SharkDude1 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe Mike passed on all those light bulbs. Big money there! BIG BIG Money!

@highspeedpiTV 2 жыл бұрын

"it looks like some kind of small motor, ya, a stepper motor. A motor that steps!" .,.. awesome

@honaleahmarie6647 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos…even when it is a slow night. You always make me laugh. Keep up the good work Mike.

@helgam4584 2 жыл бұрын

The music!!!! I feel sophisticated just watching this ❤️😂

@aliciamarie1440 2 жыл бұрын

I love your commentary. It's fantastic. The Pauly Shore of dumpster diving. 🔥

@crystalclear4002 2 жыл бұрын

You are so crazy funny😂 I love dumpster diving & you know your business.your Hyperiness is awesome!

@norabrindle1198 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan for as long as I live! I love your "show" i look for you every day!

@michaelcrypt1234 2 жыл бұрын

Those heavy duty hinges were for a frameless shower door, the grey aluminum crosses are for the middle of a thermopane window to make it look like a French window. Happy diving!

@Budvb 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite moments of my day!

@backroadhealbillies 2 жыл бұрын

Cool finds! Thank you for sharing!!❤️

@careythomas9566 2 жыл бұрын

"Ohhh...what we got here! Some elk ....some antelope....it's a buffet up in here."💀🤣😂

@murnda2008 2 жыл бұрын

*sniffs markers* "eh he he he he" that cracked me up he most! lmao

@paulabottoms8075 5 ай бұрын

Love your excitement.

@michaelgargano5172 2 жыл бұрын

I crack myself up but I so enjoy mike Digging through the dumpsters He’s an entertainer

@davidkreider942 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike!! This was a great video!! When you found all that wire and electrical stuff, I even got excited!! You are an inspiration to all your fans. Keep scavenging and be safe out there!!

@jayjones6904 Жыл бұрын

Love ya Mike keep up the great videos u put a smile on my face ty

@norsehawk 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, this guy has great energy!

@nickmorgan8434 2 жыл бұрын

My life has came to this..I'm watching someone dumpster dive

@murano63 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike. I just found your channel and I must say you are a very agile young fella. 😄People don't know or don't care what they throw away. It's found money and you are doing the environment a great service. I'll be watching from Canada 🇨🇦 God bless.