Dumpster Diving "Rusty, Crusty Scraps"

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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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@lorchid23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to MTS, I can’t see an open top dumpster without wanting to go have a little peekie poo. My husband is like “No, we’re NOT going to look in that dumpster…” 😂

@debihalsey2247 Жыл бұрын

😂😂me too!😂

@MikeTheScavenger Жыл бұрын

Lol!!!

@tanork47 Жыл бұрын

Always makes me say "Hey big oll open topppp whacha got in herreeee :) "

@dianna3157 Жыл бұрын

He’s corrupted all of us! LMAO 💙🐼

@lanna7917 Жыл бұрын

Lol love your photo! 😆

@oklahomaisok Жыл бұрын

My parakeet started saying “Watch yo head!”….wonder where he got that?

@dianna3157 Жыл бұрын

Awwww…that’s AWESOME! Your bird has good taste. 🤗🦜💜🐼

@kevinmonroe6769 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike I think I'm speaking for everyone when I ask for a follow up on this load 😉

@robertst.charles6937 Жыл бұрын

I definitely want to see a follow-up on this run !! For sure!!

@kaziglu8344 Жыл бұрын

hey Mike, thanks for another great video. Sharps containers (the one with the needles/blood) is supposed to be disposed of properly, either through a pharmacy, a hospital, or a medical waste service. Some workplaces now have sharps containers in the bathrooms for the diabetics or others that have meds that have to be injected.

@susananthony2366 Жыл бұрын

So what should he have done with that container? Are there places to take something like that if someone comes across a 'sharps' container again?

@pogib Жыл бұрын

I know in the last city I lived in sharps could be dropped with standard trash for residents if it was within a sturdy sealed container. I had to check after we started doing insulin shots for our cat. Businesses would probably have a disposal service, which is what that is most likely from. Ultimately check with your local city ordinances for proper disposal.

@alyssonrowan6835 Жыл бұрын

Damn, Mike, I envy you being able to raid all of those dumpsters - especially with the electronic and computer equipment that you pick up.

@AdamosDad Жыл бұрын

As a radio amature I drooled over all the microwave antennas and resonant cavities. Thank you, Mike, for keeping an old scavenger entertained.

@rcautoparts1 Жыл бұрын

I'm a radio amateur operator myself. seen that RG214 coax with , looks to be PL259's and also got excited over the antennas 's De VK6FRLR

@AdamosDad Жыл бұрын

@@rcautoparts1 Hello, Robert, I see Mike find so many cool electronics and radio gear it blows my mind, and he just chucks it into Dottie and it's off to the scrapyard. He is a bull in the china shop but has a hell of a good work ethic.🖐🏻73's🎙🎧KD9OAM📻

@gorak9000 Жыл бұрын

@@rcautoparts1 That's not PL259 connectors. Hate to break it to you, but no one uses those commercially. Those are strictly used by HAMS for low frequency stuff. Probably N connectors on LMR400 or better cable. All that stuff he found is 2.4ghz or 5ghz stuff or other licensed microwave bands - PL259's don't work at high frequencies

@petek1pml746 Жыл бұрын

And the coax cables too!

@AdamosDad Жыл бұрын

@@gorak9000 I just installed 2 repeaters at 200 feet both with hardline on the tower, a 440 and a 220 machine, at the base of the tower we have a fully insulated, heated and cooled shed. everything inside is hooked up with PL259. We used LMR 400, and I use it at home. That one particular HT Mike found looked to be a UHF, PL259 is sold as a UHF connector they look the same as an N connector on the outside its inside where you see a difference. The N connector has an additional shield.

@pedrovision6987 Жыл бұрын

00:08 I'm telling you MTS...YOU are my number 1 yt goto...ESPECIALLY when I want meaningful content...and I'm serious about that...thank you for being you...now, back to the vid!!

@ppshale7223 Жыл бұрын

Mike Mike Mike !!! Thanks for taking us along !!! I appreciate you so much!!!

@KPKathy-hb8rn Жыл бұрын

My daughter had an English Bulldog named Chunk that we always called Chunky Monkey. You made me think of him. He was such a good dog. I went with my son-in-law when he had to be put down due to cancer. So sad but good memories. Love your videos.

@oldschoolace619 Жыл бұрын

Alright nothing like a MTS video to start my Friday and weekend off! Keep up the great work Mike!💪👍🦝

@kimberlystewart4652 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great videos and for giving your fur babies a second chance for life.

@campervan-john Жыл бұрын

Fur babies 😂😂

@simplysandy3288 Жыл бұрын

What a great way to kick off my weekend! Go Astros!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing 💜

@whiz31 Жыл бұрын

You had me cracking up Mike. He said damn it's a heavy box right before gravity proved it on the first one you had set up there. LOL

@wolfymaceastern6072 Жыл бұрын

i love this guy deserves a gold star best entertainer on youtube big heart loves dogs works his arse off desrves to be be subbed to mike lots of respect cool guy all the best from the uk

@danno3497 Жыл бұрын

Mike, Love it! we would definitely like a follow up on this one! Curious about whats inside some of them gadgets you found!

@cathyharville7226 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You come across the most interesting metals! My husband is a nuclear mechanic/ trainer and it gets him tickled when I screenshoot pictures from your videos and he tells me what it is!

@myfavs253 Жыл бұрын

I find myself saying "there goes..." all the time now.🤣

@tanork47 Жыл бұрын

Great finds today Mike! Glad to see you remove that syringe case from the dumpster. Used to work at a pharmacy and the pharmacist had a special removal team come and collect those cases. Imagine if that ends up in the dump sites!! Also saw a few big water heaters in my neighborhood and thought "man Mike would love those!!"

@tanork47 Жыл бұрын

@GsaUce Rug Oh no he left it but on the side of the dumpster is better then being in. I would have called it in .

@patrickbaird290 Жыл бұрын

Your route has the best dumpsters

@5thdimension625 Жыл бұрын

Happy FriYAY Mike and chatters, hope y’all have a great day!

@lynnjudkins9078 Жыл бұрын

Your like a whirlwind I’m blessed to watch you

@ianbennett1491 Жыл бұрын

Lovely Bounty in the last one. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@dawnjennings4864 Жыл бұрын

Mike can you please do more curbside? I love the curbside!

@larryd4352 Жыл бұрын

Go Astro's!!! Plenty of interesting stuff...maybe some top secret stuff for your space ship??? 😂😂😂😂

@lisevivier1878 Жыл бұрын

Nothing left behind. That is how I like it

@dawnwilkinson8717 Жыл бұрын

Great days work! The metal pigeon-hole cabinets are worth some money for those that like to decorate with the industrial theme.

@StephanieWomack1992 Жыл бұрын

I love that your brain moves constantly and makes you just constantly verbalize...... whatever....yet it all makes perfect sense.

@denisededecker5360 Жыл бұрын

You were in your element in that electronic scrap dumpster!!!

@Dal606BBN Жыл бұрын

MTS you are so hilarious and fun to watch. Thank you for your awesome vids the past 4 or 5 years. Never a dull moment. Stay awesome.

@SwampDonkey64 Жыл бұрын

Goodness gracious great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis, RIP. Will never be forgotten ❤️‍🔥

@jjr902 Жыл бұрын

Mike to the tire dumper: “Your a piece of ca-ca for dumping tires in here” 2 Seconds later: “oh look another steering wheel” Mike is King! 🇺🇸💪🏽

@cherylhuot4436 Жыл бұрын

That was quite the adventure in this video! Always fun to watch when you get so excited!!! Thanks for hauling us along on your adventures.

@kennethgilbertdds7249 Жыл бұрын

Get the box. Get the box!!! Thank goodness. Finally got the box.

@kimnorman5436 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Sydney Australia, ive been watching since you started ,I enjoy watching att your Dumpster diving adventures.

@AnnewithanA73 Ай бұрын

What a haul! Having a good day makes you smile😅

@rebeccawebster3556 Жыл бұрын

All that little scrap looks great, but also seems more time consuming to process than the bigger stuff, but it definitely looks like it will be worth it! Thx for another great video!

@michaelmount76 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video mike

@dianaluttrell6515 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I ADORE you and your channel!

@Disembodied_Voice_420 Жыл бұрын

good morning sunshine .....from new jersey

@robertlamb7513 Жыл бұрын

I would love one of those cases I can think of so many things I can do with one

@dannyphillips2133 Жыл бұрын

Great Job thank you for sharing your experience

@Champagne1 Жыл бұрын

Those cases would likely sell for a few bucks more than just scrap money. ♥️♥️♥️♥️🇨🇦

@stephencohenour2920 Жыл бұрын

Remember, if you can't scrap something from that last dumpster then they must be some of those Space Ship parts. Can't wait until it's built so I can get a ride on it.

@donlandenberg8126 Жыл бұрын

Really nice job today. Thanks for taking us along.

@davidrumbelow Жыл бұрын

Great start to the weekend, thank you Sir, from Cape Town, South Africa

@TNgrandee3 Жыл бұрын

Lots of stuff for the spaceship!!!! Go Astros!!

@danielduran428 Жыл бұрын

great hula Mike love all the content. You always make me laugh and brighten my day. Thank you so much for the great videos .

@markcloutier7087 Жыл бұрын

No way that red bin of hazardous material belonged in that bin. Awesome haul in the bin with all the electronic equipment, metal and cables!

@stadfeld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting a smile on my face today 😃✌️🇺🇸

@bigteddy66 Жыл бұрын

I hope I'm this pretty when I die.... Gosh yea I love the autumn colours, cool but bit weird thoughts Mike. 🍻

@michaelschuenemann3505 Жыл бұрын

Mike had a "Wet" Light Moment - lucky him ! Dumpster Alu Goodies - Great Score ! Yes and Yes again - a very Successful Trip indeed - now You have to sort it all out ! Great Video and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

@paulsimmons9579 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great way to kick off the weekend!

@Darko1917Ushida Жыл бұрын

Everyone after a long day of hard work trying to get some sleep Mike at 01:00 am: well all rightyyyy scavengeeeers🎤📢📣🔊 😁

@kwatee Жыл бұрын

"stripping wire" I heard that differently at first and was nervous. LOL Depending on your location there are authorized collection points for sharps containers.

@robertschwartzman195 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Mike Those power amps are $$$ and are like Crown mono power amps nice find. Bumn coffee products aren't cheap and still worth resell. These server racks still good money there and might still have SAS hard drives inside. Red bucked is a Sharpes container and can drop off at a hospital or there is a number to where dropped off. My friend is diabetic and used to sealing up in a clear bag when a red bag isn't available. Other wise a nice mix of electronics. Amps may have come from a casino.

@robertjean659 Жыл бұрын

Great pick ups on todays vid. Can’t believe someone dump those syringes in that bin. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

@AnnewithanA73 Ай бұрын

Frito Lays boxes make me have the munchies. See them a lot in your travels.😊

@deborahrobinson5266 Жыл бұрын

Always love to see you get loads of scrap from the dumpsters! Follow up, please!

@lisagood1272 Жыл бұрын

You had a great night Mike ! I never miss an episode! Thank you!

@AirborneMom60 Жыл бұрын

That was like Christmas in November for you.

@goldmagnet Жыл бұрын

Hmm I missed this episode, I only just seen it this morning. Don't think I got a notification, oh well watched it now. Excellent haul Mike.

@olgahurghis6667 Жыл бұрын

Felicitări Mike Succes an continuare.Noapte bună

@lilyrose3145 Жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow nice haul.👍💯

@cleoklepzig4595 Жыл бұрын

Oh Mike this was a fun one to watch. When you scraped that plastic to see if it was metal, it sounded like fingernails on a chalk board…. Yikes. Let us know what you get for this haul, it looks interesting. Love your channel! Stay safe ❤

@thadofalltrades Жыл бұрын

I bet there was scrap inside

@TheAshesvondust Жыл бұрын

Wow, yeah, a Sharps container should NEVER go in a dumpster, geez! Biohazard for sure!

@susanzigler668 Жыл бұрын

Those skateboard skills came in handy tonight!😁

@bobfromtheband1 Жыл бұрын

Hay Mike, You quoted the Jerry Lee Lewis song "Goodness Gregarious Great Balls of Fire" and he died on October the 28th just gone. Good tribute my friend.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@kimratcliff3279 Жыл бұрын

Contact E-waste Ben! He loves IBM!! 😊 Those needles though...NOPE not supposed to be in the dumpster. Another superb video.

@scottjoy2094 Жыл бұрын

Mike Please take note of that dumpster where you found that sharps container you never know if you might come back to that IGNORANCE again, just looking out for "Our Favorite Scavenger"!

@mikeelmer1259 Жыл бұрын

I'm Mike and I also hilariously bought that same desk from Big Lots 15 years ago.....made me laugh when you said it.

@esperanzaluquelopez5961 Жыл бұрын

Enhorabuena Miki, trabajas mucho y también nos divierte ,con tú buen humor...jejejejejeje.

@glenpinkham4205 Жыл бұрын

There's such cool stuff in the dumpsters he jumps in where I'm at there just be trash lol

@rohitsaxena8632 Жыл бұрын

Good morning brother and very good work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@mikedixon3292 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Bruce Wayne’s tech guy decided to do a little spring cleaning 😂

@danielsteward5090 Жыл бұрын

Man,Dude. You hit the electronics lick I only dream of. There is a load of good stuff there. And those QSC amps are worth a few hundred if they work. Electricity is dangerous if you play with it in high voltages.

@1Grandma62 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Omaha Nebraska you're the best

@warehouseman6325 Жыл бұрын

Nice haul scrappy

@franktuckwell196 Жыл бұрын

Those Rusty Crusty Scraps sounded real heavy when you dropped over the side. You are what we over here in England would be referred to as SKIP RAT. Mind you over the years i have made some good finds an all. Take care when you jump in, won't you please. Great show as usual. Your enthusiasm is infectious. You can be killed crossing the street, wow, all that heavy looking metal and all that wire.

@whiz31 Жыл бұрын

I recognize that blade server as soon as you pulled it out. Looks like some business upgraded to the 21st century LOL.

@jkxtc2016 Жыл бұрын

I like when you find in this video....keeping it a surprise...but really cool stuff...those cases are very cool...you vould sell those...👍

@marcelwildeboer 28 күн бұрын

It's unbelievable that people still dump needles in containers, Please be careful Mike on your adventures.

@verapim2382 Жыл бұрын

Wow Mike what a great score tonight

@trasieinkersole491 Жыл бұрын

Well done ❤️💙

@eroltaskin Жыл бұрын

Sağlığın yerinde ,neşen bol olsun ! Kolay gelsin !😊😊😊

@natinoterry7519 Жыл бұрын

I'm so so so so happy you pay attention on where step in or on and recording stuff before grabbing it! So glad you have on gloves, please keep in mind get the gloves needle poke through proof! I watch texted Picker, dude be getting good quality of stuff he be digging in trash can NO GLOVES! omgni be message saying be careful!? 🤷‍♀️

@ja.8077 Жыл бұрын

You should do a scrap run video soon!! Please and thank you, love the channel Mike!!

@jafo808 Жыл бұрын

Dr Bruce banner cleaned his lad after the hulk sneezed, lol

@theupscriber65 Жыл бұрын

That laminar jet sells for a lot of money. The deck canister alone is about $250. The Delta UV sanitizer is over $650.

@petekbleeepingaustralia8720 Жыл бұрын

Scrap and Stuff 👍🏼🤙🍺

@Fergusbaddog Жыл бұрын

I try to do my best to recycle reuse and repurpose but I got nothing on you lol. Watching your vids is like therapy, you're doing your part to recycle, bringing us along and hopefully enjoying your journey and making some money along the way! Going to share your vids with some buds!

@mikethompson4518 Жыл бұрын

Another good video

@normajeancaballero7959 Жыл бұрын

24:13 Man that's a beautiful sight. ♻️💲♻️💲♻️💲♻️💲♻️💲♻️💲♻️

@johnculver3294 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos Mike! My son is a corrections officer and he has mechanic style gloves with Kevlar that help protect against unwanted jabs. A pair of those might be a good investment for you.