Dumpster Diving "That's Straight Money"
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3 жыл бұрынHowdy, 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!
@oreesama22 3 жыл бұрын
13:22 you missed a motor mike, bottom right corner, under the box you actually moved lol
@maryhernandezwalker1528 3 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see you always clean up after yourself. All the while recycling for the planet
@allensponenberg 3 жыл бұрын
Why is this dam box so heavy?!?! Ooo i am standing on it lol .. your the Man !!!!
@florencebrawner3011 3 жыл бұрын
He wears me out just watching him. And his dumpster diving is sometimes like we're waldo books. 😂
@jasonbraun31 3 жыл бұрын
13:19 time stamp you miss 1 lonely motor :)
@goldmagnet 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I seen that too, you could just see the shiny edge when he put his hand on it and he didn't quite flip the box.
@ricardojanse3258 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@JimNichols 3 жыл бұрын
I had friends that tag teamed these, wife and he had old beater trucks and she did cardboard and pallets, he did scrap. They weren't choosey, they dumpster DOVE. Aluminum cans, cardboard, pallets, they took it all. Made fair money as a team also! When I first met them they were black from heat to toe and filthy, but dirty hands makes for clean money. Good guys those two, we went to dinner a couple of times had great times, good memories!thanks Mike!
@donnahall7014 3 жыл бұрын
watching mike the scavenger in the middle of the "nor'easter" keep grabbing that money!
@suzettefree129 3 жыл бұрын
Always love the scraping videos. Prayers for Winston!❤️
@zlatanmorrison8182 3 жыл бұрын
What you need is a Mike the Scavenger 'Bat Signal' shining in the sky, so you can swoop round with Dottie and collect the scrap :))
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
I can see it now, the light in the shape of dottie.
@user-ml7rq4qp8t 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShagdog1313 يديديديدىيىيديدىىىىسدظعرو ث
@priscillawhite5971 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike..Totally know what your saying about your dog they are part of the family..we had our 3 for 15 and 16 years lost all of them this year a few months apart..It's so hard when they go..sending prayers for yours..stay safe out there...
@KathrynMorse 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving this industrial, construction, and business waste from the landfill!
@southernbelle6607 3 жыл бұрын
Hope your baby Winston is feeling better . you're right the feeling for our pets can be strong!
@marcryvon 3 жыл бұрын
Been working a few years as tech helper in HVAC and natural gaz conversion for some years. We were instructed to remove ALL the existing piping, electrical and control "old" equipment and start from scratch so to be approved as brand new installations for City and insurance purposes. Some stuff was almost brand new but we had to throw everything away, some times in locked garbage bins. You would'nt believe the stuff going to landfill. Sreel or copper piping, brass fittings and valves, motors, wiring (no1) aluminum, you name it. All in pure waste ! If you got caught "steeling" metal, it was automatic lay off ! Same I guess with security equipment, cameras, wiring and all. Pure waste.
@gtech66 3 жыл бұрын
Mike the Scavenger, saving the world one dumpster at a time.
@graemesmith3117 3 жыл бұрын
A box full of snippets he he he! Cracked me up lol
3 жыл бұрын
THE LOVE FOR AND FROM AN ANIMAL IS UNCONDITIONAL. LOVE IS LOVE
@beverleyhuard3773 3 ай бұрын
An other existing day with Mike.you make my day.🇨🇦♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@orvillemcilvanie6753 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike you better keep that back support brace, you're going to need it some day.
@wayne1959 3 жыл бұрын
Hey from Oz Mike..Thanks for the many hours of entertainment you have provided us this year..I hope your efforts have been rewarding in every way..Merry Xmas to You and the entire family and may 2021 be filled with truckoads of No1 copper..
@eagleeyes5638 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings Mike. PRAYERS for your dog. Great treasures. PLEASE be CAREFUL. Dress warm Mike , we can't have you getting sick. GOD BLESS you always. Be safe,healthy &blessed always
@evriellesmith6659 3 жыл бұрын
I was a shop foreman for 18 years and had scavengers I would see and I would save things for them had a guy that would come every other week and get our pallets 10 15 20 what ever we saved another guy collected pop cans and we had a scrap man who bought steel and copper at about $.50 on the $1.00
@karbear26 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome that you saved stuff for them more owners need to do that!
@hilltopgypsy 3 жыл бұрын
Mike, thanks for making such _GREAT VIDEOS_ ! I've tried watching videos from lots of other Dumpster Divers and most of them are either boring as *SHIT* or just very poorly made. To the point that they're unwatchable! When you first started out, I had my doubts, but you got better and better and better. Now you're _SIMPLY THE BEST_ And I really appreciate your efforts and what you do. Hope you can keep doing what you do for a very long time! _MERRY CHRISTMAS and A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR_ All the Best to You and Yours!
@MissMaggie246 2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to see how excited you get when you find a good dumpster! Don’t you keep a light jacket in your truck for cold weather? I’m from NY, so cold weather is second nature to me. Nice seeing you!
@firephoto17 3 жыл бұрын
Sending positive prayers for Winston and your family Mike. Nothing tougher in the world than when our fur babies are not well. Please keep us posted.
@luvambrosia 3 жыл бұрын
Luv your video's. So sorry to hear about Winston. I hope he will be okay through the Holidays. I have a 16 year old Wheaton I am thankful for everyday. Thanks Mike.
@christinelowery6195 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about Winston my prayers are with you and your wife
@michaelschuenemann3505 3 жыл бұрын
Wow - look at all that Dumpster Stuff - whole Boxes full of Goodies - wow ! All those little Gearboxes - wow again ! Great Score on all those Lights ! Nice Brand New Motor - cool ! All the New Cables - Man - You hit Jackpot Dumpsters again ! You give us Dumpster Diving Adventures every Time - we Love it !!!! Stay Safe and many-many Cheers from us in HOT Australia !!!!
@stevenkimbrell8796 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you had an awesome evening of dumpster diving thank you for sharing
@tammys9801 3 жыл бұрын
I hate when cardboard isn’t put in recycle bins ♻️ ♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️ I’m in Minnesota so it’s free everywhere here and there are bins specifically for cardboard for residential, commercial, recycle centers, and landfills
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
I hear ya, mike would have more room to rummage through the dumpsters as well. 15:58
@davidsheffield1769 3 жыл бұрын
In my area you have to pay to dispose of cardboard too. So some businesses just don't bother. My brother in law uses a shredder that cuts up old boxes into packing material. It saves on packing materials and avoids having to pay for cardboard disposal
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidsheffield1769 good idea.👍
@lia-liz2012 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidsheffield1769 cool!!!
@karbear26 3 жыл бұрын
Yes all cardboard should be recycled!
@danieldelrio5918 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of when radioshack closed down and they threw out literally everything they had in that store omg it was the greatest...comment if you also dive in when radioshack closed
@dorothyc2801 3 жыл бұрын
Sending love to your doggie ❤️
@Kev-N42000 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Mike, , you got me doing this in my home town..., damn I've had some nice scores in the T.S.C dumpster!, cheers
@sallygray6689 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, l really enjoy our trashing trips and you repacking the dumpsters when necessary. I wish you luck with poor Winston, l hope he's doing well now.
@tommycalhoun474 3 жыл бұрын
Great find Mike. Hell yeah! WORD!!!
@highenergyog 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike , I just had to stop the video at the 4:38 point because I was smiling so much my face began to hurt, lol. This is a great haul man .ok now back to watch the rest of the video.
@SGTMacBC 3 жыл бұрын
Sugar wafers for breakfast, Instant dumpster diving energy.
@rebacunningham3773 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, you always have a great video. Love to hear you talk about stuff. Your the greatest..thanks Mike.😊😊😊
@franksworld9922 Жыл бұрын
I love it when you get a great score. May you have much more my friend ❤️
@MichellePennada 3 жыл бұрын
Look at that boxes and boxes and boxes of scrappity snippet goodness! 💰🪢⚙️🔩
@robertschwartzman195 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the items you picked up a few hours ago like the reduction gear heads can be used on the automotive field. You need to get a Geiger counter due to some of the industrial items like that power mixer with either 5 or 6 ports on them. I just get a dusting of snow and on NY. I would be interested in the cameras you found tonite. I found a place that dumped 4 oz of hand sanitizer. Shipping containers full of them and left them alone. The wire Loom is what we use with the transmitters and all the associated cables.
@Evertonfootballclub-nk3kc 3 жыл бұрын
Going the scrap yard is great collecting the scrap is fantastic you should show us when you go the to the market sale that would be amazing you are the best on KZfaq Mike
@jimmasters7878 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your shows you never know what you're going to find something good something bad it's all an adventure what you find
@dennism644 3 жыл бұрын
Those other silver gearboxes are electric window transmissions .missing the motors .either they missed having a patient number or were rejects but had good motors.or had a product change
@erwinwheeler124 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm like I'm so proud of you I watch your videos for last couple days a scriber right now so I appreciate you keep up the good work and I'd sure enjoy your videos by goodness gracious.
@LizaTerraASMR 3 жыл бұрын
Mike you are a blessing to me and I love your videos. Merry Christmas
@garygoodall7434 3 жыл бұрын
Mike I use the plastic pallets for shed bases in the uk
@jasinere35 3 жыл бұрын
you did well & to park right up against the open top makes life sooo easy
@luistrapal4213 3 жыл бұрын
Dude...ur always jackpot..so much blessed..keep safe
@michaelgayandproud6466 3 жыл бұрын
Nice score thanks for having me along for the ride
@iantowers6972 3 жыл бұрын
Looking like some water pumps from some sprinkler systems dude!!! That flow meter was from a diesel pump we have one on our diesel tank on the farm bro!that pump handle was of a diesel tank too !!!
@sabrinamiceli1337 3 жыл бұрын
Mike u found some good scrap and wires. Have a great day I love ur videos
@papajaystinkershop75 3 жыл бұрын
Those staple cartridges are for the big copier printers that collate your copies and staple the packets for you.
@karbear26 3 жыл бұрын
Looked chilly! It’s almost 11am in the Chicagoland area and it’s 34F real feel 26F! No snow though no white Christmas for us this year!
@conniemiller9789 Жыл бұрын
Great finds!
@tabbyzhauls 3 жыл бұрын
Sending prayers for your little puppy dog . And the law states if at anytime there is anything next to the dumpsters or leaning on the dumpsters it is up for grabs but if it is up against the building or leaning on the building is is not up for grabs .
@donnapadgett6583 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video 😅. God bless you. Praying for you doggy
@brandonskidmore5019 3 жыл бұрын
You're my queen need to see a full video of you cleaning everything and taking it to the scrap yard that's the best part
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
I hear ya on that on, I wish he did the scrap runs everytime he scraps.
@davidsirett5560 3 жыл бұрын
mike. the flow meter and other stuff like the nozzle and motors are part of the fittings for ad blu IBC tanks. love the vids. stay safe from England.
@marksmithson1414 3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to lose a pet because they are like family. They give unconditional love. You had some good finds in there buddy.
@jesusallende2412 3 жыл бұрын
Bendiciones desde chile para ti y tu familia hermano cuidate mucho excelente videos Saludos
@tonygresham2634 3 жыл бұрын
That hose is called loom
@stephensmith3708 3 жыл бұрын
The blessings still a come'n, bro! Love the commentaries, especially "scrapidy scrap scrap and snibits". Plus them motors for your space ship, tear it up and get them aluminum, stainless and, dare I say, blood gold, copper!!! PS, don't pass up the aluminum cans, still a little bit a bonus....😝🇺🇸
@SandiM491 3 жыл бұрын
Really hope your fur baby is ok.......don't want ours to get old :( but will happen :O i finally ordered 2 t-shirts!!! been waiting for one with a picture of bandito on the front LOL Nice haul mike!! happy holidays to you and your family, take care and stay safe out there
@jamesdriskell7439 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you an your family
@edwinhewson2354 3 жыл бұрын
I want a couple of the black motors. And a couple of the gear boxes.
@beverleyhuard3773 3 ай бұрын
You are lucky today .love your videos 🇨🇦♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@abbejoiner7351 3 жыл бұрын
Be careful around those long lights. I heard they have mercury in them, so if you break one by accident you might me exposed to it!! Merry Christmas !!
@patricasalcedo6835 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos You and your wife have a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
@zanawalley8699 3 жыл бұрын
Remember to take your thermos with hot chocolate now that it is getting colder.
@lindaeisele3329 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your wife.
@michaelpaige9330 3 жыл бұрын
Nice score. Good night's scrap.
@amethystwinter1977 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, good night. I hope your dog is ok ☺ Stay well.
@lillchief 3 жыл бұрын
👀@10:52 you found the 👽👽 hidden motors, memory melting forgetimizing gun and pressure flow meter😱 (which he was checking when you pulled up- that's why it was on)🤔. When the neighboring dumpster hit😵 you in the head 2x, it was👽👽 using telekinesis to make you🤬 leave his spaceship parts alone because "HE AIN'T NEVER GETTIN HOME!" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@biloxibiker1807 3 жыл бұрын
Those small bins that have lids so they may be worth putting out for a yard sale
@jimmasters7878 2 жыл бұрын
Watching your show I'm really amazed what people throw away and wasteful
@marielg9143 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree the cardboard needs it's own dumpster and the pallets/ food / glass. and all the metal in one Mike I know exactly about the Love for your dog/cat animals yep great video
@theskiprat1632 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike keep up the good work👍
@3kounfollowgram759 3 жыл бұрын
Good video and good load. God Bless you my friend 💓
@brooklyn5754 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mike
@romildaoliveira2473 3 жыл бұрын
Parabéns pelo trabalho Deus te abençoe sempre vc. Assisto seus vídeos são muito lindos.feliz Natal. Brasil
@belindacumberland5326 3 жыл бұрын
I dove for 8 straight hours yesterday ! Got scrap and goodies !
@bunnyfrancis7006 3 жыл бұрын
You are the Best !!!!!!!!! Love your videos as always. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@coolgamer1989 3 жыл бұрын
hehe you missed one of those motors :P
@BigDJr777 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Mike you friend from CT got 15 inches of snow. Great video be safe Bro.
@davidkreider942 Жыл бұрын
You are out of control Michael! But I would be too! It’s almost like they know you’re coming to get the treasures, ya know!
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
(5:18 a great new way on how to go on a strict new diet. 6:13) (Box full of snippets hehehe 10:24) (10:29 what Mike says to the dumpster) (10:37 what an old dirty man says) (15:58 getting hit in the head by a dumpster box) my prayers go out to Winston. 🐕 🙏
@jackiegromacki686 3 жыл бұрын
You need to keep a sweatshirt or jacket in your truck all the time. This is Texas, it can be 90 degrees in the day and freezing at night.
@duckymeejs 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought! 🙂
@superchuck3259 3 жыл бұрын
Just an idea, for fun, with some of those motors, give em some power and see what they do.
@daiweaver3453 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mike, another good scoop of stuff. I'm in isolation at the mo, so watching your vids is keeping me going. Keep it up dude and stay safe. 🏴👍
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
What state are you in isolation?
@daiweaver3453 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShagdog1313 hi mate, im not in u.s. im in wales u.k.
@kenord3437 3 жыл бұрын
Spaceship stuff mike, you beauty
@benstephens1524 3 жыл бұрын
You totally missed one of them small black motors in the second dumpster lol.
@johnjennings6699 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so interesting and funny that you keep Stubbling onto all this metal
@noahellis3672 3 жыл бұрын
The day these businesses start to recycle all the cardboard that takes up so much space in their dumpsters will they realize that they're tossing a lot more valuable items. But so many don't see that value as Mike has and he certainly has turned their trash into his treasure. Way to go.👍👍👍💰💰💰💰
@mandycat421 3 жыл бұрын
We have 38 inches of snow here in upstate NY.
@phyllishaberkamp6529 3 жыл бұрын
Someone might buy those small plastic totes with the lids at a garage sale.
@papajaystinkershop75 3 жыл бұрын
So just minutes before you mentioned having them leave the good scrap next to the dumpster, I had the idea of 'MTS Recycling Service". You could have your own line of dumpsters just for metal and electronics. Then you would have your own dumpster truck to just empty it they way the other companies do.
@jerrytaylor2532 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another good video
@karbear26 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry your bulldog isn’t doing well! Dogs are part of the family it’s tuff to loose them!
@SamWolfandCo.fossickandfind 2 жыл бұрын
13:13minutes in, motor just peeking out of box right against the dumpster wall, but hey good score none the less. Old saying "haste makes waste" Cheers from from May10th 2022
@npproneck34 3 жыл бұрын
What did you end up doing with all your chairs? Inquiring minds want to know. LoL
@Canned_beef 3 жыл бұрын
Yard sale
@TheShagdog1313 3 жыл бұрын
First, he played musical chairs with everyone in the state of texas, next, He built a swinging chair ride for a carnival. No, no, no, smh I'm just kidding, I think hes going to sell them in a yard sale.
@martinvs6415 3 жыл бұрын
Mike, those black things are parts for gasoline pumps, I am pretty sure at least. Those motors are the pump motors.
@martinvs6415 3 жыл бұрын
Oops wrong place for this comment. Sorry.
@dr.a006 3 жыл бұрын
More seating on his spaceship I hope
@michaelpaton7127 2 жыл бұрын
You should check to see if the pallet place is open in a saturday Mike.👍👍✌👊👊
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