Dumpster Diving "They're Just In My Head"

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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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@MikeTheScavenger 3 жыл бұрын

I know that some of you may have misheard a word I said in this video but I promise you it was "frickin" sometimes my accent can mess with yo' head.

@E-hab 3 жыл бұрын

Watch yo' mouth watch yo' mouth 😂

@michellemau 3 жыл бұрын

😝 1hr. Trip

@sharkscrapper 3 жыл бұрын

oh yeah, blame it on the accent 🤣

@demetriaofthe813 3 жыл бұрын

And if you said something else, that's your bizness!

@konalis808 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you scrap out the cpaps if you aren’t comfortable selling them? At the least it’s an air pump motor inside. My husband uses one of these and yes, you have to get a doctor to adjust the machine to a person’s needs. But I imagine people can buy them anywhere.

@twinbee13monsterhunter 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a scrapper but for some reason I'm addicted to watching Mike digging in dumpsters 😭

@tinknal6449 3 жыл бұрын

Mike inspired me to dumpster dive, which led to scrapping, which will become my retirement career.

@HELLAARTSYDUDE 3 жыл бұрын

Quality Content 👍👍

@leetainton2556 3 жыл бұрын

Hes a funny bloke 😂😂

@roberthennis1397 3 жыл бұрын

I know huh? It's fun to watch! Easter eeeeeggs!

@monicahansen4156 3 жыл бұрын

Same 🤗

@ericthegreat1108 3 жыл бұрын

These medical equipment dumpsters just prove and show what is wrong with our society and why Healthcare costs are out of control.

@harryellis8873 3 жыл бұрын

Have dates on medical equipment and you are not to use it when expired might have been stored to long

@leeturbo2008 3 жыл бұрын

all down to law suits if any one got a infection on out of date used stuff people would be seeing left right and centre got to be even more careful now days due to covid

@superchuck3259 3 жыл бұрын

It is now fishtanks hose. Or was it always fish tank hose, just folks were being charged a ton for it!

@boneadjuster 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately those hoses have an expiration date, have to throw out. Should send to 3rd world countries though

@keshlalish5586 3 жыл бұрын

@@boneadjuster that's what i was about to say. unless it can be recycled another way i would send them overseas

@Oldgrumpyvet67 2 жыл бұрын

In a country of wastefulness be a mike the scavenger. One man on a mission to help save the world. Thank you sir for everything you do !!

@endfedinctaxonindividuals7486 5 ай бұрын

YES!! CONSERVATION!! As a conservative person. I have been recycling before it was even mainstream! It is amazing how much people throw away that can be reused, recycled, repurposed, and of course scrapped!! People IMHO have become too liberal and just throwing things away!!

@alasandraorali6798 3 жыл бұрын

Bigger stereo are not a thing of yesterday. I love my Kenwood system with 15" woofers.

@jamesmcallister9645 3 жыл бұрын

Alright, alright, alright, see you dumpster diving for some scrapity scrap during lockdown here in Ireland, thank God for your videos.

@vikrambhatnager.4494 3 жыл бұрын

@eddiepatriotsperez7205 3 жыл бұрын

We love, long vidios especially when it's cold outside. lol

@juanitaminch4540 3 жыл бұрын

The inner cannual goes inside a trach for breathing for the patient who can not breath for themselves. The bags you found are for feeding patients who can not eat for some reason, usually using an ng tube that goes in the nose to the stomach or a button port in their abdomen. Thanks for the video, enjoyed it very much. i worked 33 years in a VA hospital so seen all of that stuff.

@juliealbert9222 3 жыл бұрын

You know .. I don't think I've EVER seen someone open a dumpster, take a whiff, and say " smells like mexican food -- makin' me hungry " 😝😝

@jvjdrn 10 ай бұрын

Tex mex tends to have that effect on us Texans!

@cmmc3400 2 жыл бұрын

Only a dumpster diver can smell good food while diving!

@jrlambert4648 3 жыл бұрын

Hey hoss. I know people complain about leaving scrap such as the wall studs. The general rule of thumb is 90% of open top containers are took to a central location and dumped to separate the material so it doesn't end up in the landfill. So don't pay them no mind. Keep up the good work remember ( one man's trash is another's treasure) Scrap ON

@noahellis3672 3 жыл бұрын

That construction dumpster at the beginning of the video is an example of how so much recyclable metal gets sent to the landfill along with the drywall and other trash. If it weren't for dumpster divers and scrap pickers like Mike I can only imagine how much good materials and sellable items would be in a landfill.

@onefixitman 3 жыл бұрын

I am 49 and do not think I could get in and out of those dumpsters like you do. More power to you. That is some motivation.

@marysaunders6977 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike it’s really nice of you to take lots of other stuff and donate them good Dive

@tawnihaynie1065 Жыл бұрын

Hey mike, we all love the long videos. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

@cindyrodriguez7982 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always fun to watch you dumpster dive & as a mom, I am glad you are thinking about your knees

@blal07 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. Had to take a mental day from work today or I would have lashed out and hurt a lot of feelings. Not that I would have cared; but I need my job. I am grateful for this hour. 💪👊

@boobam3648 2 жыл бұрын

do you still work there?

@blal07 2 жыл бұрын

@@boobam3648 yeah.

@jvjdrn 10 ай бұрын

Hope you are doing better now

@duckymeejs Жыл бұрын

I'm always sad when your videos end, Mike... always a good time! 😁🥰😊

@leeturbo2008 3 жыл бұрын

I been watching for years you make my day Mike your all ways happy

@hopedrummond4076 2 жыл бұрын

An hour watching you is better then any hour of the day.. Lol You do you Mike and I'm their to watch you.. Thanks!!

@Muscles_McGee 3 жыл бұрын

♥️ These long videos!! ♥️

@garyharrison555 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mike for thinking of other people GOD BLESS YOU

@peterrobson9920 3 жыл бұрын

Over an hour of Mike..the day just got great❤️

@throb50 2 жыл бұрын

Sing like Beegees: We'll be scarping yeah. We'll be scarping yeah. Snipty snipty snip We'll be scraping yeah

@randyheath8566 2 жыл бұрын

I Love long videos. Thank you Mike 😊 💓

@hoperp1951 3 жыл бұрын

7:24 they are parts of an antenna system (radio transmitting). Metal (often copper or aluminium in a glass fibre tube). The connectors on the ends are pretty expensive, fit on the end of very expensive low loss coax cables.

@butter7734 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for this exact comment, thanks.

@user-mj6lap17 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike, I hope you get all of the stuff and sale it to the people, it's a lots of people who are not able to buy what they need, and this will help them out.

@demetriaofthe813 3 жыл бұрын

The cooling bags for shipping make great ice packs! I keep a few in the freezer, and put them in a Crown Royal bag when I need to apply one. Or, put them in the fridge for a gel cool pack. I guarantee you could sell those at your garage sales.

@merranhollowell4420 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Mike I see all that CPAP Stuff, machines, hoses, bags etc and I cringe............the price of that stuff is hugely expensive for people who need CPAP equipment. I do not understand it all being dumped unless damaged or unfixable......a decent hose replacement here in Australia averages about $75 AUD

@jackchristensen2276 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a hobby scrapper and love this dude. Copper hoarder.

@bambambillybears8170 2 жыл бұрын

I am amazed that you haven’t damaged your truck at all !!!! You have great aim!!!!

@matthall8837 3 жыл бұрын

Any other dad’s cringing when Mike finds all the power adapters and power cables thrown away? They belong in the drawer.... you guys know what I mean.

@superchuck3259 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen a business saved by a junk power supply saved up, able to rig up a replacement to something that burned out.

@vickilewis6730 Жыл бұрын

You are a kind soul, Mike!

@bumble4342 2 жыл бұрын

Those blue cloth items are for nurses and nursing assistants to wear as back support; they wear them when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair, and wheelchair to a seat. They looked new, and likely worth around $75 a piece new.

@outdoorswitheli4787 3 жыл бұрын

🗣WATCH YO HEAD🤜

@lillchief 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the longer episode, it gave more scavenger hunts 👍😎keep'em coming🤣

@beckyclark3480 3 жыл бұрын

The blue things in the medical dumpster are probably lift slings. For people who can’t transfer.

@ddawe31635 3 жыл бұрын

Yea BUDDY! WATCH YOUR HEAD! WATCH YOUR HEAD! GOTTA BE STRONG! THANK YOU MIKE!

@elong6160 Жыл бұрын

Well done Jebus, thanks for getting Amber and Mama do the talking because I am like you, I would have lost it. Happy belated birthday Amber

@redneckcookingtv9767 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up brother thanks for a longer video I like em !!!

@MommaOG 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the long videos you sure did fill Dotty up always an adventure with you Mike thanks for that 🤩😎🤟

@eagleeyes5638 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Mike. We were waiting for you to have some fun & het some treasures. PLEASE PLEASE be CAREFUL. GOD BLESS you always. Be safe,healthy &blessed always family

@tabbyzhauls 3 жыл бұрын

I love the long videos 😀

@MommaOG 3 жыл бұрын

The dentist yikes hate the dentist, hope you get to feeling better, yay there's my song thanks for bringing it back😎🤟

@user-vi4zp6ly6j 3 жыл бұрын

I normally don't comment i must say thank you mts for the hours of interesting stuff that society tosses to the side. I may not go scrap some stuff today yet down the road for some fishing money its a must. Stay blessed on your journey shaking out that cash hidden in the trash, keep picking and i will keep clicking mike the scavenger stay blessed. PEACE ✌

@jvjdrn 10 ай бұрын

Great comment!

@brandimalloy5296 Жыл бұрын

Quicksand...dumpster edition! Watch yo head! Lol 😂

@michaelfarley986 3 жыл бұрын

Mike is a wise man that knows pennies and nickels make dollars.

@williamblakeslee5996 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, the larger blue slings are for lifting patients, they are used with a cherry picker. The smaller ones , with the Velcro are personal restraints. They help individuals stay in wheel chairs. Also looked like there were some air mattress in there.

@merranhollowell4420 3 жыл бұрын

A GREAT night watching you hard at work again Mike, thank you :)

@hilltopgypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Here we go again! Watching Mike go at it. And he's good at it. What we gonna find in here? Man oh man, you did get after it 2day Mr. Mike Man. Thanks for the nice long video. Seems like you could find some use for that VERY LONG ROLL of strapping. Sure looks useable/useful. Anyway, once again a cool trip through the old Urban Jungle. Thanks for dragging us all along. Love it every time. Later Babe . . . Hey, no fair. When I added to my comment my heart from Mike disappeared. That makes me sad. Please put it back. PLEASE! ! ! ! !

@cjjohnson1821 3 жыл бұрын

Our little Dottie's a grown-up truck now😁

@betaoplay5923 3 жыл бұрын

watching your video from brazil mike love your videos...

@coyroberts8356 3 жыл бұрын

I heard somebody say we can’t get too deep up in here. 😏. Get it Mike!!!

@lacindamanary370 3 жыл бұрын

This house loves watching you.

@sharkscrapper 3 жыл бұрын

LOL - I have one of those stud finders at 34:46. But sometimes I still end up putting a line of holes in the wall 😂

@southernbelle6607 3 жыл бұрын

What a surprise ! Enjoyed the video. It was almost like a scrapity scrap movie!! ❤❤❤😊

@ssamantha27 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine having a smoke break out the back door of your place of employment hearing this dude talking to all the dumpsters, and everything he finds. Punching boxes and stuff

@saulsscrappersdelight8875 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike my man! You work hard for our entertainment and I thank you.

@jrlambert4648 3 жыл бұрын

Hoss another mentioned note the wheel chair foot rests are good for use on tree stands for hunting I found a bunch in a dumpster at a supply store and reverse then and screwed them to the tree and it works great.

@daytimedreaming8307 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Mike the Scavenger!! It's Christmas eve 2022 and I chose this video to watch with my dinner tonight!!! Love all your content. Best wishes for 2023. And as always; Watch yo head

@marksmithson1414 3 жыл бұрын

Always like watching you Mike. The stuff you find and take home is amazing. Can't believe that they throw that stuff out. Good haul the time. All the wires and lights and the scrapity scrap.

@colleenrileymontoro8062 7 ай бұрын

My husband thinks the dealership is gonna make some money when the sell Dottie..after all she is a celebrity!😁 Nice new truck! Comfort & reliability are necessary for a scrapper..even got room for the wife & pups! The first class seating for keeping fragile finds safe is a plus. Enjoy it no matter what you use it for you worked hard to get it.. It does need a name..it's a good looking scrap hauler could have a name like "STEEL" or "YARD DAWG"😁😆 Congratulations!

@elong6160 Жыл бұрын

I think it's this video that got me hooked 😊 totally missed the truck (Dottie). Nice, but not because you could have hurt dottie 😮

@jeffgriffin7772 8 ай бұрын

Mike, I really like watching your videos. I am having to go back a couple of years to see you dumpster diving. You need to make more videos.

@gracejohnston7561 Жыл бұрын

Hey mike, just want you to know how enjoyable it is to watch your videos. Just found them recently, love dumpster diving, getting too old to do it though so I find you really fun! Keep up the good work! Love from Alberta🇨🇦🥰👍

@Azoreanislandgirl 2 жыл бұрын

I love pens 🖊!!! At your yard sale you can give them out in little bundles.

@jimrobertson9011 3 жыл бұрын

Long video of MTS , brilliant ,thanks Mike ✌️

@minniebarnes2372 3 жыл бұрын

I just's loves you, you make me have a happy day in this bad times right now. Keep up the fun stuff!!

@xxmrslxx6255 4 ай бұрын

I love this channel - I love the way Mike knows what wires and metals are at the blink of an eye. Great videos. Please keep them coming x

@donnapadgett6583 Жыл бұрын

Great finds. Enjoyed your video. God bless you and be safe

@johncannon6572 2 жыл бұрын

U are one good SCRAPPER, likes ur style, love watching ur video, I'm a SCRAPPER too. For 45 years and still doing it. Best job ever.

@duckymeejs 2 жыл бұрын

"Dumpster's seen some better days, haven't we all?!" ⭐ Yes, we have, Mike! 🤔 That's all too true!!!!!

@aarongreene6061 3 жыл бұрын

Mike I love when you say CAN DO TENNIS SHOE LOL

@franceszetts6874 2 жыл бұрын

Horizontal file cabinets....yes...so many teachers would love a lot of you find and students too..

@deborahbigham4522 2 жыл бұрын

Run Dottie, Run, he's throwing things again....... :D

@homersreluctantodyssey2508 3 жыл бұрын

it is crazy how much medical stuff gets thrown away after ins companies pay exorbitant prices. my gf has been dealing with terminal cancer and we have boxes of supplies that never got used along with unused pumps etc...so much waste

@Dal606BBN 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not takin all them f'n wall studs! Hahaha, you had me lmao!!

@simplysandy3288 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You wore me out watching you go through that one dumpster!!! Lol thanks so much for sharing 💜

@deejaybowland1637 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the longest video you have done. I love it I wish they were all this long. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there!!!

@zanawalley8699 3 жыл бұрын

The blue things in the dumpster are slings for transporrting patients from bed to chair when they are unable to help.

@michellemau 3 жыл бұрын

And $$$$

@harryellis8873 3 жыл бұрын

Mike you can sell them foot rests off weel chairs advertise them

@eagleeyes5638 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Mike. Maybe just a thought for homeless people or shelters, those bags. You did amazing Mike. GOD BLESS you always. Be safe,healthy &blessed always family

@ApaulloYGO 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the next video!!! Let's get it!

@cmmc3400 2 жыл бұрын

That Coach box he threw away is worth $9. Name brand boxes sell on eBay or can be used to resell expensive items. Coach and Jimmy C are worth a few bucks.

@kylecrusch2804 3 жыл бұрын

I like the comment about field dressing the lights, made me smile

@amandakestenbaum9720 3 жыл бұрын

What a treat 👍🇬🇧

@brettsargent7261 3 жыл бұрын

Great an hour to chill watching Mike do his thing lol 🇬🇧👍👍👍

@IseeMillions49 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the longer videos Mike. I been pickin up scrap for as long as I've been driving. Im pushin 50 amd still love finding things people throw away. It just a lot of fun seeing u get out and go through dumpsters finding things. Lookin forward to the next video. Stay safe 💯💵💰💵💰💵.

@bunnyfrancis7006 3 жыл бұрын

This was for me!!! Thank you!!!!!

@marksloat1608 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, while digging through a dumpster “ smells like Mexican food; makes me huungggry” !

@user-mj6lap17 5 ай бұрын

Hello Mike, i really do love watching you in the garbage bin , you really know how to find good stuff, we used to have garbage bins but people kept throwing dead animals and a lots of trees and stuff in there and they told the people to stop or they would pick up the bins but they didn't and they picked them all up, you are doing great.

@northerntess 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Love the long video!

@duckymeejs 2 жыл бұрын

Scrappitty, Scrap, Scrap! 🥰

@patwinker2267 3 жыл бұрын

Hope all went well at the dentist! Gotta be strong! Thanks!💪✌🏻

@priscillawhite5971 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike..Keep on finding that scrap..Stay safe out there..

@parrottfeatherseyes7033 3 жыл бұрын

Best part is when you be deep diving in dem dumpsters. Thats so good. ASMR Baby wooouuuuuuu!!!!!!!

@ceejay6553 3 жыл бұрын

Almost missed this since I have the Mike the Scavenger videos playing all day in the background. Lol. Great video! I know the longer videos are harder to edit, it came out amazing! Be safe out there 👍

@candicehopkins2344 Жыл бұрын

Oh those old stereos were the best! Played the best sounds!

@sortathesame8701 3 жыл бұрын

If they are in near new or new condition, those Jimmy Choo boxes sell for around $20 to $25 on Ebay. The little Coach box sells for about $12.00. Even more if they have the packaging material inside! Not sure if that is enough to make them worth taking or not!