Extreme Dumpster Diving "To The Max!"

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@Finallyretired2022 2 жыл бұрын

You have such ingenuity to be able to get these heavy pieces out 👏👏 Thankful you didn’t get hurt and Dottie was safe too. Awesome job !!

@edwinramey3879 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a large arbor press. That is one hell of a find, nice work Mike. I am so envious of you man there is nothing like that around here.

@jsk9756 4 жыл бұрын

Mike you’re a genius ,getting that press out was a huge task. You still managed to make us laugh whilst getting it out as well really enjoyed watching you get that monster out of the bin lol 😂

@andrewpowell6457 4 жыл бұрын

I am persistently watching Mike's adventures in finding Scrap & not letting a big haul get away.

@sharkscrapper 4 жыл бұрын

LMAO - you find a poster on persistence then go to work on getting that press out of the dumpster. Talk about persistence!

@michieldurham9231 3 жыл бұрын

rig the press with a wedge like a log splitter and crack your moters open for the copper windings

@duckymeejs 2 жыл бұрын

That PERSISTENCE framed poster describes you completely! You prove it over and over, but especially tonight! 👍

@joannefazenbaker1448 Жыл бұрын

I know this video is old but just found it. I am totally amazed! Determination! Dottie deserves an oil change !

@mariamarsala3159 4 жыл бұрын

Well done now that’s what I call persistence! 👏👏👏

@nikog4071 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME FIND MIKE ....Man I'd go back and see if the base was in there it might be you never know buddy

@michieldurham9231 3 жыл бұрын

I totaly agree,,, it drives me nutz when he only grabs half and when he takes things out of their orig,boxes and leaves them there......lmao

@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258 3 жыл бұрын

😍👍😍🤟😍✌️😍

@sandragoodwin2271 4 жыл бұрын

You about gave this old lady a heart attack trying to get that beast out of the dumpster . ...😊

@caseypowell9030 Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amave me what we through away

@jeffdye4102 4 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos and I don’t know why, but I’m hooked. Your narrative and sound effects are hilarious. I subscribed after the first three I watched. I’m disabled now, but that’s the kind of thing I would have done when I was younger.

@donlandenberg8126 Жыл бұрын

thanks for taking us along. I so love the way you talk and what you say while you're on a good hawl. lol

@johnmiddleswarth5868 4 жыл бұрын

We got cat screech fever!! Never tire of it.. LOL!

@pedrovision6987 3 жыл бұрын

You are a SERIOUS SCRAPPER...WELL DONE!!

@carlamcmilin1530 Жыл бұрын

You need a lift gate. And a wrench. Both would be gold to you. It was a true cliff hanger. I was holding my breath.

@christinelowery6195 4 жыл бұрын

Let us know what you get for that monster of a piece Mike.

@gerryb6423 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you deserve as much cash as the press is worth BIG PAY DAY Y'all No Dumpsters were hurt in the quest for the press Well Done man !!!

@tawnihaynie1065 Жыл бұрын

Great job Mike. Keep up the good work. Please take care and stay safe. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

@ScrapFatherScrapSon 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome to watch you figure out how to move such a behemoth with just a little bit of physics lesson for all of us

@philbartoli2011 4 жыл бұрын

Pulleys snatch blocks and some sort of crane/boom thing to snag those heavy finds out of the dumpsters

@sethsmith4905 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Mike! That thing is a beast! Maybe you should roll back to that dumpster and see if the plate is there. I hope you give us an update on selling that bad boy. Great vid as always 👍

@nicholastarantino5567 7 ай бұрын

I love the effort used to get that press out and home. Leave no one behind!!!!!!!!!

@andrewkiwi1 4 жыл бұрын

Who would throw out a new arbor press. Its about the same weight as a tuna. Good job Mike!

@411Scouter 4 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is persistence. Way to go my friend!

@kenzick5791 4 жыл бұрын

I like watching your videos. Being a Bering Sea Gold Miner on Discovery Channel is a far ways from where I started out scrapping in Texas like you're doing, but it reminds me of my past in the fun times that I had. I used to pick up scrap metal from the oil rigs in north, east, and West Texas. Sometimes I would make $1,000 a day.

@liebherr11602 4 жыл бұрын

The press plate isn't a big deal. Most make their own plates. That press is $500 dollar Craig's list all day long.

@Inquire98 4 жыл бұрын

"Thank GOD", and thank you very much for your effort, determination, VERY impressive 😎🙏🏾😎

@charlotteandmee 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, go back to the dumpster you got the press in, and I'm sure the bottom plate is in there. Just look and rummage before they empty the bin. Good luck, Philippe

@amymaclean3734 4 жыл бұрын

i was going to say the same thing . there might be a piece that bolts to top front of it too

@kristybrooks2547 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@ingemcruz551 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, I worked for the Navy Exchange in the nineties and Georgio Armany RED Cologne would go for $ 68.00 back then. At Macys it was about $ 20.00 more. Good Find !

@shericoley6871 2 жыл бұрын

Persistence is what Mike did to get the press out. I wonder if he hadn't found the picture if he would've got it out

@vahjra 9 ай бұрын

I can't believe I'm just now seeing this one, 3 years later. You are truly amazing, Mike.

@tmikemay6223 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to ur smart way of workin that beast into ur truck.

@Lopezcris12 4 жыл бұрын

PERSISTENCE.... that was made for u!!!

@ariesmariano4592 4 жыл бұрын

Masaya ako at nakuha mo ung isang bakal na malaki na at mabigat talagang ka hanga hanga ang iyong trabaho.kaya gustong gusto ko ang mga video mo.god bless kuya mike.

@rebacunningham3773 Жыл бұрын

As usual Mike you rock! You always find a way. Thanks Mike..

@jrand2631 4 жыл бұрын

You get the best scrap Mike - I would think the arbor press alone is worth quite a lot.

@greatitbroke 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome find. Gotta be worth a half ton of scrap. Heavy metal man.

@Domanator78 4 жыл бұрын

Keep a 4×6 and come along in your truck with you. You can use the 4×6 on top of the dumpster and come along it up to the dumpster side door and push it out.

@neil6212 4 жыл бұрын

What a great place to use a come along, or even a good ratchet strap! Once you get it over the threshold of the door, it is yours!

@dparker9734 4 жыл бұрын

What a slick innuendo, lmao and mike didn't get that?Mikeeee!

@shawbros 4 жыл бұрын

If it doesn't fall on you and crush you.

@dayleeesler4380 Жыл бұрын

Mike that my friend was brilliant!

@kandiwolfe1125 Жыл бұрын

Two years after the fact but l am BEYOND IMPRESSED, Mike!! Yowza!!!💙💜💙

@jackvia9282 Жыл бұрын

Put pallets under it then put the top out of the dumpster use the weight to tumble it out

@papa-bron 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Man, you definetely need a mini-crane in your truck!

@donnaspahr5585 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for you!!! One measly thumbs up isn’t enough today.

@4brewman Жыл бұрын

I'd go back and see if the plate was in the dumpster!

@alabamascrapper3965 4 жыл бұрын

Wooooeeeed what a haul. I'm proud of you Mike. 🙏👏

@fredself5225 4 жыл бұрын

It would take some time but here is one way to raise it up: Breakup some pallets. Lean the press one way and put wood under the edge. Lean it the other way and put wood under the other side. Continue until you can push it out the side door. Ta-Da!

@macgyver2417 4 жыл бұрын

Be strong Mike, Great find.

@hoperp1951 4 жыл бұрын

Watching from Wales, UK. Wonderful piece of work, well done on grabbing that press. Well worth having a pair of safety boots / shoes in Dottie for such events. Plenty of modern styles that look like trainers these days. Crazy what is thrown away.

@kennethmccloud2448 Жыл бұрын

THIS ARBOR PRESS IS WORTH A LOT OF MONEY

@barbarakennedy2667 Жыл бұрын

Use the handle as a lever to boost it over the edge of the window. (I know, it is way too late to help.)

@jerryglass6513 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you got it out. And I to prefer dumpster diving to curbside.

@wahru3357 4 жыл бұрын

best find ever.i am amazed you got that out of there by yourself,its gotta go 300 lbs.

@pamn9954 2 жыл бұрын

Well Mike my arms hurt so bad now I was the one helping you !!😁

@jameslivingston8301 4 жыл бұрын

Huge Thank you Mike again!👍👍💜

@ddawe31635 3 жыл бұрын

#GOTTABESTRONG! I KNEW YOU COULD GET IT! NO MORE DOUBTS

@compirate 4 жыл бұрын

That first 15 minutes was so extreme and to the max I had to take a nap!

@aggiethebeagle 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!Thanks for sharing your story.

@davehazel1994 4 жыл бұрын

invest in a small block and tackle be easy to get that stuff out of those dumpsters

@paulman246 4 жыл бұрын

I think a 20 dollar come along would be a nice addition to your tool crib.

@ramoshurgaia7651 3 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@donnapadgett6583 Жыл бұрын

Way to go. 😅. You got it 😊. God bless you and be safe

@marcuslarge7626 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mike, as always keep them coming 👍 👍 👍

@bonbonafide2ko872 2 жыл бұрын

Mike out finding "STUFFFF" 💪🏾😄👍🏾

@lt.danslegs9737 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet find Mike! 👊😎

@terileuck3211 4 жыл бұрын

Great mike, No dumpsters lost their lives.

@bruceritchie5007 4 жыл бұрын

Hell of a job getting that beast out of that dumpster and into Dottie. Heard her groan from here as soon as it land on her tailgate. Stay safe

@michieldurham9231 3 жыл бұрын

use those pallets like steps until you can tip them out the door or use a floor jack for out the can and into the truck..... always have a cheap jack in the truck

@dragonfly8807 3 жыл бұрын

That is one tough tail gate!

@tammyreeves168 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was worried that entire dumpster was going to go over or that it was going to come down on your toes in the truck. Becareful with that giant thing. Good haul.

@trasieinkersole491 2 жыл бұрын

WoW impressed with that Mike!

@aprilwenceslao-mw7jq Жыл бұрын

love this!❤ thats mighty mike!!!💪

@beardedscrapper538 4 жыл бұрын

That press is awesome. Should catch a few bucks

@gerryb6423 2 жыл бұрын

Me thinks Dottie is in for a service Well Done !!!

@johnerway7255 3 жыл бұрын

That press was a great find, you worked for it!!!

@kenorsborn2740 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome find ,way to go getting it out and into your truck

@mariat.3961 4 жыл бұрын

Persistance, thy name is MIKE the SCAVENGER!! Wow, great job!

@rheaceebelle8130 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for you Mike! Great aluminum can crusher!! Lol

@markrush5013 4 жыл бұрын

what a great battle with that press! great win for you.well done.

@priscillawhite5971 4 жыл бұрын

What a score.. that's awesome way to go getting that in your truck...👍👍

@starrwetter2591 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job !!!!!!!!!!

@ericjewell9151 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike you need to get a 2000 lb come-a-long that would pick that stuff up

@bruceritchie5007 4 жыл бұрын

Or a portable cherry picker

@denisegray5722 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you. You work so hard.

@kenshinflyer 4 жыл бұрын

Mike's just got the dumpster version of bluefin tuna in that big press.

@JMPJoshuaPalermo 4 жыл бұрын

Wicked tuna love that show mike the master dumpster diver

@markweir1236 4 жыл бұрын

This one was awesome dude and I love it you watch wicked tuna love that show

@billbooth294 4 жыл бұрын

Mike you need to head back to that dumpster tonight and cheak for the disk plate for your Arbor press. another great video. Thank you for sharing.

@donniekennedy6225 4 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Saw a press like that for 1900 with a stand. It didn't have a striking plate on the bottom either. Keep on keeping on brother

@rheaceebelle8130 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta be strong. And persistent!!

@richardcarlyon241 4 жыл бұрын

Persistence! Human ambition and determination overcome brute resistance. I am very impressed by your victory. Well done. Come and dive our dumpsters in London, England.

@sylviaainsworth2381 4 жыл бұрын

Omg. That is great

@humannaki 4 жыл бұрын

Where there's a will there's a way!! Great fight man!!!

@chase-ni1hy Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike I was just going to say if you get a big heavy duty ratchet strap hook it up to the item and then wrap it around the beam of the top of the dumpster and ratchet the item up and out the window

@comfortbarenleute364 4 жыл бұрын

dang, mike!!!!! wooohooo! won't they be surprised in the morning! lol my tummy muscles hurt from trying to help you!

@michieldurham9231 3 жыл бұрын

use the press handle as a lever and stop fighting and iet the tool do it for you

@JD-bv2ht 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome find Mike..

@nicolasbereza1178 4 жыл бұрын

I am admired with the things that you find congratulations sensational I always follow your videos hugs friend success

@johnmoore5135 2 жыл бұрын

You need to carry a pully an rope to get things out of dumpsters that are to heavy to lift. Attaching pully to opening with wire rope shackle etc. You can do this.