Dumpster Diving & Curbsiding "Gettin' Mental In The Rental"

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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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@firephoto17 Жыл бұрын

Unwritten rule for all respectful scavengers/scrappers. YOU NEVER ROLE UP ON ANOTHER PERSON PICKING A PILE OR BIN. Mike I take my hat off to you for handling it so well. That dude was so in the wrong. Safety first.

@jrand2631 Жыл бұрын

In Australia they almost get into fist fights with each other over scrap. 😂

@hopedrummond4076 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. When I was scrapping, and I seen a another person picking at a pile I would ride on...

@zerocool7772 Жыл бұрын

Bloody Oates mate. There's just certain things you don't do.

@j.lietka9406 Жыл бұрын

First Come, First Serve!

@melissahall2554 Жыл бұрын

Agreed guys!! That guy should have never even pulled up in there he should of kept on rolling!

@andrewready1137 Жыл бұрын

What kind of guy pulls up to the same dumpster as you while you’re still going through it. He could just as easily go somewhere else and come back later. He should have a little scrap etiquette.

@seanwilson7740 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, strange guy!

@knicba99 Жыл бұрын

That was so wrong.. you shouldn’t have given him anything.. he should do his own work!!

@kevinmonroe6769 Жыл бұрын

Definitely can't stand when someone comes creeping when I'm in a dumpster 😅😅

@lukelegg9915 Жыл бұрын

Mikey got the good stuff 😂 dude was weird though

@frannyescue293 Жыл бұрын

I think he was new at scrapping, and wanted to watch a bit, learn the ropes.

@ddawe31635 Жыл бұрын

That guy, pulling up on you & just sitting there & watching, " GO ON, GIT!" You were the bigger scrapper! For that, God blesses you.

@stubstoo6331 Жыл бұрын

Mike should have kicked his ass.

@markcloutier7087 Жыл бұрын

That guy had a lot of nerve. He should have driven past. You were super nice and even gave him a handout.

@karenkuhr5698 Жыл бұрын

The speeded up video of you turning Dotty around to pick up that dryer was hilarious!!!

@loveofchrist5808 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe that guy just pulls up while you’re inside the big dumpster that would piss me off but you’re the better man . ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

@karenkuhr5698 Жыл бұрын

Maybe he was looking for things to resell as I think it was a returned goods dumpster, not necessarily scrap

@mikeowens2789 Жыл бұрын

@@karenkuhr5698 nope he said scrap u have I want

@DeepSeaDv Жыл бұрын

@@karenkuhr5698 you wait until the guy in the dumpster is finished

@loveofchrist5808 Жыл бұрын

@@DeepSeaDv I agree with you that I should’ve waited till somebody else was finished you just don’t go walking into somebody’s nest those are fighting words here in Texas but Mike he’s a cool headed dude I don’t think he would’ve done that but if it was me I probably would’ve walked away but after I said a few nasty things to him. God bless you brother. ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

@loveofchrist5808 Жыл бұрын

@@mikeowens2789 you’re right I did hear him say scrap he did say scrap but I think Mike did the right thing because you never know nowadays in Houston is a very very dangerous city even more dangerous than some border towns from Mexico in Texas according to the FBI statistics. God bless you brother take care be careful out there. ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

@Sweetyhide Жыл бұрын

My granddaughter laughs so hard when you Poot jumping out of the dumpster. 🤣

@sonnysixkiller2364 Жыл бұрын

Farted

@satanloses Жыл бұрын

Be careful the older ya get that poot will fool ya

@AB-un4io Жыл бұрын

It’s the little things! 😂

@riverrat82 Жыл бұрын

I laugh every time

@epluribusunum6622 Жыл бұрын

He probably needs a bowel movement

@kori_snw Жыл бұрын

Can't believe the audacity of that other dude. You handled it in a way that would make your momma proud though. Good haul!!

@Stan6494 Жыл бұрын

Big man tackling 2 filing cabinets ,absolute class 😂😂

@castite Жыл бұрын

Let’s just admire the generosity of this man

@lilyrose3145 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we all know that Mike is a good guy .We love his energy.

@stubstoo6331 Жыл бұрын

Nope Mike should have kicked his ass and not filmed it. That creep was weird.

@Metaobserver Жыл бұрын

@@stubstoo6331you always point the 🦵 kick in the ass.

@supremeknowing7896 Жыл бұрын

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@vivianbrett3782 Жыл бұрын

No doubt 😊

@TNgrandee3 Жыл бұрын

My giggle gets going when you do the screeching tires and fast turnaround. Always a treat watching Mike The Scavenger!!!

@heshari44 Жыл бұрын

Helping the second man shows that you have a big heart.. a good man 👍

@sherbert500 Жыл бұрын

Mike is now embroiled in a full on scrap turf war 😆

@gingerd9860 Жыл бұрын

Was a bit worried about that other scrapper turned up just staring at you’ “ creepy “. Stay safe Mike.🫶👍🫶👍Nan 86🇬🇧

@stevejones2477 Жыл бұрын

Given up day job learnt so much of Mike most greatful.

@aliyaforever2254 Жыл бұрын

As soon as I hear your voice I get Happy! "What we got over hereee!" ❤

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

He is so much fun and has the biggest heart, we love to see what he will find, have a fantastic day. I love it when says the What we got HERRRRRrrr, lol.

@aliyaforever2254 Жыл бұрын

@@truenaturestormers2525 omg yes! I love his spirit. Divers are the new Super Heros of our planet! Saving treasures from filling up landfills all over this country. I have nothing but respect for them all! 🙏🏾♥️

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

@@aliyaforever2254 Me too, my brother and I use to get food from thedumpster and give it to our neighbors, until they put it in an indoor dumpster, we could not believe what they threw away, no one ever got sick either, we love ya. Have a fantastic day, we did eat the food also, so much waste, but we where happy to get the food.

@gaiaocracy Жыл бұрын

The fast forward with sound effects sequence is hilarious!

@kaziglu8344 Жыл бұрын

Something I'd like & I bet a lot of other people would like is a compilation of Mike's favorite songs to listen to while driving around getting scrap.

@Nikkistrict Жыл бұрын

Yes! Like a playlist

@reyong4217 Жыл бұрын

First come first grab! You're good, Mike. You were nice enough to give him that biggie box of scrap.

@MeatsackMiracle Жыл бұрын

PILLAGE COMPETITION! LMAO Moke's too nice... sharing his bounty!

@matthewelliott2213 Жыл бұрын

I was eating while traveling and saw something on the menu called "scrapple". I asked the waitress if I was in Mike The Scavenger's restaurant but she wasn't laughing...

@donnac.3268 Жыл бұрын

YIKES! must of been in the eastern US? In the mid 70's as a newly married military wife, i visited Philadelphia with a friend to visit her parents, they served me scraple for breakfast, this friend told me its a sausage made with meat byproducts not even good enough for hot dogs😮, i ate a very small amount later i thanked her parents for their hospitality, almost 50 years later scrapple sausage has never touched my lips..NOPE NO THANKS!

@mariowickel456 Жыл бұрын

Maybe olboy was an employee where that dumpster was and knew that stuff was there coming to get it after hours.

@roxannepruitt4024 Жыл бұрын

Still. Its not right to roll up on another diver

@sandrapineda8606 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely hate it when someone rolls up on me while I'm dumpster diving. My tolerance isn't what it used to be, and I know that I wouldn't be very nice in telling the person to leave. It is so rude and inconsiderate!

@Scotts23 Жыл бұрын

That bloke who pulled up properly peed me off apart from that great video Mike hope you're well and feeling good

@mary-ruthflores4107 Жыл бұрын

You are a true gentleman! Well handled! Especially since there are some strange (not Mike of course) people out there!

@MrJasonbusch Жыл бұрын

One Golden rule is Never give up your dumpster tell them to stay away this one is your favorite

@marktimmons6149 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Mike watch your head another great video from Mike the scavenger 4:20 .

@debbrabossier7284 Жыл бұрын

Great picks. That one chair was a shower chair for the disabled. Thanks❤

@johndaley9188 Жыл бұрын

You are clearly back. As long as you were done pulling from that dumpster, OK to leave the crumbs.

@DCHoosier62 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Pretty good haul! I agree, that guy was a little sketchy. You take the meat, leave him the bones. 😁 Be safe out there!!😊

@corrinnacase9233 Жыл бұрын

LMBO your driving 🤣 thank you for sharing this 😁🥰❤️

@danielluera5932 Жыл бұрын

I can't unhear it now. Thanks Mike. "DAddy likes poles" lol

@TheKatteoogje Жыл бұрын

That was so nice of you! TY

@leeales63 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Mikey time.

@donnapadgett6583 Жыл бұрын

Your really nice to that other person. I feel he should have left then come back. Enjoyed your video. Lots of great finds. God bless you and be safe

@tinabrewer_24ab12 Жыл бұрын

Nice haul! Nice of you to give that guy that box with scrap as well as walking away. In this day and age you have to. Never know what he might have done if you hadn't. Stay safe my friend.

@ianrienecker7907 Жыл бұрын

Great episode man. I laughed when you told that guy you got all the scrap🤣

@letiseag.trevino1749 Жыл бұрын

You're a generous man Mike. It could be that he recognized you and wanted to learn from you by watching what You grab. But then , you never know. Better save than sorry! Weird that he didn't leave right away. You ever do any live action Mike? We'd watch your back! 🙄 well try! Love you Mike. It was a good day. Thank you!🤗

@Jan-100 Жыл бұрын

Dont hurt yourself Mike!

@ourlifeinwyoming4654 Жыл бұрын

Look at that green grass. Gotta hit it early before it gets too damn hot!

@Quaderllion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping that guy .. It was so considerate attitude .

@toddwest8618 Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Y’all

@robertschwartzman195 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and Laura I've had that happen quite a few times and it's unnerving when that occurs. I've come across a few of my friends that do the same and to make extra money. One of my friends has a big rack truck and goes to big places where he gets tonnage of wire. I've even helped him. Have a wonderful weekend with the pups.

@johnmccanntruth Жыл бұрын

Looked like a pretty good day of scrapping…

@vortex-sz7ne Жыл бұрын

Love your videos keep it up. (GOD BLESS YOU And YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS).

@marilynbergemann6927 Жыл бұрын

You and THE Scrap and pallet man (Paul) are fun to watch.

@oops8985 Жыл бұрын

YOU CAN DO IT! LIFT THAT SCRAP!

@TK-eg6vp Жыл бұрын

Just what I was hoping to find this morning. Thanks Mike!

@whatalifewhataprice5261 Жыл бұрын

Most people would have run off the competition, but not Mike. Instead he shared. Class act.!

@TheEASdude0825 Жыл бұрын

Nice for u to see a fellow dumpster diver

@mshinski Жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring. Take the high road.

@beccamac3520 Жыл бұрын

18:33 you must've got that racoon good! 😂😂 love it

@JimLooter Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh yes after a long day of studying for exams, Mike's videos are just the right videos to watch and chill out!

@farxbard Жыл бұрын

Mike, You are the hardest working man on KZfaq. I really enjoy watching you clean out those dumpsters.

@Geardog361 Жыл бұрын

Nice haul Mike!

@ronbrandich4196 Жыл бұрын

NICE Haul Mike!!!

@keithgriner330 Жыл бұрын

Love the visual/sound effects. MTS Video makes my weekend so much better. Always in a better mood after watching Mike. Have an awesome weekend Mike, I know I will especially now.😎👊🏻PEACE AND GOD BLESS TO ALL.

@acataneo465 Жыл бұрын

You amaze me how hard you work at scrapping. Guess you are doing well from your surgery back in full swing. Love your videos and sound effects you should add in some sounds for Miss Dottie she works as hard as you. Stay safe out there Mike it a pleasure watching you. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@angie_hutchings Жыл бұрын

Dang you find some awesome things

@leattaslone1800 Жыл бұрын

Good job Mike!

@judithl-akathesausageinspe9388 Жыл бұрын

I love going on your adventures 🌍🛻🤩

@williamsnyder1205 Жыл бұрын

Got a little change in my pocket! What more could you ask for 😂good to see you out and about Big Mike!!!

@liviufer4144 Жыл бұрын

Hallo from romenia

@carola4655 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Northern Ireland

@maxmacdonald7174 Жыл бұрын

Mike did a great job on this video.

@barbaranorrick4164 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thank you Mike

@jeffgriff3837 Жыл бұрын

STRONG LIKE BULL ...Mike 👍

@jamisonallen8710 Жыл бұрын

I've seen alot of scrappers lately and I always think to myself I bet he watches MTS! In my mind you're the OG of scrapping ha

@mdouglaswray Жыл бұрын

I love your stream-of-consciousness narration as you dig! Some funny shit there for sure. Thanks for making these videos, it's encouraging to me to see the recycling process in motion!! GO MIKE!

@goodcitizen7064 Жыл бұрын

What a haul!!

@beccamac3520 Жыл бұрын

I just sold a cb for $25 that I found while scrapping! Free $$ is the best. As always you rock Mike!

@eroltaskin Жыл бұрын

Neşen bol olsun ; kolay gelsin !😊😊😊

@kathylesage6932 Жыл бұрын

You are a good man. We need more like you.

@vickilewis6730 Жыл бұрын

I felt uncomfortable when that guy was creeping on you when you were in the open top. Thank you for leaving him some scraps. You rock!

@cindymichaud7111 Жыл бұрын

God bless you, Mike 🙏👑✝

@matthewgainey8174 Жыл бұрын

He was trying to bogart that scrapy scrap 😂

@angiebaby67 Жыл бұрын

Go Mike Go😂❤

@aileenhaggarty681 Жыл бұрын

Not bad at all. That man was a bit weird. 👍🙏🏻

@arlenesumadia251 Жыл бұрын

Wow your such a good man you share the scrap to that man ..enjoy watching here..been waiting your upload always..stay safe mike..God bless

@DanSmith-cb5vj Жыл бұрын

I liked the "turn around real quick", lol!

@rebacunningham3773 Жыл бұрын

Man, a great haul. Glad to see a new video was watching 3 to 4 years ago but love them all. You are a hulk..thanks Mike..

@virginiacluck2647 Жыл бұрын

He's going to follow like a puppy

@illuminateBeats1 Жыл бұрын

Going to have to start Banging on Dumpsters yo that’s my dumpster right there man you’re on my turf lol

@alanmittan4651 Жыл бұрын

You were so kind to the other scavenger. So admire your deferring to him and you moving on to better scavenging grounds. There's plenty of scrap for all as evidenced by the bounty you brought home.

@s-uv5ed Жыл бұрын

Don't text the person above that's an imposter trying to scam people

@bengone3349 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you Mike. Great mix of scrambles. Hope to see the off load count.

@elainephleps4705 Жыл бұрын

Well you never disapoint mike, stay safe out there!! Angel from Norfolk VA!!

@marshadavenport5715 Жыл бұрын

Mike, you're awesome. Letting that guy have the scrap, and even helping him with the box.

@dawnjennings4864 Жыл бұрын

Awesome pick

@katmania666 Жыл бұрын

Bit cheeky him getting in on your scrap find, kudos to you for being a gentleman 😊

@juliesheahan7844 Жыл бұрын

Mike you are a gentleman. That was nice that you shared that metal with the other guy. 😊❤

@bumble4342 Жыл бұрын

My gawd, your upper body strength is incredible. Best scraper on the internet.

@herbertjanzen3707 Жыл бұрын

Your generosity paid off! Hope the guy will be just as nice to you the next time. 🇨🇦

@janiceconrad5917 Жыл бұрын

Another good haul. Thanks for taking us along and saving the earth...

@tommynoel9929 Жыл бұрын

Sharing the scrap, feeling the flow.

@j.lietka9406 Жыл бұрын

Mike, that's awesome of you to share! It seems with the size of the city & neighborhoods Mike scours / patrols, so to speak, there would be enough to go around! PC's, laptops - yeah!!