Curbside Scavenging "Words To Live By"

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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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  • @EndlessGrind78
    @EndlessGrind782 жыл бұрын

    The inlay on the chopsticks holder looks to be mother of pearl

  • @MikeTheScavenger

    @MikeTheScavenger

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s it!

  • @jerryglass6513

    @jerryglass6513

    2 жыл бұрын

    From abalone shell.

  • @888trains

    @888trains

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MikeTheScavenger I was going to say the same thing he beat me to it they usually use it in a lot of guitar making and the detailing keep up the good scrapping Mike

  • @deenasmusicbox

    @deenasmusicbox

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MikeTheScavenger That's a beautiful box!! It looks it might be mother of pearl inlay and by the color of the wood, probably rosewood. Expensive little chopsticks and an expensive little box to boot! I can't believe that someone tossed that out! Wowzer!

  • @p52893
    @p528934 ай бұрын

    Scrapping is the most truthful and honest job on this planet.

  • @imaginenation3280
    @imaginenation32802 жыл бұрын

    Shocks me how some YT channels have a million subs , when Mike should have 2-3 million easy ... Share the SCAVENGER with everyone .

  • @jvjdrn
    @jvjdrn2 жыл бұрын

    It’s February 2022 and there is a huge shortage of metal on the market. Thank goodness for peeps like Mike who keep this metal in our economy. Watch yo head!

  • @shawnbyers9862
    @shawnbyers98622 жыл бұрын

    Former part time scrapper here, you have the best scavenger videos out there in my opinion. I tried to watch a few others but it was like all they were after was the high dollar stuff, cutting cables and such but I like that you go for it all. Keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching

  • @bigraymie
    @bigraymie2 жыл бұрын

    22:58.... It's a GLASS MAGAZINE RACK Mike... I've never seen one before either

  • @markfurman4386
    @markfurman43862 жыл бұрын

    Little bit of PT in the morning takes you back to formation. Haha! TEN HUT SON! 😀

  • @bearhardcorepicker
    @bearhardcorepicker2 жыл бұрын

    Mother-of-pearl is what you were trying to remember, as for what that inlay is on the chopstick box. Basically it's interior of sea shells.

  • @ertyuiiknbvcx
    @ertyuiiknbvcx2 жыл бұрын

    19:11 If you smash these fluorescent tubes like this it will be mercury vapors coming out for 15 minutes there to breathe in, not good, try avoiding this. 19:56 Yellow 6x9" speakers, might be polypropylene, but mightbe real kevlar too, kevlar is good for sound quality, light weight makes a precise sound. Have them in your truck if they still makes sound that is..? May have been played too loud or for too long. Test with a 1.5 volt battery, it you see movements and hear a click then they're good to go. Often the tweeters die if played too loud. But you can still use the yellow bass speakers on them taking away the tweeter rack and maybe put some other tweeters there as replacements in the coaxial stock setup. Or even add some tweeters on the dashboard ofthe car as a addition by itself. There is capacitors and possibly inductor coils used as a crossover, use them parts for the new tweeter setup to get a ok'ish working crossover. 20:22 Yeah, there you go, you got some replacement tweeters impressingly fast here, faster than that it cant be done :) JBL is a good brand name, they could possibly be titanium horn tweeters. Test them with a 1.5 volt battery the same way, if a click sound then they're likely good. The suspension in speakers may still be damaged or the voice coil glue inside them may have looesened. But you can hear if they are playing good or not by testing them further with a wire from a portable radio or something that makes sound for speakers. 22:55 This may be a magazine or newspaper rack perhaps? 23:16 Saw some wood and mix the sawdust with some wood glue and use it as a filler with your fingers and smoothen it out and voila the wood box will be fine again ready to use :) 24:15 Thank you for reminding me to put a new toothbrush on my shopping list, i use the soft one too :)

  • @nancymorrison9978

    @nancymorrison9978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Breaking it down!😂

  • @vwbusguy

    @vwbusguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rant

  • @billhuman448

    @billhuman448

    2 жыл бұрын

    we like this 4 ever one good advise

  • @shawnstatzer95
    @shawnstatzer952 жыл бұрын

    They say that laughter is the best medicine. Well, your shows are healing me. I love it.

  • @matthew-Williams
    @matthew-Williams2 жыл бұрын

    It always amazes me just how much stuff gets thrown away. We live in such a wasteful society these days.

  • @chriscondon6426
    @chriscondon64262 жыл бұрын

    That narrow glass vase in the stand may have been for bamboo plants that grow in water.

  • @bigsponkymae305

    @bigsponkymae305

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or a magazine holder for the bathroom? Maybe.

  • @kevine9008
    @kevine90082 жыл бұрын

    How can anyone dislike Mike's videos this guy is funny as hell.

  • @deedeejohnson3452
    @deedeejohnson34522 жыл бұрын

    I never knew I liked scrapping until Mike came across my screen . It’s like this most of the videos I watch . The one thing people lack in a lot of channels is personality and you my friend have it in spades makes the videos much more enjoyable.

  • @rosaliezatser1980

    @rosaliezatser1980

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mike , you really was raised to be a wonderful ,funny ,hard working man ........your family really contributed to your non stop determination to succeed in everything that you venture to tackle. You give us so much fun and laughter watching your scavenging in the urban jungle and listening to your hilarious antics with Dotty .. I wonder if you should wear some important face protection while in the dumpsters ....... that might guard your important eyes and breathing from all the stench of the juicy ,wet dumpsters.

  • @jvjdrn

    @jvjdrn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @richardraines2571

    @richardraines2571

    2 жыл бұрын

    hey mike

  • @richardraines2571

    @richardraines2571

    2 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @minipyrokamden2324
    @minipyrokamden23242 жыл бұрын

    Mike has a truck and just filled it up so let’s give a thumbs up

  • @keithgriner330
    @keithgriner3302 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy watching Mike do his thing. The best show on KZread. Look forward to all new shows and still trying to catch up with all the old ones, Mike keep up the AWESOME work very entertaining.

  • @jesusgaston1971

    @jesusgaston1971

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's true, I follow From Lima Peru, South America

  • @wastefulungratfuls
    @wastefulungratfuls2 жыл бұрын

    Trampoline frames make superb greenhouse frames...

  • @ronheydon117

    @ronheydon117

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea Alex.

  • @nancymorrison9978
    @nancymorrison99782 жыл бұрын

    Strongman Mike tossing scrap! Attach that big old speaker magnet on the end of a stick. Boom!💪

  • @rgs4x
    @rgs4x2 жыл бұрын

    That flat grid piece is a ceiling storage unit. $70-$80 in the store.

  • @ScrapPalletMan
    @ScrapPalletMan2 жыл бұрын

    Stoves are the heaviest. Mike "BeastMode" Scavenger!

  • @bakulpitikkronjotan978

    @bakulpitikkronjotan978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mike the scavenger and scrap and pallet the best vidio

  • @stephensmith3708

    @stephensmith3708

    2 жыл бұрын

    What it is , Brother Paul?! Still searching for that wire stripper manuel. But have another true gag gift and it involves the phrase " MY PRECIOUS" Column saying. 😂 You will ge a gas from it! 😂

  • @genehasenbuhler2594

    @genehasenbuhler2594

    2 жыл бұрын

    Naw those darn front loader washing machines are much heavier!😣

  • @stevefielder1249

    @stevefielder1249

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dynamic Duo boys MIKE THE SCAVENGER AND SCRAP N PALLET MAN. IN THE HOUSE

  • @zatoichi3134

    @zatoichi3134

    2 жыл бұрын

    hope mike's wearing a back brace cos if/when it snaps, ouch! it's never the same again.

  • @Jibbie49
    @Jibbie4911 ай бұрын

    Mike, just keep it coming and we will be here.

  • @desireeschweizer7640
    @desireeschweizer76402 жыл бұрын

    DOTTIE NEEDS A TRAILER.

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray2 жыл бұрын

    Love that theme song. Always makes me smile.

  • @Water-Proof
    @Water-Proof2 жыл бұрын

    I hope Mike never becomes a hoarder because he can stack a shit ton of stuff in a small space. I'm always thinking the video must be about over because Dottie is definitely stuffed, Mike grabs two more refrigerators a dishwasher and an oven! 🤣

  • @KamboCan629
    @KamboCan6292 жыл бұрын

    That mental frame is a rack that hangs down from rafters in garage for storage. Totes fit in them perfectly.

  • @rondaford8979
    @rondaford89792 жыл бұрын

    "Scraptastic" load! That Samsung box almost got the best of ya!

  • @timothypirnat3754
    @timothypirnat37542 жыл бұрын

    You put out consistently great content for those of us who do, or like to watch scrapping videos.

  • @offwithhishead2556
    @offwithhishead25562 жыл бұрын

    That glass vase is for displaying your favorite frisbee.

  • @sherryluna8325
    @sherryluna8325 Жыл бұрын

    Mother of pearl on that chopstick box.

  • @uberinfo2056
    @uberinfo20562 жыл бұрын

    Were I live I see dumpsters all over the place, at machine shops, stores, ect. Your vids make me want to get a old used truck and go scavenging, keep on scraping BIG MIKE, AND ILL KEEP WATCHING, TAKE CARE, AND STAY OUT OF THE JUICE !!!!

  • @roxannetrainor67
    @roxannetrainor672 жыл бұрын

    A great day for you Scavy,Jackpot on two dumpsters,💯🆓💯🆓

  • @robertrollins8506
    @robertrollins85062 жыл бұрын

    I use to scrap before I got disabled. I sometimes pick stuff up in my handicap van with my dad. I brought home some bed frames an drilled the rivets out to have something to do. An now I piled up the angle iron an waiting to use the for projects later. We also picked up a trampoline an a few lawnmowers an some other metal.

  • @ronaldsteichen838
    @ronaldsteichen8382 жыл бұрын

    Awesome haul making that money money money

  • @mikeniesen2213
    @mikeniesen22132 жыл бұрын

    I have been doing what you do for over 20 years goodjob Mike ND it's a good thing seeing prices are going up

  • @johnnyhart1073
    @johnnyhart10732 жыл бұрын

    Getting the display TV was the best I laughed out loud

  • @stephenlabombard5191
    @stephenlabombard51912 жыл бұрын

    "And such" i love it!

  • @junkjockey
    @junkjockey2 жыл бұрын

    Git-er-Dun.....You tha man..... Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @kimlines9905
    @kimlines99052 жыл бұрын

    And ignore the thumbs down on your video's. Mike... Lots of Jealousy mate. You make me roll up laughing 🤣🇬🇧

  • @jerryglass6513
    @jerryglass65132 жыл бұрын

    The glass is a flower vase. For any type of cut You can grow daffodils or tulips in them.

  • @ChrisBarrow-617

    @ChrisBarrow-617

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looks more like a magazine rack to me

  • @robinscarborough6969

    @robinscarborough6969

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisBarrow-617 lololol

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa66902 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another great awesome video. You found some good scrap. 😀👍❤🇨🇦

  • @juanitaminch4540

    @juanitaminch4540

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you see a skeleton leg bone in the back of the pick up at 2:26?

  • @andrewgraham9645
    @andrewgraham96452 жыл бұрын

    Nice pile of scrap n junk bro Mike.. The Scavenger does it again.. 👍😊🤙😎

  • @barrylonyai1530
    @barrylonyai15302 жыл бұрын

    HI Mike great video great scrap load .

  • @MommaOG
    @MommaOG2 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I love this video dumpster diving and curbside 😍 you find the coolest stuff, love the box and much love to you too Mike❤️ your fans in SC🥰😎🤘🏻

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier59742 жыл бұрын

    Great curbside and dumpster scrapping two thumbs

  • @andrewkiwi1
    @andrewkiwi12 жыл бұрын

    The glass thing on a stand is a Magazine Rack which would sit beside the lounge suite for Mums magazines. Popular in the 60s and 70s.

  • @tatchley3049
    @tatchley30492 жыл бұрын

    Scraptastic Day!

  • @Azoreanislandgirl
    @Azoreanislandgirl2 жыл бұрын

    Mike is a fun Scraper !!!

  • @Hacksaw37
    @Hacksaw372 жыл бұрын

    Love it when a dumpster keeps on giving.

  • @lisagood1272
    @lisagood12722 жыл бұрын

    Great haul! It’s mother of pearl 🌸

  • @DIYwithBatteries
    @DIYwithBatteries2 жыл бұрын

    Always with the awesome stuff

  • @thadofalltrades
    @thadofalltrades2 жыл бұрын

    I just recently scrapped out a microwave and now I'm drooling every time I watch you or e-waste Ben pick one up.

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer66062 жыл бұрын

    Good job scrapping today 👍

  • @thetezz0001
    @thetezz00012 жыл бұрын

    Yes mike happy hunting

  • @robertferrell8518
    @robertferrell85182 жыл бұрын

    Hey Young Mike that is abalone shell or mother of pearl, mini Asian cultures use that along with Jade in furniture and a host of things. Yes that’s abalone shell and then polished off sometimes set in lacquer…

  • @elizabethrose8504
    @elizabethrose85042 жыл бұрын

    The shiny stuff on the box is mother of pearl inlay beautiful….

  • @michaelschuenemann3505
    @michaelschuenemann35052 жыл бұрын

    Street and Dumpster Diving Adventure - Lots of Fans - Windows - Wire and Lights - wow - that was Brilliant - You are so lucky sniffing out these Dumpsters Time and Time again - we love it ! Blessings from us in Australia !!!!

  • @simplysandy3288
    @simplysandy32882 жыл бұрын

    That was fun! Thanks so much for sharing 💜

  • @uberdogsequoia
    @uberdogsequoia2 жыл бұрын

    Mother of pearl

  • @leattaslone1800
    @leattaslone18002 жыл бұрын

    Good job young man! It’s awesome the way you grab the appliances and just throw them in the truck with out a problem!! I love your videos!!!

  • @rastamanralph6670
    @rastamanralph66702 жыл бұрын

    Mother of pearl is the the name of the pattern of on the chopsticks box.👍

  • @malleg5475
    @malleg54752 жыл бұрын

    Shhhcream and shhcream for scweems, love yo stuff Mike, makes me laugh, mind yo head,mind yo head. From Mal Uk

  • @larryvercauteren22
    @larryvercauteren222 жыл бұрын

    that wooden jewelry box is pretty neat i bet mrs mike the scavenger would like that lol

  • @johnnilsson1311
    @johnnilsson13112 жыл бұрын

    Another nice haul again Mike, look for the vids daily. There are many guys and gals doing these vids but none like the original Host With The Most. Those bulbs bro the white coating is toxic bro becareful not to breath that suff in! Safety First!

  • @juanitaminch4540

    @juanitaminch4540

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who else saw the skeleton leg bone in the back just when he was picking up that table thing at 2:26

  • @dorotheamason9186
    @dorotheamason9186 Жыл бұрын

    Just put some felt down in the bottom of the wooden box. It's beautiful!!! Sell if you don't want it. Too pretty to throw away.!😎

  • @jvjdrn
    @jvjdrn2 жыл бұрын

    Let’s help get Mike to 400k subs! He works hard for the money!

  • @leonardtreadway7082
    @leonardtreadway70822 жыл бұрын

    Great curbside/dumpster combo!!!!

  • @anndefauw1161
    @anndefauw11612 жыл бұрын

    How did I miss this one, shaking my head lol nice one, stay safe stay blessed stay amazing 👏 🙏 💓

  • @d.t.4523
    @d.t.45232 жыл бұрын

    Everyone passes by the dumpster in plain sight. Decorated chopsticks are not for eating. Good luck Mike! 👍

  • @lucretiadewberry9378
    @lucretiadewberry93782 жыл бұрын

    Lovely mother of pearl inlay! Great video as always!

  • @dedieseleuropeanautospecia7170
    @dedieseleuropeanautospecia71702 жыл бұрын

    Its scrapio, on his scraptastic voyage yall!!!

  • @robertordewald8678
    @robertordewald86782 жыл бұрын

    The man who has it all gets it all and more!

  • @campervan-john
    @campervan-john2 жыл бұрын

    Loads of stuff, good stuff. 👍👍

  • @KimberlyMays6
    @KimberlyMays62 жыл бұрын

    I think the chopsticks box is inlaid with abalone (the inside of shells).

  • @margiebrown7436

    @margiebrown7436

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was going to say the same thing. 👍🏼

  • @zatoichi3134

    @zatoichi3134

    2 жыл бұрын

    down here in New Zealand we call them 'Paua', from the Maori language. peace

  • @cindiweber3075
    @cindiweber30752 жыл бұрын

    Love it!!

  • @rhondaredeemedprodigal
    @rhondaredeemedprodigal2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Mike. We love that wooden box you found on the curb. The day for window screen. Banana 🍌

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt26192 жыл бұрын

    Three times screens you've found. I think that's special.

  • @jesusgaston1971
    @jesusgaston19712 жыл бұрын

    Was a good day, congrats, I follow you From Lima Peru, South America. I saw all your videos every Night Iam asleep until 4am all days hehehe

  • @bucsforlife2549
    @bucsforlife25492 жыл бұрын

    :Monitoring your arm...." 🤣

  • @ramoshurgaia7651
    @ramoshurgaia76512 жыл бұрын

    Good job.

  • @robbaker629
    @robbaker6292 жыл бұрын

    Love curbside runs.

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt91482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along on your urban quest. Have you considered contacting a sociologist at you local college? As a student (decades ago) our urban studies professor had us survey trash in various neighborhoods and report our findings. There must be some correlation between ceiling fans and window screens while all the fluorescent and halogen lighting fixtures are probably being upgraded to LEDs to save power. Stay safe out there. Peace brother

  • @MSPARKS
    @MSPARKS2 жыл бұрын

    Woo hoo .. Love your videos Mike !

  • @christophebertaux8989
    @christophebertaux89892 жыл бұрын

    Good job once again!

  • @nachostuff
    @nachostuff2 жыл бұрын

    Solid day - that glass thingy is very cool. Love me some aluminum screens and such. Happy Hunting!

  • @arsme3287
    @arsme32872 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you forthe work you do.

  • @jennifersaunders7456
    @jennifersaunders74562 жыл бұрын

    Great job Mike beat the cord cutter shout out from the Bahamas

  • @tonistillions1058
    @tonistillions10582 жыл бұрын

    You said we got to "Fill up this puppy" I thought her name is Dottie? LOL!!!!

  • @wackyrice1
    @wackyrice12 жыл бұрын

    you could sure make a NICE screen house with all those screens

  • @markbonett170
    @markbonett1702 жыл бұрын

    that box is awsome

  • @patriciamorton1068
    @patriciamorton10682 жыл бұрын

    I love a Swingline stapler!!

  • @JneaCho
    @JneaCho2 жыл бұрын

    Hes so strong like always in hurry 🤣👏🏻😊

  • @ja-canadian5451
    @ja-canadian54512 жыл бұрын

    Those florescent fixtures in the last bin look almost old enough that the ballasts might have PCBs in them. Ballasts made after PCBs were banned all are labeled PCB free. If they don't say then they contain PCB and should be taken to the hazardous waste drop off. Keep them out of the shread pile.

  • @robertlee3734
    @robertlee37342 жыл бұрын

    another good run nice load

  • @aaronvanauken9706
    @aaronvanauken97062 жыл бұрын

    Thanx Mike

  • @pbs4535
    @pbs45352 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mikey be careful shattering tube lights the glass is really thin Wear clear goggles getting them out of light fixtures don’t get any In your eyes. That’s a warning to all divers.

  • @diggingindiana1464

    @diggingindiana1464

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is the least of his worries! The mercury vaper in them is highly poisonous!..

  • @darrylhaynes9208

    @darrylhaynes9208

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mike is immune to the mercury poisoning and eats glass shards for breakfast.

  • @diggingindiana1464

    @diggingindiana1464

    2 жыл бұрын

    So Mike is God?💪

  • @Manhandle730

    @Manhandle730

    Жыл бұрын

    @@diggingindiana1464 scrap god of his region.

  • @petekbleeepingaustralia8720
    @petekbleeepingaustralia87202 жыл бұрын

    Scrap and Stuff 🤘👍🏼🍺 abalone shell chop stick box

  • @tammyreeves168
    @tammyreeves1682 жыл бұрын

    WOW. How did you ever teach Dottie to straighten and stack all the scrap when you throw it in. Lol. You always seem to fill the truck all the way when you curb scrap but seem to make more money with the dumpsters. Although the little boxes had some neat things in them. Stay safe and God Bless Mighty Mike and Dottie

  • @joseebedard3180
    @joseebedard31802 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the awesomeness!

  • @juanitaminch4540

    @juanitaminch4540

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone see the skeleton leg in the pick up at 2:26?

  • @MB-bt9km
    @MB-bt9km2 жыл бұрын

    that glass thing looks like it'd be a magazine/newspaper rack kinda thing

  • @ja-canadian5451

    @ja-canadian5451

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought it looked like a vase for making a centerpiece on a long table.

  • @francesconrad9671
    @francesconrad96712 жыл бұрын

    Nice haul mike, stay safe

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