Dumpster Diving & Curbsiding "It'll Buff Out!"
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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. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!
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You know it’s cold when the OG scrapper has his long Levis on.
Has anyone ever called about the noise from the dumpsters? I love it lol 😂😂😂😂😂
Mike! Always the remedy to a crappy day!
The way you got those cabinets out was very stealthy ! LOVE your adventures!
Mike, Thank you for showing LE and telling us what happened. Stop signs are for our safety.😊
The comfort glide sheets in the medical dumpster are VERY useful for all sorts of things (throw away tarp or drop cloth). Also, you can put them on pet beds when the pooches are ill. We once used one as a sling to carry a big dog in to the vet office. If you see them again, you might grab a little stack. I bet you would find them useful, too.
@christophertaylor2464
6 ай бұрын
What is the reason for dumping medical stuff. I mean the sheets and the sharps container do not go bad. I would buy a case of 3M medical tape . I have to use medical tape every day for the rest of my life so to find some at a discount I would be all over it.
@bailey1000100
6 ай бұрын
3M. Anything 3M is good.That medical tape is good stuff. The sheets too.@@christophertaylor2464
Interesting how you don't get stopped when doing dumpster dives, where suspicions might surely arise, then when you mess with public surface streets, flashing lights magically appear. Glad you respectfully made friends with the folks in blue. That's how the good word about your truck gets into the system.
@joshuamorris9050
4 ай бұрын
Yea but as long as no crime was committed they can’t do anything especially take your property
Betty’s new walls are great.
Videos like this prove that Mike earns every penny he gets.
Thanks Officer for taking pity on our Mike lol . Peace from the snowy North .
Yes Mike! Loving the extra roof bar to protect the top. 😎👍🏻
Let's do this!! 😏 Always love me some Mr Scavenger!
A big shoutout to Mike mom and dad respect/peace god bless ✋
Nuts what gets dumped! 😢 Needles😮 Cabinets😊 Love Betty's new walls 😊
It got down to -31 degrees here in Nebraska last night….I saw the forecast for Texas was gonna be below freezing and started saying prayers it wouldn’t turn out like it did a few winters back there in Texas…keeping everyone in my prayers that all stay safe and warm and we all get through this cold weather with no major issues! Take care everyone!
@christophertaylor2464
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the prayers. I'm in central Texas and when I saw how cold it was going to be up north I started praying for everyone. I think that a lot of people are going to be dealing with Frozen water pipes and broken water pipes. I pray that everyone can get their water pipes fixed in a timely manner. GOD BLESS EVERYONE AMEN .
Needles do have an expiration date. I’m a retired nurse. They can be put in the trash since they are still sealed. Love you, love your content. Been watching since your first video!!! Keep on scrapping!!!
@lizzmil
6 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly! I don’t understand rest of the stuff though. Sadly they might have simply dumped extra or unnecessary inventory which is sad
Mike the Savage Creature... 😊 man handled them cabinets. LoL
Love the more "earthy" tones of your side rails!
I love the new Color Scheme on the Walls looks great.
The philosophy of Mike the Scavenger, no scrap left behind. Have a great day and be safe out there. Much love ❤️❤️
I used to listen to the local police radio and they occasionally got calls about suspicious vehicles. They referred to people doing what you do as "Curbside Entrepreneurs".
Great timing beating the ice. Careful out there. That cop was nice to let you go. There's still good ones out there.
You're a beast, Mike.
Stay safe and stay warm Mike
17 below here in SANFORD, Michigan. We were out of power for three 56 hours no heat in this temperature. Let me tell you we borrowed down to stay warm. Love watching you scrap! Say to wife and fur babies.
@j.lietka9406
6 ай бұрын
Either Paul A. Or Paula, hope you are staying warm! Is your power / heat back on?
@karenkuhr5698
6 ай бұрын
YIKES!!
Thanks for taking me along with you. Stay safe. 👍🙏🏻❤️
Don't Disturb the White Powder ! Nice Betty Walls - Clever indeed ! Fight with Office Cabinets - Mike's the Winner ! 32 Deg C here in Australia ! Ah - Mr.Police Man ! Full House - well Done - Great Curbside and Dumpster - always a Pleasure ! Cheers from Australia !!!!
That exercise bike is legit……👍🏻👍🏻
Excellence ! Sometimes I think you could have a ceiling fan side business because most of all the fans you collect are perfect . People are just remodeling and don't want them., They are worth a hell of a lot more than scrap. To buy new are not cheap. Always fun to watch you !
Stay safe, Mike. A few years back, when I visited West Texas, there was a freeze, and it was bitterly cold. Iced roads, and my flight got pushed back a couple of days to come back to Massachusetts.
I like the episodes where you finish the load at the scrapyard. Job from beginning to end.
@langsense
4 ай бұрын
I miss the old days in that the scrapyard visits had their own videos. For some reason I always enjoyed the music on them.. very relaxing.. and the little guitar action in the middle of it from Mike. 😊
glad the officer was a cool guy , he knows you are a good guy .
11degrees, 10 inches of snow, and more coming. Northern Michigan. Love your comments while scrapping. Makes me laugh.
🙋 Mike. Thanks for the New Video. Nice Bike for your Dad. Not so big and bulky. Just the right size. Great HAUL.👍👍👍. Stay Safe out there and God Bless you and your Family. Say hi to your Wife. Thanks. 😇🙏🤗😘
Hi Mike ,Hi,Betty.Yes I live in Iowa and its very cold here.We are used to harsh winters.😊❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️☃️🌧☃️
Maybe you could have used a piece from the rack for your metal on the head board so the cab wouldn't get damaged. Here in Northwestern Tennessee we've got 3 to 4 inches of snow on January 14 and 15, 2024. It's beginning to melt today the 16th.. Mike stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your time to make these videos for your viewers. God Bless you and your wife
Stay warm Mike, thank you for another great video ❤
😊ha ha "gently used fle cabinets" 😂 i love uour humor!
Great job Mike! Stay safe and warm!
Mike ! Mike ! Mike ! Thanks for taking us along! It's 18 degrees right now which is way warmer then it was yesterday! I appreciate you! So cool to find the bike for your dad ! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!! Stay weird!!!!
It's a good thing you added the THIRD RAIL!!! 👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣👏🏻🤣
Be safe during your cold weather! It’s -5 here in Michigan!! Snuggle up!!😊☃️❄️
Hey Mike so much for being quiet 😂
@karbear26
6 ай бұрын
Quiet is not his forte!!
It's 11° here in Beautiful Lake Bridgeport Texas. Just cold, no ice. It's good that cold only effects the scrapper and not the scrap. Lololol, Awesome run today, stay warm Mike.
Laughed my head off at M-O-O-N! Awesome.
Love the content great job as usual
I try to make the least amount of noise as possible when I dumpster dive, lol
I used to see wire and pipe and metal… Now I see snibbets, sticks, and scrap. You are helping save this trash infested country, one load at a time. Late 60’s, my scraping was different. Keep it up!,,
Oh wow lots of good stuff. Its 8 degrees tonight here in Arkansas with snow..last week it wasx54 degrees and sunny so crazy. You take care .thanks mike😊😊😊
Thanks for another great video. Terrible to see all the health care stuff in the trash. No wonder the health care is in need of extra funds all around the world😖😖 It's cold here too in Ireland. Our temps have gone down between -4 to -8 the last few days with the addition of show. Stay safe & warm out there when driving. It's not you that has a problem driving, its others that could cause the problems. Goodnight wishes to all from Ireland 🥰❄️🍀🇮🇪
Stay warm Mike , Nice score on the bike for you Dad ,
Mike, it was smart to make Betty's walls higher and also to protect the roof of the truck.
Love your videos bro. It’s 4 with a real feel of -14. Stay warm y’all. And happy hunting.
Stay safe!! Ice is nothing to mess with! Nice load.
Mike the Transpore tape is great for anything that you would use painters tape. I use it while embroidering quilts. Also the syringes and needles are good for glueing in small spaces. You can put say wood glue in the syringe and squirt it into small cracks then toss the needle in the sharps containers. I would have loved to have the box of tape. Retired OR nurse here. You learn to use items in all kinds of ways.
@christophertaylor2464
6 ай бұрын
I would buy a case of the 3M medical tape at a discount. I have to use medical tape every day for the rest of my life. I would love to be able to buy a case of tape at a discount.
Last week here in Iowa it was -19 degrees over night and like -1 degrees for the high during the day. On top of the cold weather we had like 20 inches of snow come through. The we had blowing snow that shout down most of the state for a couple of days. The wife and myself where stuck in the house for three days. Lucky we had lots of food. Love the videos keep them coming.
7:13 Betty’s walls look fantastic!
Appreciate the journey and all of the goodies that go with it. Thx MTS.
Hey Mike, got a snow storm last night and lots of that white stuff ( I from NE Ohio). For you all too get that is just insane. Stay safe ❤
Mike Thank You, It's great to see the Scrap Badger in Action 😊.
Hey Mike! How are you and your family ❤. Thanks for sharing ❤❤
Greetings Mike. The truck looks awesome. It was 3 degrees ìn Cleveland Ohio last night. Be healthy, blessed and safe with the inclement weather. God bless your family always
That big pressure gauge might be a good thing to make into a clock for a mancave/garage.
Mike my daughter is a nurse and all medical supplies are dated. She takes her outdated supplies to a close by nursing college. They always really appreciate them!
@karbear26
6 ай бұрын
That’s a really good idea!
Thanks for another great video bud
Great video mike, love the new walls they look great!!!
There are some nice officers out there. And this was one of them for sure. 👍⭐️
Thanks, Mike for another great one! It was a chilly -19 in Denver last night. Temps dropped 9 degrees in 5 minutes. It's nuts!
-45 all week here in Alberta. I hope u all survive.
Glad you didn't get stuck with those needles. Betty White looks full.❤❤❤ Love your videos, from NC. Cold here😂
You sure do your part of keeping stuff out of the landfills. Every haul is different, but still things get tossed out for some unknown reason.
Great design for the walls.
Mike you might want to check with your vet or animal shelter to see if they could use some of the medical supplies. The syringes are still sterile as long as packaging hasn’t been damaged. Thanks for sharing.
I wonder what the guy who threw all those file cabinets would say if he came out of the building just to see it all flying out of the dumpster and laying on the ground. LOL
Im back after unwanted break Ive missed the joy ur content brings me.
I always start humming the theme to Tetris towards the end of the video 😂
Hey Mike you could be up here today in Russellville, Kentucky its a whopping 4 degrees here buddy , youre friend staying warm The Kentucky Dumpster Inspector😅😅😅 , AKA Bobby Kennedy
Mike you treated those cabinets like a red headed step child. Lol
Good haul Mike!! Its 8 degrees right now in Indiana. It's a heat wave considering the past 2 days!!😂 Stay safe and warm!!❤
Betty White looks like a scavenger truck now with her news siderails. Good looking rails!
❤❤❤ Bună seara Mike felicitări ❤❤❤
Love the Tom Cullen reference!
Awesome video thanks for sharing Mike stay warm and be safe
I'm retired and would love to tag along a couple of days a week with this guy. Just for the thrill of the find. Nice job, Mike! We need more of you.
The stand.. reference 👌🏼
Hey Mike here in St. Charles IL we had some sub zero temperatures. And some schools were closed because of the cold. The schools didn’t want their students to freeze standing outside waiting for the bus. 🚌 I don’t blame them I wouldn’t want my kids outside in this weather. Keep the kids safe inside. And you keep safe as well.
@karbear26
6 ай бұрын
Yup elearning for my daughter too in district 308!
Just when I think you can’t possibly get any more on the truck, you do😮. 🐎✌️
We need sound effects when you're snapping off the ceiling fan blades😂 nice work Mike!
Man... I can hear those metal cabinets all the way out here in AZ...clang...clang...clang
You do know the scrap yard will dismantle and demolish those filing cabinets for you....for free!😂
5:30 preppers would love that medical stuff for when the SHTF. It's expired but still good
Hey there Mike, Betty got another full tummy. ❤. You please be careful while driving, ice is Nothing to take lightly. I’m on the Northern border of Lake Ontario and right now we’re in a deep freeze. We’re used to this stuff but we still drive carefully. Take Care Peace and Love You ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧🇨🇦
Yes I’m from Iowa now 51 years in Arizona. Yes Iowa got a good 10” of snow. It was blizzard conditions. Blowing wind snowing white out through the last week. No school No work in most places. Some even passed away from the cold conditions.
Your vet would love some of that stuff.
Mike you da man you get a workout with those filing cabinets!
Someone has already given up on their New Year resolutions. Out with the exercise equipment. 😂😂
"Moon that spells" - Mike The Scavenger.... The man in black is coming for you Mike!
Should have grabbed those blankets. Then you could be full of "sheet". 🎶 Ohh i love the unistrut 🎵.
Mickey Scavenger, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Wow, you gave yourself a nickname, Mickey
Cold here in Chicago zero and below. 🥶27 ° sounds like a heat wave