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Dumpster Diving "It's An Absolute Doozy"

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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  • @paulandersen9386
    @paulandersen93863 жыл бұрын

    Mike, let me add my voice to those who are worried about your knees. As a young man I worked with horses jump up, jump down. Now at 73 I am paying the price. Get a small ladder or step stool. I am not sure what the monetary benefits are but you are sure helping the planet. God bless.

  • @KarmaTribe

    @KarmaTribe

    3 жыл бұрын

    My 65 year old father just got both knees replaced because of going up and down ladders for a roofing company for over 40 years. It's usage of any kind, things wear out with over use. Finding a happy medium or using it while you got it is all I can chalk it up too. Both my mother and myself need knee replacements, so genetics is also a factor. Sorry your knees give you so much trouble.

  • @superchuck3259
    @superchuck32593 жыл бұрын

    Setup the exhaust vent so if painting, you can get fresh air in the space. Ideal paint outside. But if raining, you can paint inside with a vent or just to cool the garage off. Always good uses to this NEW Junk :)

  • @jfields7516
    @jfields75163 жыл бұрын

    I think I'm addicted to your videos. Brings me joy and laughs in such dismal times were in. I love how you just get in them dumpsters and do your thing. Your not afraid of no covid,LOL!! Be safe my friend!!

  • @jfields7516
    @jfields75163 жыл бұрын

    You are simply entertaining to watch. Lots of cool stuff for sure!! Keep them videos coming.

  • @w8what575
    @w8what5753 жыл бұрын

    I got caught at a large retail store last night...the employees stuck around until 2 am and actually caught me in the dumpster 😂....I grabbed the stuff that was good and hoped out...laughed and told them if they didn’t like it then get a compactor! What’s the big deal anyway...lol...I won’t shop at the store even if it were the last place open to do shopping lol...

  • @mithrilsilver575

    @mithrilsilver575

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what I'm talking about big guy!!!!

  • @tatmamagarcia3

    @tatmamagarcia3

    Жыл бұрын

    😮😊

  • @lynfreeman2383
    @lynfreeman2383 Жыл бұрын

    Shows how much we follow along with you when we worry about your health and suggest care tips! You should be glad that we care about you and want you protected in this day and age when many are so selfish they wouldn’t spit on you if you were on fire! They’d get their phones ready to film it, though!😂

  • @MommaOG
    @MommaOG3 жыл бұрын

    Of course we want you to score good, sometimes we just want to go on the adventures with you🙂

  • @MrShekoexile
    @MrShekoexile3 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear that we're getting through to you about the knees. I'm five months on from the first surgery and I've about learned to walk again bro. Went out scrapping the other night and the way I gotta bend the leg to get in and out of the truck slowed me down considerably. Still scored a good pile of stuff though. Take it easy on yourself and avoid the whole drama.

  • @WritenRun
    @WritenRun3 жыл бұрын

    It's Houston. They'll steal your grandma out of the car if she's wearing a gold chain.

  • @denisekidder2261
    @denisekidder22613 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes those AC's just need to be cleaned. Change the filter and I bet it works. Stay safe and healthy Mike 🙏💖🙏

  • @danhalen2579
    @danhalen25793 жыл бұрын

    Time to put some of those cameras up at the house. Even just as decoys

  • @RED-ft8gl
    @RED-ft8gl3 жыл бұрын

    Scrap yards won’t take a dam fire extinguisher but they will gladly let some dodgy bloke come in with 300 cats in his truck

  • @urbansmokes

    @urbansmokes

    3 жыл бұрын

    not at any scrap yard in my area, that would get you barred and the police called to report you. you have to have proof of ownership or be an auto mechanic with documentation. only one will take them and pay you without proof will pay you like 5% market value. Now idk about iscrap's RRcats platform which buys from people nationwide, i hope they wouldnt be that shoddy but who knows.

  • @joec4278
    @joec42783 жыл бұрын

    Mike The Scavenger is like a cat, always lands on his feet. Telling him to not jump is like putting Baby in the corner. It ain’t going to happen!

  • @JT-il3fe

    @JT-il3fe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol Like the Dirty Dancing reference Mike might get it but I’m sure the millennials will think you’re talking about punishing a kid for acting up 😂

  • @ryantoyk5628
    @ryantoyk56283 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Mike, I live in Indiana and we've had a rash of catalytic converter thefts too. A man was just busted for selling over 50 to a scrap yard. I work for Toyota and we had several weeks where someone was sneaking through our parking lots and taking them too.

  • @robertschwartzman195

    @robertschwartzman195

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some places have welded cages around the converters.

  • @marthamitchell9452
    @marthamitchell9452 Жыл бұрын

    In southern Oregon they were cutting catalytic converters off cars in apartment parking areas and even in the mall parking lot. Battery operated reciprocating saws were the tool of choice. Then the scrap yards really tightened down on accepting them. They were also drilling gas tanks to drain them. Meth heads are not the brightest bulb on the string.

  • @Nimbus12
    @Nimbus123 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes it takes a min or 3 for the ac to kick in.

  • @johnmakin4337
    @johnmakin43373 жыл бұрын

    In watching your videos I have noticed that you bear the admirable quality of laughing aft once self it is Kind of rare but a very good quality

  • @karbear26
    @karbear263 жыл бұрын

    Good job being easier on your knees! I would have looked up if they had any recalls on the dog food. If not would have used it for my dog or donate to a shelter.

  • @815fishing8
    @815fishing83 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah, MTS for a snow day!!

  • @pennyh9445
    @pennyh94453 жыл бұрын

    I wish you had gotten the rabbits and cat, I would have bought them...

  • @bdaddyjames011976

    @bdaddyjames011976

    3 жыл бұрын

    God damn. They charge you 1,100 bucks to replace your cat. You’re getting robbed twice bo lol

  • @corksoaker4934

    @corksoaker4934

    3 жыл бұрын

    Penny H lol

  • @manucat1951
    @manucat19513 жыл бұрын

    Hello Mike ! Chutttt ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣kiss

  • @marcellorruisi6977
    @marcellorruisi6977 Жыл бұрын

    This type of people is what makes America great 👍 👌 👏 🙌 🤣

  • @tawnihaynie1065
    @tawnihaynie10652 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Mike. I applaud you. Keep up the good work my friend. Talk to you later. 👍👍👍😎😎

  • @MommaOG
    @MommaOG3 жыл бұрын

    Wow that sucks bunch of thieves!😡 You stay safe Mike😎🤟

  • @rexterrier1
    @rexterrier13 жыл бұрын

    My daughters husband had bright lights & cameras installed around their vehicles & house & that prevented people from stealing. I really liked the rabbits 🐇 & cat 🐱😀

  • @urbansmokes
    @urbansmokes3 жыл бұрын

    bro you just found a headlight for your spaceship!! HELL YEAH

  • @cheggs04
    @cheggs043 жыл бұрын

    Got sum great finds Mike... The spot lite is on you buddy....!!!! You are a ray of sunshine when you go dumpster diving.. when you going to do some river dives..!!!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

  • @philbartoli2011
    @philbartoli20113 жыл бұрын

    Amazing how much brand new perfectly good stuff that gets thrown away.. nice recoveries!!

  • @lukas6538
    @lukas65383 жыл бұрын

    Thx for vid Mike. Scrappity Scrap!

  • @tamran127
    @tamran1273 жыл бұрын

    Hi MTS 👋🏻! Geez, Louez, careful for dem Kneez!

  • @TheMarynron
    @TheMarynron3 жыл бұрын

    Mike I got a mini Chevy truck and trailer for Christmas...so cute...similar to trailer you found. Take care and happy diving. Greatgranny

  • @sabrinamiceli1337
    @sabrinamiceli13373 жыл бұрын

    Mike u got a lot of scrap metal. I love watching ur videos. Have a great weekend

  • @brainn3057
    @brainn30573 жыл бұрын

    I'm hooked Mike! Got some backpacks and magic markers today. It's exciting knowing that you might find some treasures out there! You know what I mean! Happy diving brother...

  • @melaniest.charles1125
    @melaniest.charles11253 жыл бұрын

    Thats a brand new bathroom vent fan awesome find

  • @marcellorruisi6977
    @marcellorruisi6977 Жыл бұрын

    Come on guys give this guy 1milian likes he works so hard he deserves it 👏 ❤️ 🙌 😄 👍 💙 👏

  • @thetezz0001
    @thetezz00013 жыл бұрын

    Always glad to see your new videos man

  • @smithenstein79
    @smithenstein792 жыл бұрын

    The cat and the rabbits mike! Dang😅

  • @tammypalomino1584
    @tammypalomino15843 жыл бұрын

    What a porch light!!!! Someone is protecting a cage for there kids.😂

  • @dianna3157
    @dianna31572 жыл бұрын

    Mike, are you collecting shark cages?!? 🤣 🦈

  • @tinabrewer_24ab12
    @tinabrewer_24ab123 жыл бұрын

    I was with Geico for years. They helped me buy my home. But they kept going up in premiums. When we finally switched our premiums were almost $1500. a year. No accidents, no claims, bare minimum coverage. Went to all state and premiums were less then half and that was with full coverage, liability, collision, and comp. We are in a new state and we pay approx $1000-1100. Just a thought.

  • @l.mcallan7440
    @l.mcallan744010 ай бұрын

    Can’t believe you didn’t take the wabbits…and the kitty!😳

  • @tawnihaynie1065
    @tawnihaynie10652 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike you got your own animal reserve now. Lol.

  • @superchuck3259
    @superchuck32593 жыл бұрын

    You need to find a HVAC person to go with your Electronics person. Cause someone could use those vents. Also maybe a HVAC person could fix the air conditioner. Cool finds!

  • @michaelschuenemann3505
    @michaelschuenemann35053 жыл бұрын

    Cameras and lots of Wire - wow - great Score indeed ! Call it Dumpster Hopping - ha ! Nice Heavy Light - wow ! All those A/C Registers and a brand new working Fan Unit - cool Find ! We have a Ruling : NO Food or Drink to be taken out of the Dumpsters or the Garbage - way to Dangerous ! Overall not a bad Dumpster Diving Night - we love it ! Keep Safe and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

  • @thomasrecyclingendeavours
    @thomasrecyclingendeavours3 жыл бұрын

    Go back for them rabbits I’d do totally put them in my place someone will buy them for sure people love that stuff lol

  • @debbiemiller3817
    @debbiemiller38173 жыл бұрын

    That vent cover is for a whole house fan that goes in the ceiling. We have one.

  • @DavidJohnson-ex3fu
    @DavidJohnson-ex3fu3 жыл бұрын

    Just an FYI to you brother, during the days that it is raining, go to auto parts stores and get out as many windshield wiper blades that you can. The old school type has stainless steel rods in them. Just set yourself a bin to the side in your garage, and keep throwing them in their next thing you know you will have a nice handful of stainless steel. I used to make hydrogen boosters out of them, but now I use other material. I don't have a car now, but back when I did I got 95 miles to the gallon highway and 65 miles to the gallon City

  • @chuckleaf8027
    @chuckleaf80273 жыл бұрын

    You are the hardest working scrapper there is.

  • @bigredbullion3883
    @bigredbullion38833 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff

  • @thrivingdiving8140
    @thrivingdiving81402 жыл бұрын

    I live in Indiana too and it’s crazy what They will take I try to re-purpose donate everything I came across so I can help other people but it’s just imagine how much waste we use thank God for dumpster divers so we can save mother

  • @barrylonyai1530
    @barrylonyai15303 жыл бұрын

    HI mike great video great scores it will pick up again. pizza and no dumpster juice HA HA HA please do some curb side scrapping and treasure hunting we miss them videos. we do them scrapping and treasure hunting in are neighborhoods and we do very very well stay safe out there bro .

  • @x-x-blue_bladezzzz-x-x9474
    @x-x-blue_bladezzzz-x-x94743 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos brother. Great finds

  • @Ivorygarden1
    @Ivorygarden13 жыл бұрын

    In my town, there was just a catalytic converter theft spree. They went after day care busses.

  • @ramoshurgaia7651
    @ramoshurgaia76513 жыл бұрын

    Good job.

  • @robwhitfield6936
    @robwhitfield69363 жыл бұрын

    Hook the floodlight on the top of Dotty? 😂😂

  • @Champagne1
    @Champagne13 жыл бұрын

    It must be a shark cage ! Lol lol lol. 🇨🇦😊

  • @antonjohansson4740
    @antonjohansson47403 жыл бұрын

    I work with stuff like that Lock Out Tag Out box, and yeah you are correct it's a safty measurment tool when alot of people are working on/inside of machines :)

  • @donnapadgett6583
    @donnapadgett6583 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video. God bless you

  • @tonznz007
    @tonznz0073 жыл бұрын

    maybe some of the cameras might work still and have been replaced for cosmetic reasons like external corrosion, then you could wire it up with some wireage and such and catch future thieves on cctv.

  • @Jansplinter-pf3dx
    @Jansplinter-pf3dx3 жыл бұрын

    Ceep on going the Good video’s, greets from Holland 💪🏻

  • @tammyreeves168
    @tammyreeves1683 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. You can’t always fill the truck. I think you did really good. Stay safe and God Bless

  • @Pamm_Tv
    @Pamm_Tv3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike, wow I saw this portable air conditioner, I thought at the time how good it would be to do a live without spending all that heat here in Brazil ... I confess that I would be very happy to find something like this in the trash, but here it will never happen. Good video and success for you!

  • @getdatscrap2945
    @getdatscrap29453 жыл бұрын

    Use the controller switch for your space ship 🤣🤙👍👍👍

  • @egerviktor6910
    @egerviktor69103 жыл бұрын

    Guten abend. 👍 👌 💪

  • @user-fp3rn1fv4o
    @user-fp3rn1fv4o9 ай бұрын

    Love it

  • @priscillamartinez5654
    @priscillamartinez56543 жыл бұрын

    I don't hear your cat sounds very often that so cute

  • @edwood3114
    @edwood31143 жыл бұрын

    Red box is cool..also old wood ladders sell good on market place..people use them for display..

  • @beardedscrapper538
    @beardedscrapper5383 жыл бұрын

    That lock box is cool.

  • @sffd22
    @sffd223 жыл бұрын

    you missed the cup part for that camper wax melter mixed in with that canned dog food

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge19633 жыл бұрын

    Litt'all bit o' scrap y'all 🤣😂🤣🇬🇧

  • @michaelwilbur4320
    @michaelwilbur4320 Жыл бұрын

    I like your cleaning technique to make clean aluminum lol

  • @iulianalexe1666
    @iulianalexe16663 жыл бұрын

    Awesome did you find în their a real gold, cool🤑🤑🤑

  • @sandramcnight407
    @sandramcnight4073 жыл бұрын

    You are the best ever second to Ricky Martin.

  • @EdTheMole
    @EdTheMole3 жыл бұрын

    You can maybe grind or sand off the find on the trailer so at least it looks even. Unless you think it will shatter or something.

  • @1armida
    @1armida3 жыл бұрын

    That was a shark cage Mike!! 😁

  • @fatherandsonadventures-cq8nw
    @fatherandsonadventures-cq8nw3 жыл бұрын

    @26:21 the lamp inside the fixture. You can brake the glass and use the tube for a knife sharpener its made of ceramic

  • @superchuck3259
    @superchuck32593 жыл бұрын

    That ladder might become something for the side of the truck, to help you navigate some dumpsters. both inside and out. The ladder can be used to help you get higher in the dumpster to throw something out. Also the latter can be used to slide things up and out the dumpster.

  • @phyllisprice7887
    @phyllisprice78873 жыл бұрын

    Saw the wax lid to that Scentsy warmer in that corner where the dog food was, too bad you didn't cause you really get some money for that. Also there were dog beds too and of course the rabbits and cat. Would have been perfect for yard sale... Too bad.

  • @carlacowling1789
    @carlacowling17893 жыл бұрын

    You found plenty!! Definitely over $50 between scrap and sellables. We just wanna tag along and see "what's in that big box". 😁😁

  • @Noidea242
    @Noidea24221 күн бұрын

    The royal canine is maybe the most expensive pet food you can by

  • @susanyoung36
    @susanyoung363 жыл бұрын

    Had same problem with cat converters in San Antonio put a product called cat clamps on my tundra. They are braided steel cables that make a cage around the cat converters.

  • @leorigby3069
    @leorigby30693 жыл бұрын

    The cat and rabbits are door stays? I thought he might of grabbed them as a prank, give your boss a scare when he opens the kitchen to be confronted with a 🐇 🤣

  • @robertschwartzman195
    @robertschwartzman1953 жыл бұрын

    Mike I could use that fan on my furnace as I have an added building that has forced air.

  • @markstanley4
    @markstanley43 жыл бұрын

    Could you please do more videos on when you take your scrap to the scrap yard thank you from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @julieoliver4956
    @julieoliver49563 жыл бұрын

    Would you show us all you scrapping the light and other stuff out please that would be a great video thanks and be safe out there 🇬🇧👏🏻💯💯👏🏻🇬🇧

  • @markmitchelloldmanprospect3969
    @markmitchelloldmanprospect39693 жыл бұрын

    man I wish I could get as lucky as you do just once lol

  • @maxhammontree3169
    @maxhammontree31693 жыл бұрын

    I have an ac unit just like that. The the compressor goes for a minute then the fan starts. It’s probably good.

  • @gregscoolclips9134
    @gregscoolclips91343 жыл бұрын

    That's a grow light right there

  • @isogonzo
    @isogonzo3 жыл бұрын

    I swear some nights I say to my scavenging buddy,"we either gonna find a gun or a body one of these nights!". We have found a ton of gun supplies, money, silver and even gold! The reason for saying what I did to my buddy is, we have found almost everything but a gun or a body. Haha. One we wanna find, one we absolutely don't wanna find! Anyways, I gotta grab me one of those Trash panda shirts, it was my old gamertag! Keep on scrappin on!

  • @isogonzo

    @isogonzo

    3 жыл бұрын

    And f*** those bastards who stole your shyt! I hope you get them!

  • @bigboy225261
    @bigboy2252613 жыл бұрын

    Mike them cages are for when you go scuba diving to go see the sharks so they can get you so keep your arms in LOL

  • @cjjohnson1821
    @cjjohnson18213 жыл бұрын

    Geez Louise he says... I say it most everyday bro.

  • @wickedmuffin76
    @wickedmuffin763 жыл бұрын

    Lost a truck cat, found a stuffed cat. There have been reports of catalytic converter thefts in the area I am in, and I have a pickup that is easy to get under so I do worry.

  • @pbs4535
    @pbs45353 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike good Job well done I’m subbed to your channel.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤣🥳 this channel is very educational.

  • @ralphramirez7815
    @ralphramirez78153 жыл бұрын

    Scrapity scrap scrap scrap

  • @happyinharned2597
    @happyinharned25973 жыл бұрын

    I think the cage is a shark cage from the jaws movie....sure enjoy watching your channel.

  • @user-cn3qj3ei1z
    @user-cn3qj3ei1z3 жыл бұрын

    Майк я с Украины и твои видео действительно что то новенькое и прикольное

  • @dommyboysmith
    @dommyboysmith3 жыл бұрын

    What's even worse is, knowing full well there is a string of catalytic converter thefts in your area, some scrap yard is buying them all up, and not notifying police. You got a dirty yard, or dirty yard employee, in your area.

  • @ariesmariano4592
    @ariesmariano45923 жыл бұрын

    Napaka sipag mo talaga idol

  • @wheelinVa33
    @wheelinVa333 жыл бұрын

    The ac stuff does have some resale value but other than the fan and a cover for it I would scrap. Stay Strong, Stay Safe, and always Stay Positive! Also I would love if your merch would have 3X in shirts or hoodies. I would buy one if they did but they don’t as of right now.

  • @michaelseiber8885
    @michaelseiber88853 жыл бұрын

    Thought you was gonna grad the old ladder for a project.