My friend Brad. He save all his copper from dumpster diving. After 20 years of collecting. When #1 copper price rose to $4.50Ibs. he decided to sell to scrap yard. 40ft container full of copper. It ended up being. Just over 8500Ibs. He used the money to buy a new truck. Fully paid. I wish I had the commitment to save copper for that long. As of rite now 02/10/23. copper prices were I live is, $2.95Ibs.

@karbear26

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@debbielance3892

Жыл бұрын

Wow your friend had great will power. Happy for him.

@samanthasimental3788

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@colleenrileymontoro8062

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Took some time to accumulate but in the end well worth it!

@elizabethrose1766

Жыл бұрын

Amazing

Finding all those tasty morsels of scraps right away, now that's the way to start off an evening of scraping.

There is something so satisfying when you find all that scrap metal that was going to end up in the landfill, making some money from it, and it being recycled to be reused.

I always wonder what people think when they come out and throw more stuff out and notice everything from yesterday is gone. Go Mike!!

@nehemiahpouncey3607

Жыл бұрын

Even GameStop be trashing good Stuff too.

@nehemiahpouncey3607

Жыл бұрын

Half to admit there is good loot in Them dumpsters tho. Maybe someone's collection of Playboy's Are in there.😂 Hustler and penthouse. Finders keepers.

@Raindrop199

Жыл бұрын

​@@nehemiahpouncey3607 LOL exactly!! I do wanna check out and see what my local games top throws at after discovering Mike

imagine walking by the dumpster and you hear a man yelling, "give it to me! give it to me!"

This guy is hilarious and shows one can be a professional at whatever they chose. Great vids

That was a great start to an even greater night. Thanks for taking us along. Love ya 💖💖🇨🇦

@MikeTheScavenger

Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@MAGGOT_VOMIT

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeTheScavenger Even if it's a toy gun, it's still better than finding a DOOK inna box. 😂👍

@meryemdilaraaluc6259

Жыл бұрын

gbgbg

I think your work ethic is amazing Im 80 yrs old and get tired just watchung you I used to work hard myself and just retired 6 months ago I didnt want to but my body said I had to you are an inspiration my friend God bless the world we live in needs more like you

Wow! What a start! That was an amazing haul!! When I first started watching, I assumed you “assaulted” dumpsters to scare any critters that were inside! I learned pretty quick it was just YOU

@8stringmonkey

Жыл бұрын

Figured it was to scare off any trash pandas.

@lynfreeman2383

Жыл бұрын

Me, too. I would certainly be trying to scare away the bugs!

Mike Mike Mike! Thanks for taking us along! I appreciate you! Ninja Chopping and kicking the dumpsters to let em know whose boss! Stay weird! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!!

@MikeTheScavenger

Жыл бұрын

Right on

I used to have one of those coolers . The grill takes a propane tank one of the small ones and it works like a champ . Great find ....

That grill is a keeper. Clean it up and use it!! Great find Mike.

That Thermos Fire and Ice cooler grill combo is sweet! definitely a keeper or good for a couple hundred bucks or so in clean working condition! Would love to have one of those again.

That cooler is the best. Never seen anything like that before. I'd be fixing it up to keep for myself. You can find the craziest stuff. Happy scraping

@Mark_nobody3

Жыл бұрын

Electric cooler are not cheap but a little fix up on a broken one will do wonders

2 minutes posted and already 90 likes 😁😁😁 I think people like your videos. I know I do. 💚💚💚

Always sad to see your videos ends. Always looking for new or old ones…

I have seen such a thing. The ol' Thermos Fire and Ice. I do love that thing. It's an all in one picnic. It looks like you got all the accessories with it too. The white container is a grease catch that goes on one end and the black things in the cooler are shelves that slide into each side. And the regulator goes on the 1# propane tanks.

@christophertaylor2464

Жыл бұрын

I like that thermos cooler it looks like a all in one tail gate party thing very cool find. GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED HIM ON THIS ONE. GOD IS GOOD GOD IS GREAT GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL WHO READ THIS AMEN.

Hi Mike. Great job. I would like you to take care of stay safe as well as all of the subscribers. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

Awesome video, Mike you have a good weekend, see you on the next MTS show. 😎👊🏻

That stuff in that first dumpster was fighting back!

Always entertaining Mike! Hoping life is sweet and all your loved ones are healthy and Joyous ❤🙏❤👁👁❤

@jarekbonaczlinowski5129

Жыл бұрын

Bhbfďvķńbh

This is one of those everyone's happy story! Mike's happy because he gets all the scrap and the place is happy because now their dumpster is somewhat empty and they can put more in without paying to dump it out!

Just a crazy guy in a dumpster talking to himself, love it!

That Ridgid cutter is for cleaning up small miters and is actually a pretty cool tool. Nice find.

@walmartian348

Жыл бұрын

Cutting quarter round pieces

Love me some Mike the Scavenger!

Super mike

Hi Mike the poles with the blue handles you need to keep same for your hook and it got broken and see if you can clean the BBQ and cooler to see if it works

That ringer bucket would get some money, their expensive and that one looked in good shape

My Favorite..Your the Greatest...look forward to every new one.. Christmas 🎄 every day...love that fire and ice portable BBQ

Looks like a lot,so you can have a followup tomorrow.😘♥️😂👍👍

Now that is a quality load for sure. Stay safe and God Bless. Oh the quantum thing is the base from an electric wheelchair

Rainy days and Mondays always gets me down too Watch your head!!!

It’s honestly crazy how you built not only a healthy hobby but a eco conscious one as well! Thanks for sharing the fun with us! Love your work man ✌️

@joeblow26

Жыл бұрын

I'm not so sure you can call jumping into dumpsters healthy but it is a hobby nevertheless and it seems like you enjoys it

@henryettacollins9095

Жыл бұрын

If I saw him I would call a police. I don't want anyone rooting through my garbage.

@ltsallwood

Жыл бұрын

@@henryettacollins9095 Once you throw it out it's not your garbage lmao

Another fabulous run for you, young Mike. Congratulations.!!!

I love it when you get excited about a dumpster full of good stuff !!

Thanks for the ride...and no, I have never seen such a combo as that.

It's amazing that you find so much when you go out to scrap

You're an Inspiration to us all you are straight forward perseverance and accomplish the task at hand.Clean every dumpster head to toe!

I thought you assaulted the dumpster like knocking to let the raccoons know you are coming in. Keep up the great videos. Cheers from Wisconsin

@tghepburn1390

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I thought there'd be rats or roaches down there that Mike was testing for. So disappointed there isn't some secret Texas code or something.

Love the videos Mike keep them coming buddy..

That's the most organized and clean dumpster I've ever seen

@barryallen8753

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone listens to the rules

Mr. Meeseeks never disappoints to both educate and entertain.

12:32 Thank goodness for people like you Mike, for all the stuff you take out of garbage!!

That first one with all the drink machines was crazy!

You got to be agile and have a lot of energy to do this. So glad your recycling stuff. Wonderful!!

Without fail, Mike creates an avalanche IN an avalanche whilst digging for the scrap🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dude cracks me up!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

Almost 500K subs! Go Mike! 🏴‍☠🏃💨

Omg, I laughed out loud when you were trying to figure out what that light thing was!! 😂 . Thank you for the entertainment! 🥰🥰🥰

this was cool to watch, havent seen your channel in a good while! :)

@MikeTheScavenger

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

It's crazy how people / businesses leave their hard drives in computers and then simply abandonee them. Great video Mike!

@jhonsiders6077

Жыл бұрын

The stuff I have found on hard drives all kinds of important stuff.

@chrislewis2262

Жыл бұрын

I take a gander to see what's on them and then I wipe them clean and use them in my own systems for more storage space.

That "go cart" is- or rather was a Quantum powered wheelchair base and the back of a seat. 4 casters and central 2 wheels were removed along with the seat.

Ocd Mike is what you are, don't miss no scrap 💪👍💪👍

Niezły recykling gratów 😃 Fajnie się Ciebie ogląda.

@biniulutowy6146

Жыл бұрын

Pozdrawiam

Mike, Your channel is so fun to watch! The items you find astound me…the stuff people toss and glad you recycle them. Question? Could you let us know what you do with the “puters”? How do you break them down to recycle? Thanks and keep up the good work and excellent commentary.

@volkhen0

Жыл бұрын

He often mentions that “electronics guy” comes for it.

The light fixture/ speaker thing that you were contemplating it’s use had me dying! Great video as always Mike.

Mikey, FYI, that Ridge cutter is for cutting sheet metal used in gutter replacement.

Lucky to be in such a scavenge-rich area, that barbeque was a hoot, seems like someone would have thought of that sooner, first one I've seen, thumbs up ,for your channel!

Always great to see a video from Mike on a Friday after a hard week of teaching!!!

Mike what a lovely happy birthday video, loved all your happy comments easy peasy lon squeezie, your in prompt to cod piece, dumpster roses and all your lovely finds. And I'lll be happy to take your rain, just send it across the gulf.

Another great one!!!!!! Thanks Mike!!

Way to go Mike great haul respect 💪

Another great day for the environment!! Thanks Mike

Those were some great grates you hauled. Another fun ride with you. Thanks

Parabéns Mike, parecia que a caçada estava ruim,mas os computadores compensaram.👏👏👏👏

America First ❤️✝️🇺🇸

Mike! That grill gotta be the BEST find of the night! Dude, we need a follow up video to see if it works! GREAT for that tailgate!

Mike takes no prisoners. "OOOoooooooo Look at that"

Great video mike cheered me up in my dark times,thank you.

Even if it's a toy gun, it's still better than finding a DOOK inna box. Great Friday vid!! 😂👍

I just love watching Mike the scavenger!

Sitting here with a pulled back muscle and i thank you for entertaining me...cooler bbq combo who knew

Nice haul Mike. What did you do with all those new safety goggles?

An awesome and energetic haul again! By the way,did you get a new handle for your thstick?

Some pretty cool Space Ship "Puters" there in that one dumpster!😂😂😂😂 Maybe, now that you're in your new garage, you can start up putting it together!!

I wish my employees had the grit you have to succeed. I really admire you as you remind me of myself many decades ago!

Mike is always at the right place at the right time for the right things to recycle. ♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️

Glad to see you are having a blast mike

This guy don't quit. He earns his keep for sure.

I like it to see youre working hard in a dumpster. It means you found a lot stuff Mike

I love the sound of trains keep up the good work dumpster-diving yay

Mike the fishing poles with the tips broke off you can replace the tip. And the other reasons you punch and kick the bumpers is easy to figure out you do that to see if there is a animal in them and to see how full it is by the sound it makes

Love your videos. Always makes me smile 🇨🇦

My man you're just a few weeks away from A HALF A MILLION FREAKING SUBS!!!!!!!! YA BUDDY👍💪💪💪💪💪💪

Hi Mike always nice to see a video pop up from you. Scrapy scrap

Awesome finds. Amp it up. You crack me up. Love watching the curb finds. But love the dumpsters too. Love ya dude. Keep it up. 💜💚💜

Best haul yet .wow happy you!!

Good one Scavenger!

That's a cool looking ice chest with a grill on it! Never seen one like that before

Loving the videos. You're one of my favorites.

That brings dumpster juice to a whole new level

You deserve a Congressional medal for your dedication to the cause! Alright! Alright! Alright! 👊👊👊

Great Score Mike

a couple of things for the community, 1. banging on the dumpsters makes sure that you don't hop into one that has animals in it. 2. the empty metal buckets make great backyard/patio herb gardens and it makes no difference if they are banged up or not. add a few drain holes in the bottoms, throw in 3 to 5 inches of gravel then top off with dirt and start your plants/seeds. water them in good and keep the soil moist

nice first dumpster Mike

Awesome Mike!! I can’t wait to get healed up from my work Injury and get back out there scrapping! Been 2 months and I’m going crazzzyyy!! But I watch your vids and it’s like I’m along for the adventure, lol.

"Big fan of suitcases " always gives me a chuckle

Really expected to hear "okay okay Bouquet!" While you were standing in those flowers. 😆

That red go-cart thing is called a numpty spreader. Automatic chicken feeder! Quite popular here in the UK.

@joshp6061

Жыл бұрын

Someone else said it’s a wheelchair base lol

He works fast and happy. I like that.

Good haul.