Dumpster Diving "Sometimes It's Worth It"
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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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Yo Scrappenger, I have bad legs, I have a hard time getting up out of bed every morning. But lately after watching your videos, I always tell myself, gotta be strong, and somehow I manage to stand up every time.
@michaelahagge7292
3 жыл бұрын
good wishes for you and your health - dont give up - never - all goods from Germany from Michaela
"Dad, how did the Grand Canyon get made? Well son, this guy named Mike thought he saw the end of a rusty fence post down in a gopher hole...."
@martinvs6415
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@reedpiersons177
3 жыл бұрын
Lololol
@daveh7945
3 жыл бұрын
funny stuff
@prozakpixie
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaaa
@obduliatorres2380
2 жыл бұрын
That's. Our Mr. Mike for all of us. Superman 🤣🤣😇 Super Mike ❤️🌹❤️ blessings always 💓💗💓💖
Another hard night in the street for Mike. Thanks for taking us along. You inspire me when you empty a dumpster and then put it all back. A lot of divers don't do that. Stay strong!!!
That shelf? Sometimes it’s not for the value, it’s for the challenge and satisfaction of getting it out! Once you start, you can’t stop.
@justinalias2279
Жыл бұрын
Do you think you'd actually get 5 bucks in scrap value for that shelf? The prices where I live aren't that good, $5 seems totally worth it
Anyone else cheer when Mike got the scrap at the bottom?? Way to go Mike.
So glad you always clean up your mess. Thanks for sharing!
If there is something in a dumpster that Mike wants...Mike's gonna get it.
Sir, you need to remember when to hold them and when to fold them. And never look back!!!!. As always be safe. Peace.🇺🇸🍻
I think it’s so funny when you make noise and say shhhhh!! You are so hilarious 🤣
I couldn’t dumpster dive LOL 😂 I’d be too busy putting the cardboard where it belongs and picking up the trash outside and putting it in the dumpster ♻️♻️♻️
@didisedjal8196
3 жыл бұрын
مرحبا أنتي جميلا جد
@martinvs6415
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not the sport of any OCD persona.
@dianna3157
2 жыл бұрын
@@martinvs6415 HA! You don't think Mike is OCD? Have you not noticed how he organizes his scrap to display to us? He's totally OCD (from one sufferer to another) Cheers 🙂
@dianna3157
2 жыл бұрын
I constantly have to organize my own trash. My husband apparently doesn't care about the planet and thinks everything goes in the trash. Some people are untrainable. 😥
Hi mike haven't seen a street scrap recently about time we had some street scrapping keep safe.
Blimey mike, you really do work for your scrap, watching you helps to motivate myself to something in my little workshop. Go mike go, love your work man!,
Tuesday evening scrapping adventures with Mike!! Early start tomorrow so I’m getting ready for bed and this pops up!! Mike you are terrible!! Yet I have to watch!! Regards from England!!
@paulsilcock2997
3 жыл бұрын
UK myself REeeeeeeeeeeeee
@mrkipling2201
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulsilcock2997 👍👍
@bethdavis1812
3 жыл бұрын
Friday? It's Tuesday in wales.
@mrkipling2201
3 жыл бұрын
@@bethdavis1812 I’m editing my comment I had a brain fade!!
@janetryding5149
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr Kipling. Thankyou for answering my question yesterday.
You have such DETERMINATION! I've never seen someonw so determined to gat some scrap out of a dumpster. 😊
Cool beans 😎. First time I saw you dig everything out. Well keep up the great work young man
Mikerel you are zo positief hun leuke you vidios op KZread mauwen God bles you.
That glass carafe for the coffee maker is the important part. Once it breaks most people throw away the machine. You got it intact for the yard sale.
The enameled cookware is valuable even incomplete sets,can be sold as parts. The older the piece, the greater the value. They come in 3 colors with white spots. Red, green, and blue. That also is the order of rarity.
Mike you might want to buy a Battery powered grinder and some cutting wheels. That way when you find you can use it to cut the metal so you can get it out easier.
"Hode up" I filled in the blank when you were talking about that one dumpster. I said puked and then you said it vomited. Lettuce know if that nailer works. I even love it when you empty the dumpster and fill it up again. Was hoping you wouldn't impale yourself on that metal shelf. Keep on punchin the dumpsta 😉😂😘👍🎄
Love the videos. The Post Office wants their tote back, lol
@infamous3489
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised there weren’t any ballots in there
@politicallyincorrectviking5636
3 жыл бұрын
@@infamous3489 lol was going to say the same thing
@Mrwoodywoodpecker22
3 жыл бұрын
@@infamous3489 don’t bring politics and shit into this!! No one wants to hear it
@d.t.4523
3 жыл бұрын
@@infamous3489 Hahaha Yeah, I guess it wouldn't be the first time.
All that plywood coulda used in my boys treehouse too.
Considering the high prices of lumber, you abandoned a small fortune of timber. I sure hope that your maintain a measure of safety; steel shank and toes on your boots to protect feet and ankles. Stay safe out there, take steps to protect your self. Thanks for sharing this video. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Cheers
Plywood and carboard plastic and such are wort monny here 😍 If that bin were here you can consider it cleaned
Don't ya just hate when you're trying to pull something out only to realize the reason it's so hard is because...you are standing on it!
Clearing out a whole dumpster for 30 cents worth in scrap is priceless!
@brainisfullofnonsense8183
3 жыл бұрын
If you know how much a single bay of that shelving costs, even used, you'd know that he had the find of the night right there. Look up gorilla shelves, and I think those were the 8 foot tall corner posts... so around $150... What is truly priceless is that he can find these things day after day....I think I've seen him pull out at least two dozen pool pumps. He has a good route. That only comes with time spent doing something. I'd say that with his standards (not taking what isn't in the dumpsters, leaving the area cleaner than when he came, no metal studs, etc), proficiency, and experience, he's a true (bonafide) professional dumpster diver.
That Caliper measuring case at 2:09 you could save because a lot of people out there that need a case for the Caliper.
Jeez Mike. I think you forget sometimes that you have a pocket knife when you start wrestling those big cardboard boxes 😂. Really enjoy your industrious nature!
Wathing from Poland 😅 i love your film i like watching this thinks
Damn Mike you sure work hard for some Scrap !
The next trampoline you find with the safety net, take it and use it to cover your scrap. That way nothing won't fly out of your truck.
Looks like you missed the party. Oh my great haul however. God Bless.
01:47 I know the feeling 👍😎👍 Terracycle recycles pens razors and toothpaste tubes ♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️
Bloodhound Gang for the win !
Boy I wish I could find a dumpster with that plywood in it.
Ouch my head. That hurt..lol
Dang looks like a country fair's pie eating contest booth got thrown in the dumpster 1 pie plate at a time... dumpster food challenge...
Mike lots of laugh thanks for another adventure take care kid
Straighten out the box. Unravel a cpl inches. Attach the wire to vice or screw on a table or whatever. Squeeze it together and pull tight a few times and wire comes right out. Even pcs up to and more the ten ft. Find your rythm and blow right through it. Works for aluminum or steel.
Looks like someone didn't pick up the mess after they got the scrap
@toolmanthetim7042
3 жыл бұрын
mike is always respectful never leaves a mess sometimes cleans up mess that wasn't his doing
Good job.
Enjoyed your video 😎. God bless you and be safe
Saw some one in my town today ,wearing one of the scrapity ,scrap life sweatshirts .So cool
God bless you... You are too funny.though the work is really hard.. specially when the one you want is at the bottom of the dumpster.😁😁😁💪🤩 Stay Cool and always be careful...from your silent viewer in Germany 💪🤩💞
Used to rebuild those nailers, pain in the butt . Send some of that warm air to Minnesota!
Ya at 36 min mark is the top to the roaster pan lmao
You Americans have got it so good, here in the uk nearly all the dumpsters have lock's on them to stop any1 getting stuff, plus the police will put you in jail and give you a criminal report if you get caught taking or moving anything out of a dumpster !!!!!😡😡
@michalaugustniak433
3 жыл бұрын
They also waste whole tons - which is why this is both illegal yet tolerated - and have a market medical system that will gladly charge you an arm and a leg, if you stub your toe too hard.
open up some of the pies for the dumpster pandas.
Goodness gracious great ball o wire!
See those aluminum trays at the 18-minute 11-second Mark. I save both the bottoms and the tops I use them in my old Ronco Rotisserie to keep the drip tray clean.
Hi Mike, a very nice new Video - iám watching all - lovely wishes from good old Germany from Michaela
Love the videos mike!!!
Now that was work. The last two videos you have had to literally empty the dumpster to get a payday. Great video but I know you are tired. Stay safe and God Bless
Woohoo was hoping there would be a new video today
that poor truck, it makes you money, and just keep on chucking stuff at her...she must luv ya...
I wish they would put the scrap next to the bin to make it easier for you Mike. Instead of burying it under cardboard and pallets!!
You missed the rest of the roaster pan you step right on it when you got out of the one
The extent u goto amazes me!
You work hard for scrap Which is your money Good to see you do not give up well done mate
Guten abend. 👍
good job mikey be safe
Every little bit adds up to $$$
That vacuum cleaner probably sucks.
Wow Beauty. I never heard of a donut like that. Enjoy your time away beautiful lady
that day was not easy ☺️
Where is the old one ? Is one of my favorites.
Mike, do ever feel like your in the Star Wars Deathstar trash compactor? lol
You would think they would have taken them all apart before the put them in the dumpster. It takes up too much room. Boxes should all be broken down too. Idiots throwing stuff out just don’t care. Good find for you Mile, but lots of hard work. Lol All the aluminum is lite weight. But its scrap and worth money. You don’t really need to take the boxes home, fill them up in the dumpster, then dump it in the truck, then throw the box back in the dumpster. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Lol Best view is usually an arial view from above. Surprise, look what you found. Good stuff. 🤣
In the dumpster with the spider it looked like a wheel to a lawnmower. Buried at the bottom. Anyone else see it? How about you Mike? At 34:24.
Has the best seat in the house my phone yesss
You could take people along with you and charge them a membership fee to empty dumpsters you get the scrap they get the exercise
BIG SMILE
Bofker City Diving Master...:)
You can also place that metal in a vice and pull out copper
I wish I could find those register's they are over 10 each. My have started rusting.
Hello Mike!!
After watching you unload that dumpster. Ive decided Im too lazy to be a scrapper!
Great fants💪
"" The Big Box VS Mike the Scavenger" ................. better than Rocky I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII... !!!!!!! :D
Dont forget were on your head up here..lol
GOOD JOB BRO👍👍👍💙💚💛🧡FROM INDIA TIBETAN REFUGEE
Hey Mike when you going to show us how to splice the wire you are hard working man God bless
You’ve got great strength and patience mike I’ll give you that hun another great video
You aren't very quiet are you? 😂 Most dumpster divers do their best to shush? Not you eh? Love all the running commentary 🙌
Cat dog Mike dats a lot fow a little!
Wearing shorts is a little risky for dumpster diving. Pants will protect your legs better. You may get hot faster but it's better to be safe than sorry.
Get a roto-split for the bx cable.
Don't piss on the rug man! ;-)
The security viewing the camera footage when you threw stuff out and back in 😑
Oh yeah 😂
Whats up Mister Mike?
@MikeTheScavenger
3 жыл бұрын
Not a whole lot my man. Just livin’ the dream
I hear y’all but you could gather them up in the boxes and throw it in the truck then throw the box in the dumpster……. Just an idea!!!!!
Show us how you strip wires!
Crappy scrappy on that one dumpster lol, workin hard for the money Mike.
Omg you spent so much time doing the shelf . 😓
Mike you’re workin for that scrap today Funny thing, I cringe when you find nasty stuff that you say smells like I can actually smell it too😬
I am still waiting for you to eat some of those snacks in the trash.
Мне очень нравится твоя работа
My 4 year old was sat on my lap and seen the dolls house thing in the trash which she then told me it was a lol dolls house , I now have to find said dolls house for Xmas
You was like a Bull in a China Shop!! Shhhhhhhhhh 😂