A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

Found a nice load of scrap copper in a curbside trash bin. My friend Susie sent out the scrap signal for me to pick up her scrap metal from her crafts and art.
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Dumpster diving, trash picking and recycling pallets are what I like to do.
Be awesome, stay awesome - do your thing.
A Day in the Life of a Scrapper
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Scrap & Pallet Man
PO Box 485
DeKalb, IL 60115

[@scrappingpossum72]

Wooooooo ... Scrap on

[@ScrapPalletMan]

I was mistaken... it was YOU that gave me the tip on removing the cords from the bulb housing.

[@scrappingpossum72]

Scrap & Pallet Man its all good .. Glad to help fellow scrappers out

[@stevemac586]

Put your cord snipers in a pouch on your hip or even in jacket pocket...save you a lot of walking back to truck for them...cheers

[@charlesboston3186]

@@ScrapPalletMan I am glad you are doing what you are doing

[@jdharper587]

Paul, I want to thank you for your videos, I am starting to scrap as well. I am disabled with severe PTSD and scraping is very cathartic for me. I find your videos calming and funny. I also like how your share your love of Jesus. Keep it up and may god continue to bless you. P.S. I watch all the ads until the end......lol

[@ScrapPalletMan]

I pray a special blessing over you and your scrapping

[@annsbears]

I agree with you on Deciding what your time is worth in terms of scrapping. I never knew scrapping was so specialized for so many individuals.

[@SaraHartman09]

Thank you for reminding us of Passover week.

[@SuperMaelove]

I now watch all the ads all the way through. Thanks for that info.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Fanny Pacheco ❤️ thank you Fanny

[@ryanallgood1173]

Same.

[@jockerjocker3608]

Ok

[@lisamedlin96]

Many years ago my mother and I decided we would collect and scrap drink cans. We cleaned for the small town in which she residing in. Meaning the garbage- the police- the city hall and the library. So I mostly gathered up the soda cans while wk'ing. Since I gathered and disposed of the garbage when we wk'ed . I bought a small bench seat blue S10 from my brother. Mom decided she would make side boards from chicken wire and scrap two by fours. U should have seen us. My daughter has a pic. I must get a screen shot and send it to u. Once a yr she and I would take our treasure in for the bounty. Once we had to make two trips. Biggest pay day on crushed clean drink cans was $240 .That was back in the day tho. Afterwards she and I would treat ourselves to a deli sandwich from a place called "SCHLOCKYS".

[@Dal606BBN]

I always watch the whole add. Only on your channel and Mike the Scavenger videos. My 2 favorite scrapers! God bless Paul, I hope you're well!

[@shelleynelson125]

Now I know to not hit the skip add button 🥰

[@CornFed86]

You're more than welcome my friend. You are so awesome! Your videos just keep getting better and the scrap heavier! Thank you for the shout out Sir! Have a great rest of your week and God bless You!

[@susansarver4554]

I'm 60+ and not a morning person. Most time I driving to dumpster dive and I open my heart and mind to Gods Voice and His Music.

[@tammiecoulter7665]

Paul I love your video and I appreciate you and I thang you for your service and keep on scraping sir.

[@franceshampel4826]

Going back to one of my favorites, Luv ya Paul, thanks for the therapy

[@jennifergarner3517]

Back to my nightly routine watching my fave KZbin guy I’ve missed this! Much love Paul ❤️🇬🇧 x

[@ScrapPalletMan]

💚❤💚

[@mcwatersd]

Just Love your spirit. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@rebeccanichols1165]

Traveling through time is so much fun I feel like I never leave home. Lol great finds though not a major load but that's no biggie. God bless

[@ScrapPalletMan]

You are such a blessing to me Rebecca :-) I'm glad you're enjoying these older videos. When I look back at some when you comment, I noticed my son's voice is very high pitched. He is in puberty now and his voice is dropping

[@rebeccanichols1165]

@@ScrapPalletMan not the dreaded puberty! I'll be praying. Such a difficult time for both of you.

[@judybeckner5623]

Thanks for sharing Paul

[@mikebaize6971]

God bless you my friend I really appreciate you including us your viewers in your prayers ty from the bottom of my heart i can tell you are a true person and do your best to do the right things u r a good man and father keep up the good fight

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Mike Baize thanks Mike. Your comment means the world to me.

[@dannieguidry9337]

The blower you picked up goes to a fun jump have a great day paul

[@ScrapPalletMan]

thanks Dannie. You have a great as well.

[@samhulsey5766]

Happy Resurrection Day. He has risen

[@DEEDEEGARRETT1]

Just watching now but already gave a thumbs up.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Deedee Gee thanks Deedee. You are always so supportive :-) you doing okay?

[@richbentley6502]

Wow I will never skip add on KZbin again. Thank you for the info 21:50

[@paulfain2233]

Thank you first for serving our country, it is an honor to know you through these videos. Your an awesome guy doing an awesome thing. Keep scrapping, praising Jesus and doing your thing

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Paul man!! That was sooo awesome to read. Thanks for the encouragement my friend.

[@DumpsterMarcus]

good day of the scraplife

[@lindadickert4645]

Having a great night! Youngest grandson is over!

[@weirdhere5465]

Getting ready to start my Scrap Life...great inspiration here! Actually started watching you after watching Taco Stacks and getting a nudge to watch you too. Good stuff!

[@joesloan4865]

I really enjoy your content. Your demeanor is so uplifting. Some days we all need a little uplifting experience.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

right on Joe. have a great Saturday.

[@RyanSharpie]

Look into auto shops, most of the time they will take out the freon for free because they will use it later on.

[@ryanallgood1173]

Lifting with your legs. I dig it. Keep on keeping on.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Always!

[@HarrietShearsmith]

Oh I loved this video, fab look into your day!

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Awwwww. Thanks Harriet. How's your day?

[@suejohnson3972]

Paul I totally enjoyed this vid keep up the good work 😊

[@coralbeckwith120]

You could grab one of those Tupperware containers you see to throw your receipts in, stop them blowing away :-)

[@raymonddumont3396]

As soon as I said it you put them in your pocket. LOL

[@Freeisbetter86]

Just Awesome Score after Score :) Great Stuff Paul ❤

[@PirateRipleytheFam]

AWESOME TY PAUL !!! AMEN

[@ckn4rf]

I don’t know how I got here, man. I’m not a scrapper, but I’ve got family that’s all about that #scraplife. Don’t ever feel weird about stopping to pick up an old muffler, or a discarded lawn chair if it helps your people lol.

[@nathansigafoos363]

U should get a bucket or container for your clipped cords so u don't have to worry about them on the floor

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello from northern Sweden again and it's a beautiful day but cold, sunny blue sky and no wind. Commenting before watching video but from the title alone I agree.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Peder Lindström Northern Sweden?! That just sounds like a beautiful place to live.

[@krazzystallion61]

I have lived beside the rail all my life and i find the sound of the engine diesels relaxing

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Stan Osterhoudt sometimes I like the sound of a train but this train I had an awkward annoying hiss. And the diesel fumes

[@davidself6981]

Those empty Fitbit boxes are currently selling for 10 to 15 on EBay according to completed listings.

[@ClothBender]

Awesome video loved every minute

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Mariah Vanderwerff ❤️ thanks for all your support Mariah.

[@marylandmikeDC4L]

Great vlog. Bless you and the family

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Maryland Mike thanks Mike. I appreciate your blessing and your comments on the videos :-)

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good morning Paul ! I was watching taco stacks and he has a interesting way of scrapping, but OH well. Have a great day ☺️ 🖐️👊 👍💯 💯.

[@hammondj82]

I used to watch taco stacks till he started with the click bait titles. That’s just not my thing.

[@Idolmakercat]

I was so excited to see what was in those boxes! You left 2 other boxes. But oh well, you are right, it is just stuff.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Frankie Tortonesi hi Frankie. Those other boxes or full of just clothes and trash.

[@darrickmeadows8216]

I just want to say a man it's awesome watching you scrap I do it everyday and also work a full-time job at a hospital good luck to you on your travels May the scrap Gods bless you and be safe out there partner

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Thanks Bro!!

[@raymonddumont3396]

Hi Paul.... put your wire cutter in your pocket. LOL

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Raymond Dumont good morning Raymond. I've wrecked plenty of clothes having snips in my pocket. Can't do it

[@GilSkillz]

Great video as always! I really appreciate the shout out for my channel! I am by no means an expert mechanic, but I've learned enough over the years to know some basic things. I'm a huge advocate of DIY with the savings, pride, and empowerment it brings to people. In the end, it's a win win for everyone! :)

[@jimsmith9931]

Ya I take humidifier and completely take apart for copper, copper aluminum rad, wire, and scrape steel. If the garbage man crushes it in his truck the freon comes out anyway.

[@kurtbump9916]

U should take the whole box fan not much to remove the motor where I go I get 80 cents a pound for electric motors

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Kurt Bump $0.80 for electric motors? That is 800% more than what I get. Here we get $0.10 per pound for electric motors.

[@MikeyMikeM21]

On the Air Humidifier, there is a nice aluminum in them

[@christinacarnicom4059]

You crack me up Lol.

[@PantsPartyVIP1]

Keep the wire cutters in your pocket!

[@James-seafan]

garbage pickingcopper score. Conversation awesome video

[@demchynski22]

make a belt clip for those cable things from those electric shavers and attach a magnet so u have a retractable magnet with u all the time

[@PirateRipleytheFam]

The 3d blue ray player might be a home theater receiver, the smaller samsung box is for rear surround speakers that plug into it and wirelessly receives sound from the other box... missing are the main parts remote, 5 speakers and subwoofer. the special wiring with those odd plugs might help too. Cool setup. The remote in the other box you saved to might be the one. I LIKE IT.

[@em-electronicsmore1010]

You should've kept that tower speaker. They're cool.

[@ronniethorsen3458]

That's why I sleep with a box fan on in the bedroom. To much outside noise. If I get awoke in the middle of the night by any noise the last sound the person making it will here a round loading into the chamber. Enjoyed the videos, Amigo I do live alone and I don't own a crazy cat yet.

[@marionrogers890]

Almost didn't notice you in your fancy cap...see you got company today also 2-8-22.

[@thankgoodness9937]

SCRAPLIFE........♻️✌😁👍

[@michaelcantu5512]

Your hat is awsome

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Michael Cantu hey Michael, the Hat came from the daily hunt.

[@angelreyna2849]

Scrap hunting and talking about our good lord,that's what I'm talking about!

[@ScrapPalletMan]

that's right! Good stuff

[@astevesilver5642]

what amazes me is what kind of stuff people deem to have no value, yet it actually is kinda neat. Plus, the amount of scrap metal and such that so many scrappers find so on and so forth. Anyway, great video my man!

[@ScrapPalletMan]

A Steve Silver hey Steve. Yeah, there is so much stuff out here. Like I said earlier, I could feel a warehouse full of keepable stuff in a week. I should open a warehouse and charge $5 per person and they could take whatever they wanted. I would have a line wrapping around the building. But I could spend all day trash picking and grabbing everything that is good and bring it to this fictional Warehouse where I charge admission. Wouldn't that be cool?

[@1320LUV]

Bit of advice for what it's worth...... you should have a magnet on both sides of your bed to avoid unnecessary walking. I notice you do that often when checking for non ferrous

[@RyanSharpie]

Oh and at that foreclosure dumpster, sometimes the screws are brass on the toilets, even where it hits the floor

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Ryan Sharpie thanks for the tip Sharpie. How are you doing?

[@RyanSharpie]

Scrap & Pallet Man good brother, got a new editer, trying to rebrand and advertise the channel as much as I can. How about yourself?

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Ryan Sharpie I'm good man. Real good. What video editor are you going to use now? Mine is vsdc but it is so awkward

[@RyanSharpie]

Scrap & Pallet Man no I have someone who edits for me 🤘🏼 trying to boost my subs up with a new format cause I’ve been stuck at 166 for a month now

[@chantillychandra]

I wonder how many of us were hollering at you not to put your clippers back because of the fan cord lol

[@ScrapPalletMan]

lol... a bunch of people haha

[@samhulsey5766]

I enjoy watching your videos

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Sam Hulsey right on Sam. Thanks

[@bmorse68]

looks like you are in need of a holster for your pliers (wire snips), Amazon has some pretty cheap. Will save you a lot of steps !

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Bob Morse hey Bob, yes I need to get some type of holster that attaches to my suspenders like a shirt pocket.

[@kimwilliams7051]

nice of you Paul turner and Sammie will love them clothes pegs xxx

[@scarletcarter8119]

aww i saw sewing machine parts from susie pile that she gave u. the lamp heads the plastic ones i used for projects which im out of them again

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Scarlet Carter hi Scarlett. I didn't notice what was in the scrap pile but I do realize she does collect sewing machines and many other artsy things

[@scarletcarter8119]

Scrap & Pallet Man if there a way to pm u pics of parts of machines would keep a look out for me

[@codyhowsley4284]

passing uo money the fan u snipped, the dehumidifier, and that steel thing next to it. I grab everything plastic or not. You can always just break it off at your house. Grab it and go break down later. Seems like your just passing up $ but i like how you do it/ Your way!! :) Have a good one

[@codyhowsley4284]

Up*

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Cody Howsley hey Cody, thanks for your comment. I definitely passed stuff up. It sounds weird, but the Hunt is more fun than the scrap. It's therapeutic.

[@scottstein1135]

New sub.... I love and enjoy your banter and your videos.... Added to my favorites

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Michael Stein thanks Michael. At least someone appreciates my narration LOL

[@marlenestanding6101]

Hi I’m your biggest fan

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Do you really like the videos? :-)

[@sandyhill1521]

I would've checked inside that little purse/wallet you tossed to the side.

[@jodiyoung5578]

Maybe there would have been identification if it was stolen. Unless the owner disposed of the purse herself.

[@terrik38]

Hello, great haul and Happy Easter to you and your family " Our God is an Awesome God " Amen to your prayer :)

[@kasihciam532]

Continue watching again..👁️👁️

[@kimwilliams7051]

happy Easter haven't had Easter yet in the UK hope you and your family had a great Easter xxx that was nice of that lady to give you her scrap we've put out a metal bench no scrapper has been to collect it yet it's been out there since Sunday bet you snapped it up another great video by the way will be sending Jesse a small parcel soon put my name and address on the back not sure if he knows that I'm your friend?? xxx

[@cherylcarnes3046]

Amen!

[@vickydordon4509]

Thank you I really do love wTching your videos. If I could kiss would send money to help with gas.

[@delgado76]

Bingeeeee

[@OnlyclaireJones]

Nice 👍

[@coralbeckwith120]

You need a little flag on the bins, then people could lift flag if they put something good in it for you. Sort of you've got metal instead of you got mail lol.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Yes 😀

[@wealthycopperman9242]

It's nice to see shreddable go up, short iron also went up to 0.10 per pound. Have you ever did a neighborhood drive at night? You might beat some of the early early morning scrappers. It's worth trying. There might be more. 8:00-10:00 is when a lot take their trash out at night. The scrapyard I go to will only take refrigerators if the compressor and copper pipes are taken out of it.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Wealthy Copper Man hey copperman. My son and I are going to do night scrapping tonight at 10 p.m. I hope my DeKalb Scrappers don't read this LOL

[@wealthycopperman9242]

Scrap & Pallet Man :-) I hope they don't read it either.

[@kelkel3201]

yess unbox it later thank youuu

[@amandaolson308]

Hey Paul you should check out some of these auto body shops to for scrap metal I'm sure they'll let you have it yeah

[@mustangcopperpenny]

AMEN 😜

[@kaylasteele8373]

Hey Paul I've been scrapping for about 40 years ( started when I was 12) I have found the little bit of time you take to clean you scrap so your not sending them a lot of non metal the more they will pay you. I average about 5 to 10 cents more on the pound then most people get but I have used the same scrap yard for 40 years.........and they told me to hold on to all my copper that it getting ready to spike in price soon and could double or triple in price over the next few months

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Kayla Steele hi Kayla. Thanks for the tip regarding copper. I so agree about selling decent scrap to the scrap yard instead of questionable mostly non-metal items.

[@demchynski22]

that lady in the black suv that you always meet you should get her to scout other ares for you and while your scrapping you can let her know bout things too

[@ScrapPalletMan]

donald demchynski he Donald, that might be the most amazing idea I've ever heard. You are right, we are looking for two different things and both of us are driving the same path. I think you're onto something. I'm so going to ask her the next time I see her.

[@demchynski22]

kk man us scrappers gotta look out for eachother

[@taramartin6117]

Freon concerns me as well we have the equipment to pump down and store the freon from AC's, I am sure lots don't care

[@coralbeckwith120]

You should get your friend who writes songs, write a scrapping tune out of all your scrap sayings lol. Or you could write one yourself lol

[@kimwilliams7051]

miss thumb print he hasn't done a video in a while though xx

[@stevelender6852]

Maybe that's ones apartment stuff waiting to get picked up

[@marklennon2473]

Paul are you going to do anymore videos with your kids

[@kaylebstruble3559]

hey Paul you should look into channelllock 8 inch diagonal cutters there 20 bucks on amazon an cut through nails and wire like butter i never have to sharpen mine been using for 3 years cutting various types of steel wire and copper and still has a sharp edge they will easily pay for itself in the scrap life.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

skullcrusher thanks Crusher. Good tip. I need a good set of snips.

[@zacharybuttacavoli6972]

For thumbnails you could use pixlr which is free and doesn't have a watermark if I remember correctly

[@tammyclark2786]

U like what u do n your video's r grate i love them love u

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Tammy Clark ❤️ thank you Tammy. I hope you are having a great week :-)

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

Great finds. I have to patiently wait till we are out there to dumpster dive and scrap. I see every day God's hand one day I am up, one day down, then question, and the Lord says...I have you. I know the plans I have for you. I am rescuing you. Or whatever my heart needs for that day. Hallelujah!! Thank you for praying. I needed that as well. It will all be good.

[@ScrapPalletMan]

Tina Brewer yes, it will all be good. Not easy or simple. But good :-)

[@waynebye1305]

I believe some people can remove and then recycle freon

[@howarddavis2193]

You need to do some Research I worked in a auto wrecking yard for years and we would remove the Freon and sell it it can be worth a lot of money but you have to have the proper equipment

[@rostyarreguin5752]

good video help me a lot!!

[@ScrapPalletMan]

good stuff man

[@reecemilne7748]

Hi Paul love the video keep up the good work

[@Prihoda15]

Hi Paul... what is price of fire wood in America ? ... In my country it is 35 bucks for 35 cubic feets. I wonder if you can find enough wood to sell for fire wood cheaper for poor people.

[@matteliano454]

I wonder why I never see an ad when watching your vids?

[@matteliano454]

@@sandraadams4940 Yeah, that's it, I am drifting off into space. You nailed it.