Dumpster Diving "1,300 Pounds...One Dumpster!"

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!

[@tramacmeg8103]

Wow 200 to 300 dumpster a night... Dang, I had no idea. I knew you worked hard, but that's a lot of work per hour for the return!!! Thanks as always!

[@shawbros]

Yeah, he sometimes finds some cool stuff, but that amount of work makes it sound much less appealing.

[@jvjdrn]

On top of that it takes a lot of time to edit videos. Thanks @MiketheScavenger!

[@darrenswails]

He's already got 42k views, 400k subs, probably not hurting too much from ad revenue

[@Jibbie49]

@@darrenswails Yes, but for me, I keep coming back, because Mike's videos are such good quality and he's so likeable.

[@darrenswails]

@@Jibbie49 i know, that's how he gets the views and subscribers

[@sararedfearn4691]

Hello Mike from the UK. Hard work is the one thing you are not frightened of. Making your hard work look like fun just for us is appreciated. Good honest work from a guy, just paying the bills. Thank you for making us all smile and happy in these sad times. Mr JR/UK

[@juliewardman7520]

Almost hesitated giving you a thumbs up for this one....I don't want you thinking we all prefer shorter videos. In fact, I could watch you all day long. Great job yet again, Mike. You put in the hard yards and you get the results.

[@sidschwan8031]

Hi Mike thanks for recycling and helping the planet.

[@earlwright9715]

If the the planet gets any more "help" from science and WEF and such, your doomed

[@stanleygallman7800]

It's really hard work! Although true scrap fan's understand that it takes a lot of work to bring us such great content which also includes the process of editing. Mike the Scavenger 👏🎉 And in my opinion you are the KZbin scrap king so thanks for sharing and all ways trying to make each scrap adventure exciting. Yes sir I'm your #5 fan keep up the good work.

[@diannatucker6084]

I'm always amazed how you do this by yourself, I get worn out just watching you. Stay safe!

[@offhandacoustic]

Its great exercise. Scrapping actually helped me loose 40lbs I gained after both of my knee surgeries.

[@dorothyc2801]

I had no idea you went to so many dumpsters in one go! Glad you had an easy one this time!

[@beaverc2884]

Americas favorite scraper Mike The Scavenger and morning coffee, nothing goes together better. 😊 Not a horrible haul today, tell the puppies hello.👋👋

[@1armida]

I appreciate you working so hard and explaining how many dumpsters you hit to make a video. You most definitely make it fun. I, for one, wouldn’t mind watching you go from dumpster to dumpster. Thank you for all you do!! 👻

[@chuckschroeder8785]

Nice haul from a single dumpster Enjoy the concert Mike..

[@zefox_08]

Quick, short and squeezey. 😁 Great video Mike. We do appreciate all the hard work you put into your nights and videos. Thank you for taking us along

[@jasperscott5426]

A real environmental joy to watch,scrappity,scrap to you MIKE ‼️

[@thatcanada]

You are the first dumpster diver who has been honest about the numbers game - some nights you have to hit a lot of them to fill up. Then you have those days where all it takes is a few minutes to make a night.

[@tdiron5277]

Mike’s out and about ! Good show ! ✌️

[@msmavris1]

It ain't easy, we know. But you sure make it fun!

[@JOMAR3]

That was an awesome short run. Totally enjoy the hunt with you every video, It's actually pretty exciting when you do the dumpster runs. The thrill of the finds each time keeps me interested. I find myself calling out to the screen "Over there Mike look at that. My wife thinks I'm Nuts. LOL

[@raymondsmith1956]

Mike, We know you work really hard to bring us these great adventures. Hope the Billy Joel concert was a great one for you guys!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

It Was! Thank you!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Nice haul Mike! Thanks for taking us along and giving us a bit of the reality of all you do.I had to smile when you mentioned going to see Billy Joel. Back in the late 90s my ex and I went to see him in concert. We had ground floor seats. Picture this…. All the seats in our section were on a flat floor. Not stair stepped so the folks in front of you are lower like in the seats built into the walls. I’m 5 feet tall. Everyone on the ground floor stood on their seats. I never saw Billy Joel. Not even a glimpse! All I saw was everyone’s ass! LOL I gave up after a while, sat down and just listened. Lesson learned! No more ground floor seats.

[@robertschrader3941]

Hey Mikey, everyone is getting ready for the digital world. Guaranteed you’ll see a lot more filing cabinets in the trash.

[@lilyrose3145]

👍💯

[@RealImMe]

I heard somewhere that the USA plans to go fully digital by December of 2022

[@tonymercer265]

Nobody will need filing cabinet's when the economy collapses, Let's go Brandon.

[@robertschrader3941]

@@RealImMe I think that’s going to happen worldwide. Majority of people are so brainwashed that they think it’s a great idea , how convenient they think😂.

[@robertschrader3941]

@@tonymercer265 correct 😂

[@michelebrown7951]

Wow wow what a haul, thank you Mike for all you do, hope all is well with the family including the doggies. ❤️

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Thank You So Much! Things on the home front are lookin' good! Thanks for asking.

[@OH-vt2tu]

Good way to start the day for us, Mike. Thanks. A good one for you too. Lets hope that you get many more like this.

[@winglessviper]

Love to see you being fruitful in your edeavors. FYI: the draw handles are usually aluminium and the ID tag slots are sheet alum. I pull em. Every little bit adds up.

[@leeales63]

Thanks for keeping all of that out of the landfill.

[@Franco1395]

Great episode. I like the reality low down. I didn’t know you hit so many dumpsters in a night.

[@teta3577]

You work very hard for every penny you get for scrap. If ANYONE thinks or says what you do is easy or easy money. . . They need to help you for one or two nights! Yea, hard work! Keep on keeping on.

[@aliceevans3357]

I'm sorry about the blowout dear. The money you made went towards another tire.😕 Hope you had some left for a good evening for you and your wife. I would not have even imagined you had to hit so many dumpsters! We don't see that side of your adventures, neither do we feel the sore,strained muscles, the banged up body you get doing all that you do. Thank you so much for all the work it takes to get these videos out. Please know I appreciate it. You're such a super hardworking guy ❤️ Stay safe and GOD bless

[@lillchief]

Dottie deserves a spa day. 👍👍 if you want Dottie to get pampered ✔😎💯👍👍

[@aaronvanauken9706]

Thanks Mike! Always appreciate it!

[@eagleeyes5638]

Greetings Mike. You did amazing on those treasures. Please be careful, don't Get hurt or injured. God bless your family always. Fix the tire quickly on Dottie. Enjoy the concert. You deserve some fun. Very informative also. Family friendly channel

[@mslorry3420]

Fantastic haul! No matter what you post it is always good! Your our Billy Joel of top entertainment!

[@mandycote5662]

Nope- not for me - don’t require Billy Joel it any other for that This is being productive and making $ in a clean way

[@AirborneMom60]

Awesome haul. Glad you got a break from 200-300 dumpsters. I appreciate your hard work.

[@debbie4220]

You’re the man, Mike!!

[@samagosto7237]

Man Billy Joel concerts are the best. He never disappoints, always plays the hits, 5 song encores. Really cares about his fans and it shows.

[@terri-mariecook4219]

I am amazed at your tailgate how it takes a pounding and never seems to falter.

[@Dee.dee1964]

It can't be easy . Have fun seeing Billy Joel. And thank you for your video . That's not easy either it's a lot of work down loading cutting and producing a good video . So really I appreciate 🙏

[@billmonczka7197]

Good evening all. I am a member of scrapaholics anonymous. It's been 12 hours since my last dumpster dive. Watching Mike gives me my fix when I get nothing out there 🤣

[@alive.off-grid]

Good morning Mike, keep putting that Salvage in there keep it out of the landfills buddy take care and God bless

[@MrMattDat]

Breaks out the Banjo Broom for the musical interlude! Love it.

[@stadfeld]

Great haul! Hope you kids have a great time with Billy 😘

[@chrisbland9539]

Enjoy the show! 💞 Thanks for sharing!!

[@donlandenberg8126]

Nice one stop and done. You don't get those. Have fun we do. Thanks for taking us along, love it!

[@j.lietka9406]

Mike I don't scrap like you do for a living. I check dumpsters, curbside piles, & ask folks that are moving out of their homes, for electronics. PCs, laptops, Chromebooks, other cables, chargers, etc. To tinker with them, repair, & when possible, rebuild. The finds are few, as I don't have all day to cruise around my town looking. I wish like every other time I go out I would find something worthwhile, to me! Thanks for the great videos & finding what you are looking for to earn a living. Give your family a hello from NC & give your new pooches a treat! 🤓 Yes scrapping is hard work.

[@marktrivett223]

Thanks for the bangers mike

[@mr.smileyken6364]

I always wondered what the good dumpster to bad dumpster ratio was. Thanks for sharing.

[@Finallyretired2022]

Now that I’ve caught up on all your old videos I get to watch 1 at a time. I hate waiting so I go back and look at old ones again !!

[@debbieharris8506]

Good morning stay safe in the dumpsters

[@Disembodied_Voice_420]

good saturday morning .... love your videos

[@msannthrope1863]

Playing the broom as a guitar never gets old. 😂

[@mspggy0]

i really enjoy it when you have videos collecting the metal and a trip to the yard too.

[@minhphamminh6273]

Làm nghề ko hề xấu, chỉ người xấu ko thích nghề Tuyệt vời ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@jasonjenson3174]

Insane haul from 1 dumpster! What you do is NOT easy nor that much fun.

[@chancellor170]

This guy is literally me favorite PuertoRican scrapper

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Gracias?

[@myfrindjman]

I am loving the scrapyard run video Mike. keep it up man.

[@randyheath8566]

Hello 👋 Mike and Family. Also a SHOUT Out to all of us Mike the Scrappy Scrapper Fans watching this video 📹 Hello 👋

[@christinelowery3524]

You for sure found a great dumpster

[@amethystwinter8231]

Glad you're happy. Have a great time with the Mrs. 🙂

[@joeylaurin6487]

Never enought of Mike the scavenger loving it every time...have à good time tonight 🤘😎🤘

[@danielduran428]

Outstanding haul Mike. That was an awesome haul on one dumpster. You always make the best videos on KZbin.

[@MikeTheScavenger]

I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@debbielance3892]

Wow all those file cabinets. Have a great time tonight!!! 🙂👍🙂✌🎵🎹

[@meemou]

Enjoy the concert! Billy Joel is one of my favorites. The video was great as usual. Thanks

[@janiceconrad5917]

Great haul. Billy Joel is awesome in concert! Have fun y'all 👍 😊

[@keithgriner330]

Good video, sorry about the tire, thank goodness it was the back tire. Stay safe Mike have a awesome evening, see ya on the next one. 😎👊🏻

[@duckymeejs]

Thank you for the reality check on the actual work invovled in scrapping! Most of your videos do make your scrapping in "H" town look to be far more fun - and way more rewarding than it has to be! 😀 Always a great video, Mike! Hope you enjoyed "The Piano Man" concert with your wife! Oowww! 🥰

[@jamesschnurbusch711]

It's definitely not easy... but brother wit your sound bites you definitely make it entertaining!... YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THE SHOW ! Saw him and Elton Jon year's ago... Best show out of the 175 concerts I've seen !

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Filing Cabinets Galore and Heavy - ha ! Fantastic Scrap Run to the Yard and Brilliant Payday - most of the Weight from just one Dumpster - hey - Free Money - wow ! You are the Man - we love that Lurking Cat - very Funny ! And Yes - its Rewarding to Recycle at the Scrap Yard and get Paid ! Many Cheers from us in Australia and YES - You Entertain us very much - loving it and have Fun with the Piano Man !!!!

[@gramajulietreasureadventur1104]

You make it look fun!!! little episode... looking for more... Have a great night...

[@ikyt6365]

Good work! Thanks for sharing the dumpster data- woah! I always wondered how many you inspected in one night.

[@robertschwartzman195]

Mike I mentioned your KZbin channel to my friends in NYC area. Have a good weekend to you and your family. PS nice Toyota P/U truck.

[@jvjdrn]

6:53 wow! The cat AND the banjo! Nice.

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Morning My Good Bro & Sis Mike The Scavenger

[@cicikids3035]

We can see you work for it Mike and we appreciate it. Have fun

[@lilyrose3145]

Holy Moly jackpot!!!👍👍👍👍🥳

[@TNgrandee3]

No body handles heavy like Mike The Scavenger!!!! Do enjoy the Billy Joel concert.

[@misterfeedback202]

Enjoy the concert! Thanks for the great content!

[@stephensmith3708]

Cousin Mikey, I have only one thaaang to say, GET IT ALL, CUZ

[@lesleybennet4804]

Mike you do work really hard to make money 💰 love watching your videos ❤

[@marksmithson1414]

You Mike work incredible hard to get what you find. Some times it's good haul others it's hard to find the great dumpsters either way it's a pleasure watching you.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Never thought those cabinets would weigh that much.

[@cwb4280]

You definitely make it look fun!! Good job 👏

[@debbie6760]

I look forward to all your videos Mike thanks

[@sueserrano4591]

NICE scrap Haul on the filing cabinets!!!!!

[@maryal4540]

👏👏👏 thank you 👏👏👏

[@mattbannan637]

REALLY MISSED THOSE SCRAPYARD TRIPS MIKE!!!

[@renah2509]

When your videos come up I click on them quick...im late seeing this one but my daughter is sick... Good job Mike...God bless ..

[@Dragon2220]

Two Mikes one dumpster.

[@SharkDude1]

It only takes that ONE dumpster to make your day. Just like it only takes that ONE house to also make your day when your street scrapping/Picking.

[@beaker6375]

Hey Mike! I think it’s time to have a trailer at the back! 😂

[@alive.off-grid]

Hey somebody got a new truck. Looks nice

[@mythar1]

We just closed down a business and threw out 7 perfectly usable filing cabinets. Tried to virtually give them away for $5-10 each and no one showed any interest so unfortunately had to call up the scrapman to pick them up.

[@dhansel4835]

Tires that slick i call them 'May Pop" tires of "Pallbearers on Wheels".

[@todd7619]

Another great video and hope the concert is awesome! ❤

[@glendaroy1171]

Good morning I don't look at videos like this but you make it fun I love you 😘

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike !!! This one was so wonderfully awesome !!! All those filling cabinets!!! It's so cool you are really using those cool green handled buckets !!! This one was so different, still great though !!! Hope your tire got fixed !!! Always enjoy the scrap yard runs!!!Thanks for taking us along today you are appreciated!!!! Stay safe stay great!!!!

[@souldasherjoanie7517]

Love the black kitty 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

Once again , good work. It's good to work hard and see others do the same.

[@tammyreeves168]

Short but sweet. That was a good run for sure. Stay safe and God Bless

[@gordoninthailand]

Pretty new sub here. Love discovering all the hidden treasures with you. Great content.

[@carolinmichigan]

I love scrapyard runs

[@bobmcdoggish9659]

Mike, you and the missus have fun at the Billy Joel concert!

[@jeffffro7674]

I can't imagine your city being so densely put together that 2-300 dumpsters are too terribly close together, right??? How much do you have to crank out for petrol to get to that dang many panda cans??!?! Wow homey, the lengths you go to for us at home to be entertained, thank you!!!