Dumpster Diving & Curbsiding "Manscaping That Metal!"

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. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Hey everyone... The fam and I are all good after that crazy blast of weather. The wife and I don't have power but my folks live down the street and have power so I am able to post from their pad. I got a little video of some of the aftermath damage I'm putting together if anyone wants to see that. PEACE!

[@Morpheus187]

Watch your head.

[@judithl-akathesausageinspe9388]

I am glad you’re all ok, it would be good to see your video footage of the aftermath 😍

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

I'm glad you and your family are ok Mike. Good to hear.

[@jonnaguinn-brandt5197]

Glad you and your family are all safe.

[@thealgonquin5822]

Glad you and yours are safe.

[@MickJ666]

Who missed Mike playing his guitar broom in the scrapyard at the end😫😁❤️

[@mmill6505]

no won

[@MickJ666]

@@mmill6505 no won? 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@mmill6505]

@@MickJ666 My mom said no "won" when asked who won. I say No One.

[@Apophis1966]

13:32 Leybold · Its a inner part of the Type: Trivac D 40 B · The TRIVAC B are oil-sealed vacuum pumps based on the rotary vane principle. The oil injected into the suction chamber is used to lubricate high-precision machines. New price of the part €9,600.00 greetings from Germany °° Scheißenteuer^^

[@philinfinite]

"It's not producing any radioactivity..." Next video Mike glows in the dark dumpsters. 🌟😁

[@larryjohns8823]

Maybe he will become magnetic and attract all the scrap iron😮

[@E-hab]

​@@larryjohns8823 That will make it easy to detect steel 😂

[@johnspargrove4816]

Another day with Mike is always a good day

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

You know it - absolutely !!!

[@mgrein2123]

It's just like being there!😉

[@annettebeavers7866]

Mike see you found some more stuff for your space ship,lol. Love seeing you find some interesting stuff in the dumpster 😜😜😜❤❤❤❤

[@user-gw8ro1gy5z]

The world is such a mess Mike but you always lighten the mood for me and many others is peaceful in the dumpster. Dixieu

[@carmendillard6527]

Hi Mike, I found someone who was using your content as it was his! And outet him in the comments!!!😂😂😂 His answer was not friendly!

[@Dean_F]

Did the persons videos get taken down?

[@tvoprosucks]

kick back can be caused by either improper valve lash or they hit something big with the blade and sheared the flywheel key making engine out of time, easy fix unless the crank got bent from striking a heavy object

[@gregoryreed433]

Partially sheared flywheel key. Firing at the wrong time.

[@robertfandel9442]

Not partially sheared. Sheared easy fix if the crank isn't bent.

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

Glad you are all ok Mike, I didn't realise there were issues over there, sending positive vibes from England 👍

[@Manhandle730]

Yes we have been experiencing some exceptionally severe storms as of late. Tornadoes, heavy rain, hailstorms with golf ball and larger size hail balls. It’s been interesting.

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

@@Manhandle730 oh wow, Mother nature at her most troublesome! Stay safe out there!!

[@karenblackwell1577]

Yeah I was wondering about the Mike the scavenger with all that weather but you're back on and that makes my day ♻️👍💯😁

[@antoinettefoster5598]

Glad to hear you & the family are safe. Praying for those who have been seriously affected by your severe weather. Thank you for another great video Mike. Stay safe out there & happy scrapping . Cheers from Ireland..🥰🇨🇮🍀☘️

[@JamesMcGill-kr2qk]

Scrap master Mike I am so sorry to see the damage there in Texas. I pray for y'all to get your power back soon. God bless and keep safe.

[@JenKeatley1959]

Mike …. I ADORE YOU‼️You are my favorite channel and will re-watch your videos (Cause I can’t seem to locate all 500 plus) Keep Doin’ You👍🏻💪🏻🖤

[@bengone3349]

Glad you all are ok. Thanks for taking time to post.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Glad to hear that all are safe and ok ,watch as more weather in the forecast .of the kind you don't need more of .take care - love watching your videos.

[@dadsrock4252]

That red lawn mower needs a shear key.

[@robertfandel9442]

Exactly pull the flywheel and replace the key probably hit a root.

[@aileenhaggarty681]

It always amazes me how much you can pile into that truck. 🙏🏻❤️

[@beentheredonethat-gt3xr]

I just love your videos, going strong now for 7 yrs of watching , lets keep going

[@Lilyandmoomin]

Pleased to hear you are all safe. I heard on PBS America it could be a few weeks before everyone had their electricity supply back to normal. Brilliant video as always ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@larryjohns8823]

Love that turbo space ship part!😮

[@catherinepipe4504]

I’m very glad that you and yours are safe. I love and miss Texas but not the weather. Hugs and love all around!❤❤❤❤

[@heinzheinrich245]

Mike knows various types of Metal! Copper, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Iron Maiden, etc... Keep on scrappin'

[@railbirrd]

Saving the planet one dumbster at a time, keep the videos coming Mike

[@Mike1957belair]

Hey Mike .those bank sending tubes have a motor on the bottom part that you put the travel tube in just letting you know if you didn't know .they look like the one you found in the box that was with them

[@adelaidesocki3595]

Oh geez are you kidding me? Another Mike moment!

[@AnnewithanA73]

Glad you’re all OK. Good haul today. Watch your head!😊

[@DavidMckinney-mn5se]

Much Love you and all your family, be safe!!!👁️👁️❤️🙏✌️

[@doug4834]

I have been watching for awhile, and I still can't believe you don't have separate dumpsters for cardboard. Wishing you well with storms.

[@karbear26]

I really wish my work did we throw away so much cardboard and things that can be recycled! They don’t want to pay for the extra service!

[@uberdogsequoia]

Field trip to the scrap yard hell ya

[@riskaddictionrc]

Mike, you would make a good cop cause you sure know how to toss a dumpster!!!!

[@lovin_nature_adventures9050]

nice to see sunny weather for you after the crazy weather

[@marksmithson1414]

Glad to see that you are ok was worried that the storm was in your area. Nice to see you out and about.

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Hey Mike, way to go. Please take care and stay safe. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

[@MontyPiper]

A little Iron Maiden for our listening pleasure

[@josephcormier5974]

Outstanding video with awesome content thank you for sharing this with us six stars brother

[@beverleyhuard3773]

Good morning Mike,hope you get lots of scarp today.Love what you do for our planet.🇨🇦♥️♥️

[@j.lietka9406]

That's actually a nice mower! 4:09 13:41 that's a neat turbine!

[@olgahurghis6667]

Bună Seara Mike felicitări ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tammyreeves168]

Glad to see you’ll are ok after all of the storms you’ll had in Houston. Stay safe and God bless

[@herbertjanzen3707]

Thank goodness you’re ok. I was reading about your city. Sounds like there will be a lot of clean up. Stay safe, stay true, stay you. 🙏🙏

[@edmann8084]

Glad to here your fam is good!🙏for rest of the familys!!

[@donlandenberg8126]

It's always a pleasure riding along with MtS. Thank you.

[@truckerswife5060]

Good morning Mike.

[@janomesteve3129]

Hi Mike I love watching your videos All the way from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@francis-kp9cw]

11:37🇺🇲Hawaii🤙

[@user-ho2yk9bw3u]

Glad to hear that you and your family are safe 👍😎🇺🇸🙏

[@fredswanson156]

Hope you are all doing well after all those storms.

[@ferenclukacs165]

Királyvagy Mike! Üdvözlet Magyarországról!

[@jerrysadventures8952]

you go mike

[@davefave4351]

German engineering. Texan dumpster divin'. Alright! Alright! Alright! 👊! 👊! 👊! 🇬🇧🤜🤛🇺🇲

[@number7__879]

Yes Sir!!!

[@anndefauw1161]

I appreciate the jams thanks

[@bensabelhaus7288]

I always wanted my own tube system. So cool lol

[@kimberly1273]

Mike❤❤❤

[@carmendillard6527]

Their Name is LOVE IN THE DUMSTER!

[@biancamalan7499]

Mike rumbling the dumpster.....🤣

[@OrdinaryJoe75]

Your videos are the best 👌 watching from Ireland

[@danielgentry6759]

Glad you are safe Mike and family, we need to say a prayer for those that are lost. God bless you and stay safe.

[@user-qv2tg5qg6h]

Thank God you and your family are alright. Stay with your folks and enjoy each other.

[@darrenshields1557]

I agree , you put your thing in a box and send it. Lol

[@walterxmicheljordan1831]

Yes

[@ChristineLowery-wr2uf]

Wow, nice load Mike

[@anneallison5610]

Another great scrap run Mike , glad you came threw the storm 😃🇨🇦

[@CliffordMccollum-ow2lo]

You do a great job

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Exciting Street Scrap and Dumpster Diving and again Quality Stuff and Free Entertaining from Mike ! Enjoyed the Video and many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@ArisonASantos]

Hello Mike IFrom Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@warehouseman6325]

Awesome

[@davidoconn9352]

Thanks Again Mike!

[@catherinecunningham5790]

Carry on! 🙏✝️🙏

[@anthonycrumb9810]

OMG I broke out in a huge smile when I heard you singing Iron Maiden "Run to the hills". My favor band ever.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

Stay safe

[@tanyasydnor8189]

Thanks for another nice one Mike.👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@robertsmith7580]

Awesome video Mike

[@user-hn1so8ul4y]

I love the singing!

[@fishaholic122]

A squeeze and a lift? Come on mike keep it G rated

[@olgahurghis6667]

Bună seara Mike felicitări ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wl8vx9tc2x]

Love the Iron Maiden song

[@heyyoohall]

Hey yo big Mike, glad your all well. Loved the Iron maiden run to the hills . Stay well my brother.

[@robertschwartzman195]

Hi Mike, Nice find on the table and chairs. The key might be partially sheard and. Ends to be replaced. I bought a bunch and have with spark plugs and blades. Normal repair bill is $75. Cheaper to toss then repair. Have a good weekend to you and yours.

[@victorrobinson7008]

Danmmm I need a lawn mower too !

[@brendacrawford260]

The music at the end this time was freak'n awesome ( and so is your channel :)

[@user-ke5wh3mp4s]

Best to you and your family God bless you always.

[@dianewilliams1125]

Hey Mike im glad you and yours are doing well! I watched an Utuber,The urban rescue ranch in Waco,so i keep on top of the weather down in Texas! I understand its not going to be any better for a while. I will keep you in my prayers! Stay safe. Scrappity scrap! BTW that tiny Spider-Man bike was adorable, hope you passed that on to someone. PEACE!

[@scrapman502]

The kickback on the pull rope is usually due to the flywheel key being sheered because the user hit something like a rock or a thick root and stopped the mower abruptly. When the shaft stops abruptly, the flywheel wants to keep going, sheering the key. Now the timing is off. It's an easy fix as long as they also didn't bend the driveshaft and the blade, then it's toast.

[@squirrelorama]

Troybilt an easy fix, unless they bent the crankshaft (at bottom of engine, that the blade connects to). What happens is, they whaxk something hard enough to immediately stop the engine (such as a curb, tree root, neighbor, rock etc) and when that happens there is a tiny aluminum shear key on the flywheel that is designed to break, and throw off the spark timing to quickly stop the engine from running. Usually on that job you will replace both the mangled grass cutting blade, and the shear key. Relatively cheap fix for a nice mower!! The only potential issue is if the object was hard enough to bend the crankshaft when hit, then even with a repair it will vibrate so badly that its dangerous. Only fix then is either replace crankshaft ($$$) or replace engine with a new or even better, used one off an old mower. But they have to have same crankshaft length, width, and engine mounting bolt patterns if you decide to go that route ✌

[@shanetrent8799]

Slammin' outro!

[@virginiacluck2647]

I'm over here faning away at the Grill Dust

[@tracygregor982]

A lot of number 1 copper in those lights

[@metaldragonbraveheart]

Nike sure glad to hear everyone's ok , and I bet when they take them towers down there will be a lot of scrap steel .

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

@ 3:58 Troy Built Lawnmower. The key is sheared off on the flywheel, so it's out of time.... When it tries to start, does it rip the rope out of your hand?? Hurts your hand??? It's out of time.... That thing looked nice. Bag looked mint, too... In my very humble & limited experience, if it has a nice bag, you can get money for it. The people want the bag. You can get that running, and it'll bring money....

[@debbie4220]

Go for it, Mike!!

[@arminarminson8583]

He dropped it off at the scrapyard at the end of the video. With 500k subscribers you don't need something like that.

[@jamesragus1577]

Good to know!

[@mohammadhosseini3655]

Mike = immer 💰

[@StonerBob710]

I am glad that you are alright M8. Family 1st. Staying Lifted 4LifeM8's.

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice Haul Mike

[@cristinagimpaya9813]

Hellooo...I was watching the old videos, while waiting for this...YAY

[@wayneneher6362]

Mike, PLEASE don't breathe that dust. It is phosphorus, not something you want to get in you, to say nothing about the mercury. Please be careful, we want you around for a while, brother.

[@justincaldarella]

Those turbo molecular pumps can run between $20k-$50k brand new.

[@bernielivingston9108]

Gotta be STRONG.

[@ariesmariano4592]

Nice video kaibigan