Dumpster Diving & Curbsiding "This Can't Be Real!"

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!

[@judierickson7166]

It continues to amaze me with people throwing away perfectly good stuff.

[@keithauer4548]

Watch some of divers that do stores like dollar tree Walgreens it no wonder prices are high I have seen ppl grab thousands of $$ worth of good food imagine that times thousands of stores every night

[@SaadWorking-vk1rv]

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[@SpeedsterVlog]

Some ppl have money and dnt care, dnt be amaze about it. ;)

[@Sweetyhide]

@@keithauer4548 Who is your favorite food diver to watch?

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

I've been a scrapper and junk man for over thirty yrs and to this day I'm still amazed at the thing's people consider useless! Every tool I own I've been given or found in the trash! Just last weekend while working on a job the people from the house next door came over and offered me stuff from their garage- including a brand new hydrolic press and set of pliers of every size and a brand new in the box CRAFTSMAN NAIL HAMMER! I looked it up and it costs over 2 hundred dollar's! They were just going to set it all on the curb! Mine now😁

[@danno3497]

OMG Mike! You ate it! I sure hope they didn't throw them out because they were tainted or had salmonella! You are now qualified for the Ultimate Scrapper Award!

[@becreative2420]

Bet you a dollar they threw them out because it was time to close and they didn't sell them. Most of the donut shops that make the kolaches close at either 1 or 2pm.

[@rakcityequine2.0]

Still good.😂.

[@lovedbygod.]

I'm not eating out of the dumpster.😅

[@F.O.D.]

I’d eat breakfast with Mike any day!

[@_Mother_Of_A_yotube-Developer]

​​@@F.O.D., из помойки? 😁 Я бы ни за что не стал есть из мусорки, аж лучше уехать за город и начать выращивать пищу самостоятельно.

[@Bigf00tKEO]

I love spending my lunch break watching you. Today was better bc coworkers watched over my shoulder & asked questions. Friday i will wear my SCRAP tshirt

[@joannefazenbaker1448]

I kept waiting for Dottie to say " thats enough!" And blow her tires 😂 that was epic! Great job!

[@Luclys]

🤣🤣 me too

[@thesacredmom2784]

Omg! You finally did a dumpster food challenge ! So proud of you MTS😊

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Yay! Thank you!

[@marcfisher7809]

That was the worst😂😂😂

[@mileswallis7893]

I would like to purchase the grill grates at 8:13 if they are for sale it is a cool get kinda expensive aftermarket accessory . Made of aluminum I think .

[@mileswallis7893]

@@MikeTheScavenger I would like to purchase the grill grates at 8:13 if they are for sale it is a cool get kinda expensive aftermarket accessory . Made of aluminum I think .

[@glennvanb3012]

Fan of a fan you get my like

[@goodcitizen7064]

We definitely need a follow up and scrap run after this haul!!

[@TinaBreon-eg3sw]

I'm exhausted watching you. That a lot work. Hope you find some real money.

[@gilsonsoares-mz2lc]

No tempo de 30:15 minutos, tinha muita sucata na caçamba quase que o caminhão do Mike a caçamba não cabe mais nada de sucatas...

[@poohbear4130]

Good to see you have a HANDLE on this one! Dottie working OT on that one, that appliance dumpster requires a second visit.

[@angiriberdy5094]

That open top at the end just didn't stop! Definitely one to check back on. Congrats Mike!

[@sandrafinney535]

I'm so happy for you Mike. This was a run and a half!! I didn't want you to stop digging and how you could fit all that extra around your truck. 😊 You have a lot of great $$ makers in there. It was such a joy watching you, as always!!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Thank you

[@jvjdrn]

Dottie finna need saddlebags!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

​@@jvjdrn How about just taller walls?!

[@amymitstifer2135]

Tarp maybe 😂

[@ivaninskeep7892]

I like the way you go scrapping

[@SherryTheSecretary]

Been missing you. Prayers for your continued health, your fam and the pups.

[@donlandenberg8126]

Those big hawles of open tops are definitely paying the bills. Thanks for taking us along.

[@ChrisB1993]

Amazing work mike! Glad we have a scrap run coming soon. Be sure to keep hydrated as it’s starting to get hot hot hot. ❤

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

Loved the attempt at singing a Phil Collins tune, that dumpster was one that kept giving

[@dwayneoickle6923]

Congrats Mike on trying the dumpster bun. The restaurant's around here throw out tons of food every day, it's like unreal dude! And the government wonders why so many people are going hungry. I petitioned the gov to pass legislation to give this food to foodbanks and soup kitchens but it fell on deaf ears! Keep doing what you do, donating, your a fantastic human being.

[@tdiron5277]

It is a tremendous waste of food . However we are ruled by lawyers which could destroy a small bsnss Really sad when hungry families are just blocks away 🤔

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

Years ago the city of Long Beachpassed an ordinance that insulated donators from liability oh, so all those high-end restaurants started donating dinners... they have a program that serves at breakfast-time dinners from the night before... of course Long Beach is one of the most interesting diverse cities out there...

[@tdiron5277]

@rj I did not know, that is a awesome service for all involved. We need it nationwide give those local bsnss that participate a tax break .

[@ianbennett1491]

Wow. That open top was brilliant. Really paid for the hard work you put in. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rob13854]

Definitely need a follow up on this load mate. Good night for you and for us. Thanks Mike, Rob T Australia 🇦🇺

[@TNgrandee3]

Hi Mike, yep looks like you have about half what you need for the spaceship!! Great video.😄

[@lilyrose3145]

The aliens brought that stuff when they came down the other night .

[@TNgrandee3]

@@lilyrose3145 Great reply and you are probably spot on. I am sure they know where Mike The Scavenger goes hunting for scrap.😊

[@SkullerMetals]

All of us who do scrapping are just shaking our heads in awe! That was a monster open top.

[@beccamac3520]

I love climbing in open tops! I'm always in awe at what this dude finds.

[@SkullerMetals]

@@beccamac3520 It's really crazy, I know. I find good stuff but if I found what he did I'd be freaking out. He definitely knows where to go.

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike!!! Dude-a-saurus-rex!!! Thanks for taking us along with you!!! Curbside and dumpsters are so much fun to see like what will be find today??? I appreciate you! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work !!!!

[@jvjdrn]

Mike is the Energizer Bunny of scavenging!

[@samanthasimental3788]

I really enjoy when you include the organizing

[@Wolfchyld73]

Yay Mike to the rescue to a slow day ! First post too :)

[@donnapadgett6583]

What a blast😅.. enjoyed your video 😎. God bless you and be safe

[@bbwachter]

Great job Mike,,, your going to love the scrap run !!!!

[@fred7854]

Hey Mike, I'm glad you found a lot in that last dumpster. The only thing is, you have to reorganize the back of your truck. Which means you have to take things back out to make room for all you found. You should have just tossed it on the ground then placed in the truck. Love your channel and videos. Take care and be safe.

[@wino99999]

Trouble is when there that much stuff and probably more not taken, if you don't put it in first time around you'll be knackered lifting it twice over.

[@johndaley9188]

Might be worth it to empty out Dottie and return for more appliance scrap. WOW!!!

[@JOMAR3]

Holy Epic Load Batman!!!! THAT was a $$$ run for sure. Glad I got to witness that. Awesome.

[@grantmorden2405]

dotty so loaded, she looks like the klampets treuck . LOL LOL LOL what a haul you got from the appliance store dumpster.

[@catherinepipe4504]

I cheer for you every time you get great scrap!! Luck to you always!!!❤❤❤

[@fmakaren3706]

So glad to see you more often. Be careful out there . Take care!

[@graciescott8034]

A great day of scrapping! Thank you Mike!

[@brendamckenzie2451]

Always blessed with lots of metal. Stay, keeping it real. Enjoyed😍

[@Sean_F.]

@Mike your my hero... Love your channel...

[@lia-liz2012]

*you're *

[@Sean_F.]

@@lia-liz2012 😲

[@stircrazyone7929]

@@Sean_F. you spelled it and used it correctly.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Great job. That open top was something else..... Mike grabs a snack from a dumpster behind a grocery store.... heh heh heh! Epic....

[@mazzg1966]

Whew, that last dumpster was insane!! Good Night!...You could have started there and been done for the day....Humongous score!! Great video Mike...Thanks for taking us along. We certainly are looking forward to the non-ferrous scrap run.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

I don’t know how I got here but it has been almost 6 months ago. I am constantly reminded of people who say there are no jobs and no way to make any money. It is fascinating to me what gets put into the trash. You do you boo boo. I keep watching. Thank you.

[@michaelfred8848]

I can’t believe you handled that food with your glove, the same glove that you touch all that trash with yet somehow it makes it ok to eat with your hands 😜

[@Oldgrumpyvet67]

Wow you were killing it with this episode we definitely need a follow up episode please

[@rosemarywise5952]

Awesome scrap pile!!! Appliance surplus!!

[@davefave4351]

Now that was a dumpster! Alright! Alright! Alright! 👊👊👊

[@kevinmonroe6769]

Hey Mike it would be nice to see a time lapse of you sorting out this run 😅

[@gwenniejs6284]

Great to see you are getting so much.😊

[@Saganic]

Don't let the dream die, Mike! I know you could be the pogo champ.

[@lilyrose3145]

Yes we support you Mike, it's never to late .😀

[@jeaniecampbell4184]

What an open top that was!! Great job Mike! And thanks for the Phil Colin’s snippet. Brought back lots of memories. The 80’s rocked!!

[@Randeb86]

Can you say Beverly Hillbilly load of scrap? It’s a beautiful thing lol! Great haul Mike!❤

[@gregwelch389]

That was awesome! The way that stuff kept coming you could probably go back and fill up Dottie again. Thanks for the content, it always makes my day when I get a notification for your new video.

[@kathleenhilty6020]

Good Lord when I think of how long I waited for a stove handle and you find them in the trash!! Never ceases to amaze me what is scrapped.

[@davidr4761]

You have been on a roll lately. Great job MTS

[@2dazetake]

Dude you hit a gold mine, you were throwing stuff so fast, we didn't even get a chance to look at it, stay safe. 😊👍

[@janiceconrad5917]

Nice haul Mike. The appliance dumpster...the gift that keeps on giving. I love when you break into song 😊 keep on saving the world...

[@bumble4342]

Mike is the #1 Scraper !!!!!!!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@rongray9858]

Thanks Mike!! I needed some scavenger therapy today. You have never failed to put me in a better mood.

[@JoeyCarz12]

24:40 that satisfaction when he grabs that wire lol. Great haul Mike!

[@davidkreider942]

Looks like you need a bigger truck Mike!! This was like Christmas for you, opening all those boxes of new appliance parts. Wow! That dumpster was a gold mine. You got the gold and whoever put all that stuff in there got the shaft!! Watch yo head!!

[@maryal4540]

That last open top was a gold mine , nice score 👏👏👏👏👏

[@scottbormann2765]

Lots of money & time taking it apart, great haul Mike.

[@AMBASSADORHOFF]

Mike good 2 see ya man! fixing to do some sorting today!!

[@MechanicVanPelt]

Perfect scores. Love every minute off your videos. I love your commentary.

[@thesacredmom2784]

Dang that's like scrap Xmas in the appliance dumpster.

[@badbadgerz]

Oooh. Cant wait for the scrap run 😍

[@marychambers778]

You hit the jackpot today. Good job.

[@iandrew6347]

Hi from the U.K.

[@janicebroughton8192]

What a brill day for scrapping x

[@stephenhands1763]

Opentop oblivion, "Can you see my truck?" So much good work right there

[@angien168]

WOW! Now that's a nice haul. Looking forward to the scrap run. 👍😊

[@ksmith8405]

Such an incredible never ending find!

[@davidmerry6277]

It's always amazing how much new merchandise gets tossed, I have my wife list things that I find online all the time. Appliance parts are big buck for many new parts even sold used parts from my old dishwasher when I bought a New one. Happy scrapping this fathers day weekend

[@codyvermillion2381]

If you’d have days like this more often you’d have to get a bigger truck!! Poor Dottie was over flowing! Good haul Mike!

[@MichellePennada]

Geez, poor dotty she needs a spa day really soon 😊

[@henrryarias369]

Mike better call mama if he want to fit all goodies “ a whole lot of crap” 😃❤️🇺🇸

[@philott8054]

Another awesome trip for scrapity scrap scrap . Can't believe the stuff those companies throw out. Why don't they just give you a call to pick it all up. Keep up the great work and happy scaping

[@elisaortizmignolet419]

Magnifica carga!!!!! Y que fortaleza!!!!! Es realmente un gusto y honor verlo me alegro mucho por ud es magico no quiero salir de la pantalla la verdad gracias hasta la proxima

[@tothemoon.7773]

It's just shocking what these companies throw away.thanks for vid bro

[@johnnybautistajr5608]

There's always something good to eat in them dumpsters 👍

[@chasonlapointe]

That was a helluva haul!

[@mrskunk4732]

Hey buddy! I'm in Tx too. I LOVE LOVE LOVE old and new safes, especially ones that are stuck closed!!! You ever need one opened, let me know! I'd be happy to help you get one open without damaging it!

[@sherylryan7038]

You are the man it is sinful what is discarded but lucky for you Always watched from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@johnwalker2129]

Brilliant thanks for a fantastic episode as always ❤

[@josephcormier5974]

Mike this was a awesome scrap hunt you killed it with non faris thank you for sharing this six stars brother

[@tinableakmore6011]

❤ Mike rocked that dumpster. ❤

[@natinoterry7519]

😮 wait! I had rewind it, yes you did grab a food item out the garbage can and ate it!! ’ with those gloves on too!!?? Omgoodness!! Im about to 🤢🤢

[@dianewilliams1125]

He knew the bakery and the stuff was just thrown out! He does not handle gross stuff with his gloves!😊😊😊

[@phillovelace]

I made note of the gloves as well 🤮

[@karbear26]

That appliance dumpster was gold! So much goodness! I know it’s too late this year but wasn’t sure if you lived by a college or university the kids throw out so much scrap might be worth checking out when they moving out!!

[@cathyharville7226]

That last dumpster was incredible!

[@michelebrown7951]

Wow wow wow Mike, you hit the mother load, that's so awesome. Stay safe out there, scraity scrap.❤

[@bengone3349]

What a haul Mike! It's amazing how companies just throw new stuff for some crazy reason I'm sure

[@kimberly1273]

❤ Mike! Love those apples! Great haul!

[@pmyhill]

Great load Mike !!! Wasn't sure if you'd fit it all in !!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Hell yeah Mike. Nice load. You always manage to kill it out there.

[@garyargillander744]

Never fail to make us smile!

[@gaild3975]

Let’s us know if you got gut bubbles from that dumpster food 😂 Oh my word that last dumpster was AMAZING 🤩

[@tomhunter2426]

Can you imagine,all this scrap, going to the tip,,well done Mike

[@simodo11]

Mike ,you are simply the best ,make me laugh, and you are the best most hard working scavenger I’ve ever known

[@SpaceHobo42]

Ate a bun right out the dumpster. Peak scraping.

[@KeepItReal33]

😂😂😂

[@Lilyandmoomin]

Mike you might not be the worlds greatest pogo stickest, but you are the worlds best scavenger. 🎉🥇🏆🌏 OMG the dumpster Gods are with you tonight Mike……. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@zyoninkiro]

Oh man, that last open top was a scrapper's feast! Dottie got truely stuffed to the gills.

[@nancythompson5055]

Wowza!! You need to make another trip back to that last dumpster!!!

[@delsos2391]

Muito bom seus vídeos, Brazil 😊

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Man - that Appliance Dumpster just kept Giving and Giving and You are Bursting Full - Mike - this deserves a Follow Up - soooo much Stuff - Amazing what People throw out - looks like it was mostly all NEW Gear - wow ! You are so Lucky - You know Your Dumpsters and they never really let You down ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@ppiechnik]

LOVED the Beastie Boys reference!!

[@paulanelson1884]

Wow what a jackpot in that last big dumpster! Awesome!!