Dumpster Diving "Doin' The Needful"

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!

[@Budreaux63]

Don't Ever STOP Saying... "Watch yo heeeaaad"! Never gets old! 😁

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I got to admit this guy is addictingly entertaining 😆 it's a shame I don't live around him I saw a dumpster today half-filled with old pallet jacks and I can't believe they're now throwing boxes of masks away but not that long ago had to spend a fortune online to find them

[@shotgunalien3315]

I miss the meows in the dumpsters

[@bengone3349]

@@marilynrogue3422 Texas

[@bigserge07]

He's in Houston, Texas. Killer logo Mike!!!

[@aprilnewton1547]

You are so right about him being addicting. I could watch him for hours.

[@bxbsbxbsn5440]

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[@SkullerMetals]

All those "smalls" are the kind of things I love sorting through too. Get yourself a drink and a magnet and it's hours of fun.

[@rebeccawebster3556]

When what to my wondering eyes should appear? A new MTS video making me grin from ear to ear! You know I love it when you use the sweep magnet!! You definitely got some good stuff & I love the metal pumpkins! Thanks for another great video!!

[@tammyreeves168]

Another GREAT Mighty Mike and Dotty video. Definitely Quality over Quantity

[@SouthOfGate]

This dive was Very Aesthetically Pleasing.

[@nstooge]

Mike, your work ethic and addictive positive attitude keeps me coming back for more of your videos. Thank you…

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joseebedard3180]

You're the narcotic of videos! I could sit here and watch videos like this one all day long! Lolololol! Keep up your awesome work, Mike!

[@Lone-Wolf87]

I got addictive to your videos. I can't believe how much good stuff people throw away.

[@4GSR]

Yeah, and I thought I threw away good stuff!!! Nothing compared to this stuff from the Houston area!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

It really is crazy sometimes

[@wicked.mainah5994]

One man's trash is another man's treasure 😁

[@genilscosta3764]

@@wicked.mainah5994 verdade

[@Mrwoodywoodpecker22]

i love when mike abuses the dumpster before gettin in!! 🤣

[@weathertrainsrandomniss1083]

It still blows my mind what people pitch. Thanks for letting us tag along. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@TK-eg6vp]

Just what the doctor ordered while I'm home getting over this cold. Thanks Mike!

[@rogerrug2501]

Brilliant as usual! Mike please do a follow up of you processing that haul.

[@judyp9985]

Best of the best.other scrappers don t come close.. so much fun to watch.😊

[@robinmooney4767]

The dumpster you found the neewer is a ring light and the tripod goes with it. A lot of youtubers use them.

[@theodorelueker5057]

I'll bet ol'boy hits a lot of dumpsters in a year. Some of them look familiar from his other videos but I bet he is always on the hunt for new ones. Keep them coming.

[@indianaslim4971]

I have seen him comment that he hits about 70 dumpsters per night on his regular route and has hit up to 200 on some nights, I wouldn't be surprised if he spends 4-5 hours editing each video he uploads.

[@bengone3349]

Mike, this was a real haul of smalls as Frank and Mike would say.

[@Krawlergarage]

Go Mike Go. So many dumpster so little time.

[@isabellefox4958]

I love your videos. That's what I look for in the mornings and right before bed.

[@Zaddy91]

I finger test my taint stank at those times of day.

[@Ann10999]

Didn’t kn it could be entertaining to watch someone ramble through a dumpster but you do keep it entertaining , and I do enjoy watching 🤪🤣

[@soudayesbendaoud]

طك تل س

[@debbielance3892]

Good stuff Mike. Brass, copper! I love when you find the good stuff that can be recycled and not wind up in a landfill. 👍👍👍👍🙂

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Mike. Congratulations. What a haul. So many treasures to choose from - what a jackpot, what a score in all those boxes and containers in that dumpster. Fortunately, none of those items in those cardboard boxes appear to be edible items.

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike!!! Thanks for taking us along!!!! I appreciate you so much!!! Stay safe stay great!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@papajaystinkershop75]

Wow Mike, you scored some great stuff today. You prolly already looked it up but that Neewer bag looked like a large selfie light. And that was a good loking tripod in that bag. We need a followup video for this load.

[@beaverc2884]

Really nice haul of smalls, that will definitely all add nice weight at the scale.

[@OH-vt2tu]

I just loved this one Mike. I' m always hoping that you find more of the best. Things that make you squeal. You' re so funny. Lol. You keep us all entranced. Thanks! Watching it late, what a great way to relax and end the evening.

[@alanwhittington9528]

Always a pleasure watching your show

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Afternoon My Good Bro Mike The Scavenger

[@arlettewooten5332]

Love your fun videos ❤!! You are so funny and I have learned a lot watching your videos!!

[@bridgethaig8923]

What a great video!! Loved how your magnet picked up the cardboard box of metal stuff.

[@mazzg1966]

That was an awesome trip! That brass, stainless and copper adds up really fast! Great couple of dumpsters to add to the treasure map for sure! Awesome trip!!!! Keep up the energy and kick butt Mike!

[@kori_snw]

Thanks for taking us on another great trip! Where'd you get that awesome magnet? Appreciate you Mike!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Got it on Amazon… link in video description

[@kori_snw]

@@MikeTheScavenger Thanks! Probably should have looked there first... doh

[@meowmaki1532]

Legos are soo worth taking because they are such an universal toy and will be popular for thousands of years. The best part is no matter how old it is, it will fit and you can build something amazing :3!

[@aliceevans3357]

The answers to all of life's questions are found in a dumpster in Texas.... no wonder no one finds the answers! 😉😂 If it's in a dumpster MTS will find it! You found some great stuff tonight. Glad you kept that white half barrel, it will come in handy. Thanks for taking us along as you get in the down and dirty. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@julielumsden5184]

Every time I see Mike push a dust pan aside. I’m yelling take it take it. The dust pans in my house disappear on a regular basis. Like other people loose socks

[@tatchley3049]

A lot of good ISH in the dumpsters today!!

[@carolynsummerall255]

Mike I love that you love what you do 💕 Cause I love what you do my days would be terrible if I didn't have You I love you Mike 💞

[@elainephleps4705]

Don't make his wife jealous!!

[@kenshinflyer]

13:34 First you found a tripod from the Lego dumpster, now you found a ring light! Vlogging to the max! And, oh: you found another tripod in that dumpster.

[@outdoorswitheli4787]

A friend of mine sold his lake home and he gave me permission to take anything I wanted…I went mike the scavenger in that house🤣

[@lilyrose3145]

Cool stuff today Mike.👍👍💯

[@Vault57]

The 21:00 dumpster with the Swagelok parts represented a fair chunk of change if you were buying all those items new. Swagelok does make good stuff. We used them and Valco depending on the application. I liked both.

[@olgahurghis6667]

Te apreciez foarte mult Mike.

[@TNgrandee3]

Always awesome in your neck of the woods. Looks like a lot of stuff for the spaceship.

[@jeffkemp1904]

Thanks mike a nother go haul 🤘☮️

[@jamesknighton2219]

You are the most industrious person I've ever seen Mike. God Bless Ya!

[@patmos68]

Good video as usual. The answer to life, the universe, and everything is "42"

[@rastaralph7154]

Champion a new video from the Man 👍❤️💛💚

[@williamyorkolepossum]

SCAM WARNING - Hey Mike I am retired and have watched almost all of your diving. You are the champ diver. Hardly a dive goes by that I don't see something I would like to play with. Got a notice from a site that looked like your site informing me that I had won a prize. WOW, was I thrilled until I realized that I had seen Nothing of a contest or drawing on any of your Diving videos. Later saw a warning issued by another U2r about this scam. (Shed happens) Keep it up. I love your work

[@tuckerhuff692]

I went dumpster diving today and found a $50 water cooler

[@johnnilsson1311]

Man nice to be back, those three weeks I was in KZbin jail sucked but I will always speak truth. I watched 4 vids yesterday not sure how many I have left to catch up on but I'll savor them they keep til the next.

[@suzrtimm5930]

This was awesome finding all the scraps and such 😊

[@josephcormier5974]

Most definitely excellent video with great content thank you for sharing this with us six stars brother

[@trasieinkersole491]

You the man. ❤️💙

[@andyrae7265]

I'm glad I'm getting ur newer videos now ,ur zest for everything gives me a lift brother thank you so much love and blessings 💚💚💚

[@keithgriner330]

Awesome haul Mike. You have a great day. 😎👊🏻

[@medfordJimmy]

Wow! I'm jealous of your dumpsters Mike. Look at all that Yard Sale stuff! I guess they don't have recycling over there. Love the content, always coming back to see what you do next. Add the pups in your videos for even more views wife says.

[@anzantv]

Greetings to you, the channel manager. I am an Iranian and I have been following your channel for 2 weeks now. Why do Americans throw away this amount of valuable items? I saw the electric cover in the trash cans of your country You point out that there is no such model in my country, and there is a weak domestic and Chinese version of it. With this amount of extravagance in America, I think there should not be any poor people in America. In short, I am your fan and I am happy to meet you and your KZbin channel. May you be successful and victorious. May the people of Iran bless you, the people of America. God bless you🇮🇷🤝🇺🇸

[@rabsam6670]

Not me screaming 'its a filming ring light ' 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AnnewithanA73]

Love the dumpsters after the trade shows. All that stuff leftover can’t be taken on the plane ride home so they scrap everything!😅😊

[@verronicap6214]

Way to go mike 👍. You scored again. Woo hoo.🎉

[@johnnyk7304]

Nice job Mike! I like finds like that too.

[@kathyfehlberg6097]

Between the non-ferrous and my favorite LEGO score a very great evening.

[@leebradley2179]

Mike you are my favorite watch,you earn every penny.keep it up I'll keep watching,bored in illinois.

[@veb6814]

That's some quality stuff mike!

[@nilakc5802]

Love your philosophy "What is that? Let's grab it"

[@wayoutwest4944]

I can't believe what people throw away. I admire your work ethic, and you are in great shape, allowing a very fast pace work schedule. This video also inspired a deep political thought about hard working, individuals prospering in a free capitalistic society verses communist or deep social states. Thanks for the entertainment and thought provoking activity so early in my day.

[@travisfowler8345]

Mike is that dude we're all afraid is gonna dig through our dumpster when we throw away sensitive chitz... But we can't wait to get a notification he is digging through other people's sensitive chitz.... Lol

[@roberthowkins3097]

I'm sure Mike is a gentleman and a soul of discretion 😆

[@w8what575]

I’ve always wondered why people don’t destroy important and sensitive paperwork before throwing it out if they’re afraid of it being found…cuz can u really trust the waste management company with that info as well…dumpster divers aren’t the only ones who get into the trash…what I’ve seen at my local dump is the people sorting the material brought in…so paperwork gets seen by the workers as well lol…and have u ever seen them dump the big cans? I’ve seen them dump them into the truck and had paperwork and paper shred fly off everywhere many many times lol…

[@Agent_Starling]

Hahahah my thoughts exactly!!! 😅👍😂. When he digging I think to myself, "oh that's from a divorce" or "that's from a mad girlfriend" 😅👍

[@bobgarland6505]

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[@mjjr1000]

He’d have a long way to travel to dig mine in the UK lol

[@kd1841]

I love when you find brass and other non ferrous fittings. Can't wait for the follow up video! ❤️ From the Metroplex

[@myfavs253]

I too would love to sort all of that into catagories so I can relate to your love of sorting. Happy Holidays.

[@jerriallen8091]

I wish more people were like you. Tearing up that check. My mom was not so lucky they took 75dollars.

[@TheBestYouthWrestlingVideos]

This is way better than anything on TV., Mike you could sell your forearm space to advertisers.

[@keithauer4548]

NEWEER IS A LIGHT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

[@toddbolduc8000]

Grabbed myself four boxes of old 90s style ceiling lights on the side of the road this past week. All brass with aluminum bases. I was pretty happy.

[@bettyepresley6182]

Thanks Mike. You always cheer me up.

[@kurtkuechenberg1684]

The bag with Neewer is a ring light for photography. I believe.

[@timsmith9645]

Another great haul from the dumpster I do a little bit of scrapping got a washer and a mini fridge anyway thanks for sharing Mike

[@vivianbrett3782]

Thank you 😊

[@juliewaughop2664]

Fun day!!!

[@tomasgilbert9491]

Should always check violin cases as the instrument weighs about as much as the case.

[@sharonromer6606]

Total pleasure 👍

[@biloxibiker1807]

The gowns and masks would be great for people that do painting

[@jvjdrn]

Awesome run, Mike, and congratulations on knocking on 460k subs!

[@robertroach4123]

Does anyone else miss the old bmx dumpster runs ?

[@azrielmateria8050]

I can feel it calling in the dumpster tonight. Scribbits!

[@user-kq7hl9qe9i]

You got it Mike

[@thekingtroll2]

Those Neewer lights are over $100. Happy Holidays!

[@lisawilson4551]

Great finds Mike 😀👍❤️❤️

[@kimberly1273]

Just finished up watching all of your videos yesterday, so it was nice to open up youtube and see a new video dropped today!

[@sued616]

Some good finds

[@jasonjenson3174]

MMMmmmmm Love that stainless

[@RonHicks]

You rock Mike!!!

[@davefave4351]

Sitting here at 7.00am London time with my second Espresso of the morning watching you pull out a Neewer video/photo light with, a few seconds later, the matching stand! I know, I have the self same unit! Alright! Alright! Alright! 👊👊👊

[@donnapadgett6583]

Really enjoyed your video. God bless you 👍

[@caninecodependent]

I think if you take the circle thing out it is likely a light ring for photography.

[@jonathanfranken4212]

Definitely want to see a follow-up video after this

[@byron7165]

Some trophies and some joooosssee man. You down in the joose! Not the juice, the joose!

[@becreative2420]

This one was super satisfying. Thanks Mike

[@tramacmeg8103]

Very aesthetically pleasing.... tooooo funny!!

[@olgahurghis6667]

Bună Seara Mike felicitări

[@larryclark6786]

Coolest guy on KZbin