Dumpster Diving "I Got Somethin' For Ya!"

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!

[@galacticaibo]

My mama watched your videos all the time, and she loved them. She sadly died a couple weeks ago. I just wanted to say thank you for making her happy during some of the worst months of her life. Thank you.

[@digitalchaos1980]

Very sorry for your loss. :(

[@Rufuary]

Sorry for ur loss. This show is very addictive. It allows me to escape. I can see why ur mom loved it.

[@AaronBelknap]

Sorry Echo for your loss!

[@juliodiaz8280]

My sincere condolences to you and family.

[@martinconyard]

I am so sorry for your loss, Echo. May your Mama Rest in Peace 🙏🏻❤️

[@Water-Proof]

Nothing like being in a dumpster with Mike! One of my favorite channels! Love you my brother! I used to dumpster dive at a candy factory back in the 60’s spiral pops! I got a lot of suckers! Lansing Michigan!

[@thebigdavester]

LOL! I was thinking of the song Grazing In The Grass, then you sang it! "I can dig it, he can dig it She can dig it, we can dig it They can dig it, you can dig it Oh, let's dig it Can you dig it, baby"

[@bridgetmarden7224]

I cannot completely express how much I love and appreciate your channel. ❤ your are awesomesauce Mike❤😊 thank you for getting that scrap and saving our landfills ❤

[@bruceritchie4382]

Mike no longer has to worry about his feet getting destroyed. Mike you gotta do what you gotta do. Never let someone tell you your spending to much time in a dumpster. When they are in there with you then, and only then can they tell Mike the magnificent scavenger it's time to go. Thanks Mike

[@cmorlok]

Yeah........does this mean we all gotta get Mike’s magic shoes to go diving this weekend??? “What we got up in here y’all???” (While clicking heels of new safety shoe heels together)

[@williamopstrup1362]

0l lol

[@ccmyharley]

True, priceless lumber, been done many times on different products, we the people sit back and let it happen !

[@hilltopgypsy]

Thanks for dragging us down into the dumpster juice with you MTS. It's always a fun ride and we look forward to every video. You da man Mike, You da man. Watch yo head!

[@HELLAARTSYDUDE]

Mike, I found 53 lbs of Cat 5 wire the other day in a dumpster. At first when looking the dumpster didn’t look like it had much of anything, but I started digging around a bit, and I found one little piece of blue wire, a pulled on it. It eventually led me to a whole pile of rolled up pieces in a huge nest all the way underneath a bunch of ceiling tile. I ended up getting $1.24 a lb for it 👍👍👍👍 THANKS MIKE FOR SHOWING US WHAT’S GOOD !!!

[@gaiaocracy]

You and the work you do are a boon to my Covid19 weary spirit. Thank you!

[@nicktasker4287]

Mike you over the past couple of days saved 20% skip space for them 😊 That makes them happy happy happy

[@robertmandigo7942]

The boxes with the red plastic and aluminum and copper are meter sockets they take the metal cover with the round hole in it. That was a killer load. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.

[@shawbros]

0:05 plastic top cover for IBM 4800 base unit for cash register 0:41 lower halves of IBM 4610-TI4 receipt printers 1:25 rear door of IBM cash drawer 1:55 chassis of magellan scanner/scale 2:04 paper tray for Lexmark laser printer and miscellaneous IBM 4800/4900 I/O cards and other stuff in the trash bags.

[@boomerraider4010]

Beavis was like I need tepee for my bungholieo , slaughtered the spelling on that 😳

[@tammyjacobs1326]

Love watching you get all of that scrap out of the landfill!

[@npproneck34]

You have appeased the scrap Gods with your new shoes and they have rewarded you in kind.

[@elizabethbarrow2879]

We dig em , look fab , when my carers look at me odd because I'm watching a scrap video , I have to explain your too funny not to watch , big hello from England , please give England a shout out on a video and make my day 🇬🇧🙋💙

[@sharkscrapper]

I like getting the silver contacts out of the breakers. Plus some brass/copper.

[@murlbailer3755]

I saw a video about breakers. The points are Silver. Worth looking into with all that you find..✌️

[@shericoley6871]

Love the shoes you've been needing them so happy for you.😃😎 Nice night as well. Enjoy the rain 🌧️

[@rosemarierubano5894]

It's amazing that our generation got to grow up with technology. Busting open the computers to install video cards and changing motherboards in out. Shoot. Great times! Love your vids. ✌️

[@blairarthur302]

with your new boots, you will be able to do a Clock Work Orange dance

[@vinjulieann1]

22:44 - I was thinking that is a nice big black bag you should take it........ You answered my thought with, "Actually you know what....we can......eh....no.....we got bags at home". They're not cheap!! You are definitely the hardest working KZbinr I follow.

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

We need more people with you Mike in the world enjoy bro love you from Morocco God bless you ❤

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

Finally some proper shoes 👟👍. No need to worry about a nail or such causing u a big injury 👍

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

Keep getting the copper …. Prices going A LOT higher $$$.

[@heinibocendaaka3crownsco.12]

Hey Mike! All of the breakers have silver contacts in them and quite a bit too! I would start braking them apart and saving the silver contacts if I were you. Great vid as always. Thank you.

[@lostplacesandlegends]

Even the SMALL ones

[@adamschat3657]

Yes even small ones

[@bobross4237]

The individual insulated wire in the romex is easy to strip with a sharp knife and a vice. Just stretch it out straight and lay your blade against the copper and walk it back, with a little practice easy peasy. The bigger wire is most likely 2/0, 2 aught is how it is said. Nice kicks!

[@earnestlight6666]

Most of the breakers contacts are silver but it takes loads to make any wight on them

[@startswithjay2315]

That box you were talking about is called a meter base. Utility power goes into one side, then the meter, then to the house disconnect and/or house panel. I strip those down all the time bro. I'm jealous. LOL. Nice computer haul too. Peace!

[@marthaweinberger1350]

Fun video! Lots of smiles and few Chuckles. Love it!

[@FagenTheArtfulDodger]

Thanks Mike! Merry 2023 Christmas Eve! Needed my fix😊

[@peakyparttimers9362]

Ewaste Ben from Australia would of been going mad seeing all them computers! Its his favourite! 🏅

[@Monkeyfamilyslays]

Nice and congrats now don't run no nails in the bottoms cuz that would hurt like hell my friend. Keep on scrapping and making us videos my friend. We love ya.

[@davidthimell2726]

Mike the Scavenger, did an excellent gathering

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

Nice boots! You be the stylin' dumpster diver of the neighborhood!

[@jpjr2188]

love the new shoes and gloves need to keep your self safe always ..happy finding

[@elizabethrose8504]

I’m actually starting to be able to differentiate between stainless steel and other metals you find.... not much use in my job as I’m a midwife.... but I’m waiting to impress my hubby next time we’re in b&q (UK store ) ....

[@huckstirred7112]

do a spark test , chrome can fool the best of us .

[@ThorTubeview]

I respect guys like you who recycle "trash". Also, lot of breackers have silver contacts. Regards,

[@rickycremeans3888]

Nice kicks Mikey Mike! Let’s just hope they’re paint resistant too! 😁

[@ddawe31635]

LOL! THAT WAS SO FUNNY WHEN MIKE FELL THRU THE PAINT BUCKET!

[@billygentry1705]

Hey do you remember that episode number. I watched it and I was laughing so hard. Anyway I want to show my wife that episode😂😂😂

[@james.j1066]

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[@rickycremeans3888]

@@billygentry1705 I’ll check my history and let ya know. I just showed it to my wife a couple days ago.

[@parodreel1635]

I use a drill press for the breakers with the rivets. It's so much faster and less effort and mess

[@biancamalan7499]

6:56 dumpster golf y'all...lol you go Mike, love your videos!

[@bethsmith9124]

Mike... I am curious why you don't take a large magnet on a stick to aid in picking up the smaller pieces of metal from the bottom of a dumpster. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@eagleeyes5638]

Greetings Mike. Let's get going to find some treasures & fill Dottie up and over. NICE BOOTS, OH WE'RE GONNA HAVE SOME FUN NOW. YIPPEE. PLEASE be CAREFUL. Be safe,healthy &blessed always family

[@tracymcelhenie3988]

Dumpster Ninja ! Saving the planet one dumpster at a time ,

[@jamesluthercantrell5581]

Hey Mike the scavenger I watch your KZbin videos as much as I can you find some stuff that is really cool that people in the dumpster like the old money and the old pictures and alot of other cool stuff

[@kkennyhehjeh8383]

Tickles my jollies when you say watch yo head. Wouldn't be a proper Mike the scavenger vid without it lots of love and keep up the awesome content... Scrap run soonish??? Always love to see the fruits of your labor turnin that cold hard scrap into cold hard cash!

[@BIGJOE9551]

I like to break down breakers for the silver. Some have a little of silver and some have a lot. The older the breaker the better but not like 60s old not so much! I find the Western house seem to be the best ones to break down. Keep em coming. Great stuff! 😉✌️

[@ddawe31635]

Watch your head! Watch your head! Glad you left those spools! Ain't nobody got time for that! Shoot! Great haul & good looking shoes! Your good luck shoes! Sho do tennis shoe! Gotta love a great haul! 🙏 for Winston!

[@barrylonyai1530]

HI Mike great video great great scores very cool frog it was fast .

[@bronzegod8037]

Hey, Mike. Love your work. Glad you got those safer(ty) shoes. In my line of work we are issue cut "resistant" gloves. They are rated at different degrees of resistance to puncture and cutting pressure. They are not all that uncomfortable even when threading on nuts and other intricate work and are relatively inexpensive. They can be found on the internet for sure and possibly in some big box stores. Would like to see you protect your digits a little more. Safety first!

[@tjdacatlady1920]

Great score Mike! Loved the video, especially your energy while diving. P.S. Loved your wife singng, she's good!

[@snoozin99]

You should look up silver recovery from those breakers, they are seriously bank, especially the bigger ones. :)

[@Champagne1]

I would love to see you take apart some of these things that you find. I think it would be fun to watch. 😊🌈🇨🇦

[@bellowsforge9726]

Killer score, you hit another Jackpot!!!

[@georgedennison3338]

My landlord in the '80's and '90's owned Metropolitan Disposal in Portland, OR. I was telling him about dumpster diving for building materials, especially at commercial remodels. He gave me his card, and wrote on the back, "George has my permission to enter and remove anything from any MDS container, anywhere, anytime.", then signed it, 'James Cozzetto'. [Best landlord ever; he'd call me every few years, and apologize for asking, but he needed to raise the rent. "Send what you think is fair for an increase." They don't make 'em like him, anymore.] I thought I'd died, and gone to heaven! LOL Then, he retired, his kids took over, and sold out to Waste Mgt. I did good, with no hassles, for almost 20 years. Still have some stuff stored for projects in the next few years on my house & shop, (I got a FULL 40 yard dumpsters of 6" insulation one night at a commercial remodel. I have it compressed into the end of a shed. it takes about 8'x 8' by 4' deep of room!) Jimmy was delighted I was dumpster diving; he said we charge by the container size and pay by the weight. Everything you take out in weight, makes me money. Too bad the corporate haulers don't have the same attitude. Happy divin'...

[@rogerschulze9399]

There's silver contacts in the breakers and a good brick hammer works well on getting the innards

[@Virtue740097]

great find Mike The Scavenger!

[@faxzloves]

Nice shoes mike, that was better protection from any sharp thingy in dumster. Keep making videos love it!!! Makes my day better just for watching you diving😁 yeah, scrappity scrap!!! Awww!

[@michaeldavid7401]

Mike, there's silver connectors inside those breaker switches. Silver prices are going through the roof later this year along with copper, brass, etc. I'm stockpiling my precious metals . Everything is about to go way up . Love your show Mike.

[@joynayve7950]

Good vibes Mike thanks for another adventure

[@TNgrandee3]

Like your new diving shoes. With steel toes you can kick the scrapty scrap out of the dumpsters!!

[@velt7560]

Not sure if you collect gold plating for scrap but those computers have some in them.Cell phones, TV s and old electronics are good sources.I have been collecting it for many years. Waiting for the easiest way to scrap without all the chemicals. I actually have a truckload.

[@Dal606BBN]

Wow! The Electrical Guys really like you! That's freakin Awesome!!! I wonder if they are viewer's? Never know lol. Have a great week M.T.S and fam! God bless you all!

[@suzylarry1]

some days you win and some days you win more !

[@bearded1der217]

Mike, all breakers have silver on the contacts in them. Easy money to get from jewelry store for scrap silver.

[@fleamine]

How nice of you to offer a free service.

[@JOEWHAT]

Elec names: Meter socket, contactor , mc-cable(aluminum coil with wires inside) good haul!!

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

You honestly have the BEST videos on the tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been with you since the start.... lucky for that. I share your vids all the time so more people become aware of you. Stay well and tell your wife she has a lovely voice. oxox

[@onefixitman]

Those small circuit breakers you could sell in a yard sale. They are still good. Just used. Find an electrician and see if they would buy them 4 for a dollar or something like that. Average 15Amp breaker at lowes and home depot is 5 to 10 bucks and the 20 amp are more expensive. Lots of different brands.

[@JimNichols]

Oh I just totally hate you, all the stuff I love in YOUR dumpsters. :) lol thanks for the ride along and the videos man!

[@sandyarceneaux8646]

Glad you got your new shoes!

[@hoperp1951]

Awesome,k so glad you got sensible safety shoes now. I can breathe easy now each time you jump into a dumpster of climb into an open-top and not have to worry that you might get skewered by a nail or spike.

[@philbartoli2011]

Silver contacts on the breakers. Rainy day stuff

[@MommaOG]

Yes sir Mike, man that black wire with that copper was the ish, hell yeah those shoes are fire 🔥, keep on scraping 😎🤟

[@jefferyvanstee6684]

steel toes are th3e way to go... good job Mike.

[@juanitaminch4540]

As always, a great haul, you are the best scraper on the you tube, fast and always find great stuff. Your new shoes look great and will protect your feet.

[@janetsplanet363]

Loving the shoes! Stay dry brother man! The rain actually kept me home from work today!

[@AdamosDad]

My friend and I got thousands of computers from where I worked, every 3 years when they got new ones. Many people got them, people that wouldn't be able to have one otherwise. Most people didn't care that they were old just as long as they could email and play solitaire.

[@dr.a006]

If you don’t want to harvest the silver contacts, copper/brass from the breakers, maybe someone local would want to buy them for that reason. They are kinda tedious to break open though. Also I recently got $1.60/lb. for several box loads of mid-higher grade circuit boards. It was a pickup load, but $450 worth!

[@jasonnadeau1330]

Those computers were a great score. Even though they are 6 years old, you should be able to get at least $50-$75 a piece. That was a great find.

[@bridgetbrown8351]

I,m glad you are safe. Protecting your feet. Is the most important thing. Yes sir. Because your job is so legit. Happy scavenging!👍🤗😁😍👌😇❤😎🤑

[@anndefauw1161]

Thanks for the shoes and I got my hoodie today perfect ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏stay safe stay blessed. Oh and the wife can sing. Hope your fur baby is doing well God Bless.

[@kristywebb3471]

Like the shoes, love the socks. Man, I wish I could go dumpster diving.

[@d.t.4523]

Great score with the shoes! That box you were looking at is called a Meter Base. It's what the power company uses to mount the meter. 👍

[@LymanPhillips]

That's an amazing computer haul. All those PCs in the dumpster is a sin. Good materials in there.

[@retiredyeti5555]

That dumpster that keeps giving should be named the Money Pit! Dottie is eager to go there!

[@michaelpaton7127]

I was watching another scrapper he kept an old chest freezer he found on the side of the road it was still working so he now takes the cases of them and puts all the inside of the ballaces from the lights in it to freeze them then you can smash all the stuff off.👍👍✌👊👊

[@shanetrent8799]

The lumber "shortage" caused the price of an 8 foot 1×6 treated deck board to go from $2.45 to $11.00. It's called gouging and it is illegal.

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Oh cute frog. I saw the little dolly and I was like dude keep it. ....finders keepers

[@Scrapping4aDart]

Sell the breakers on eBay. People buy them in "lots" for the silver contacts that are in them. They sell very well and the buyer pays the shipping. Easy money for you.

[@kylepatterson2679]

That box you didn’t know what it was is a meter box. Those 4 copper slots is where your electric meter for you house goes in. The aluminum pieces should have a big screw bolt that the power cables go in. The 2 on the outside are for your hot legs and the one in the middle is for the neutral.

[@snoozin99]

Man if I was getting garbage cans like that brother, I'd be going, "it's an all-nighter here, we gonna run that luck till she's gone"!

[@curtissmith5875]

Hard work payed off!

[@patrickblock2477]

I'd be checking that dumpster regularly, lot of silver , brass and copper in breakers. Worth more separated by price per pound(PPP) with quantity , lot of vids on how to process or sell

[@demetricadement1138]

Happy to see new shoes. Useful things you don't take her picked up by other divers. Nice little run. Sad to see dumpsters so low lately. Mike makes the best of it though. Stay dry.

[@saulsscrappersdelight8875]

My man Mike, thanks for another great video, and really like the new foot covers!

[@williamyorkolepossum]

Mike you found some good lighting stuff,

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Mike dumpster diving in style 😎

[@terriehall8762]

Mike I enjoy your videos so much! Keep on t scavenging!☺️

[@leemarker1373]

Mike if you get alot of the breakers the contacts in most are silver.