Dumpster Diving "I Got Somethin' For Ya!"

[@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 🙏🏻❤️

[@davidthimell2726]

Mike the Scavenger, did an excellent gathering

[@traceykillen6957]

Mike the scavenger pirate king of the dumpsters..❤

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@nicktasker4287]

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

[@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!

[@ccmyharley]

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

[@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 !!!

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

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

[@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

[@biancamalan7499]

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

[@gaiaocracy]

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

[@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"

[@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.

[@tammyjacobs1326]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@npproneck34]

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

[@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.

[@fleamine]

How nice of you to offer a free service.

[@shericoley6871]

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

[@barrylonyai1530]

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

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

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

[@jpjr2188]

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

[@tracymcelhenie3988]

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

[@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'...

[@boomerraider4010]

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

[@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!

[@murlbailer3755]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@marthaweinberger1350]

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

[@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

[@earnestlight6666]

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

[@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

[@Champagne1]

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

[@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. ✌️

[@ThorTubeview]

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

[@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!

[@Virtue740097]

great find Mike The Scavenger!

[@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.

[@bellowsforge9726]

Killer score, you hit another Jackpot!!!

[@kerylcooper2314]

For some reason I can not mark this with a 👍🏼Mike is always the greatest ❤🧓🏻🌵👍🏼❤️💋

[@ramoshurgaia7651]

Good job

[@petefrenzel7296]

Scrapalicious! Scraptastical!

[@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.

[@MommaOG]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@blairarthur302]

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

[@curtissmith5875]

Hard work payed off!

[@peakyparttimers9362]

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

[@FagenTheArtfulDodger]

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

[@TNgrandee3]

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

[@sandyarceneaux8646]

Glad you got your new shoes!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@snoozin99]

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

[@tjdacatlady1920]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@suzylarry1]

some days you win and some days you win more !

[@donnapadgett6583]

Really enjoyed your video 😅. Lots of great finds

[@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.

[@jefferyvanstee6684]

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

[@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 $$$.

[@joynayve7950]

Good vibes Mike thanks for another adventure

[@ariesmariano4592]

Hi mike i love. Your channel and i like your video awesome

[@spacecadet8460]

I want to be like Mike when I grow up! I want shoes like Mike when I grow up! Wait, I'm 65 years old!!!!!!!

[@rastamanralph6670]

Stepping spool!!

[@deborahchevallier9294]

Love the new kickers.

[@LymanPhillips]

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

[@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! 😉✌️

[@WingmanJohnny]

Keep up the great work young man

[@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!👍🤗😁😍👌😇❤😎🤑

[@lynfreeman2383]

Great to see the safety shoes👍

[@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!

[@retiredyeti5555]

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

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Mike dumpster diving in style 😎

[@terriehall8762]

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

[@janetsplanet363]

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

[@jennifercoleman6218]

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

[@elizabethserrano6353]

Great videos Mike stay safe.....

[@flodonovan4088]

Glad you got your new shoes Mike and a good haul for you enjoyed your show🇬🇧🙏💖

[@stevetobin8370]

Kia ora bro steve from Wellington new Zealand iv been watching you for awhile now and dame the stuff you get is unreal love watching you keep it up and be safe kea Kaha bro means keep strong

[@kristywebb3471]

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

[@swedishchefdave49]

breakers should be resold, they typically nevere fail, and can last for a long time, so resel at a minimum amount, getting much more than scrap

[@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.

[@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.👍👍✌👊👊

[@saulsscrappersdelight8875]

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

[@kildee0170]

I watched a video of mill in canada just next to our border and the guy doing the video showed miles of lumber just stacked and wrapped, all over it was just lumber and lumber for as far as you could see, he said they were holding it back to cause prices to go up.

[@jerrytaylor2532]

Thanks for another good video!!!

[@billhuman448]

good haul

[@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 .

[@williamyorkolepossum]

Mike you found some good lighting stuff,

[@denisekidder2261]

Like the new boots brother stay safe and healthy 🙏❤🙏