Dumpster Diving "It's A Texas Thing"

[@FrankConforti]

Since I was 14 years old, my dad and I would cruise neighborhoods on trash day. Almost all of the furniture in our house came from trash day. I learned how to reupholster furniture, how to strip and refinish wooden tables, weld, and more skills than I can’t count. I’m now 65 years old and am set for life (thanks to my 25 years at a private owned company going public 10 days before I retired.). Despite this windfall, I STILL drive slowly through our neighborhood on trash day and still pick things I can fix and use. Drives my wife crazy!

[@FrankConforti]

Quick followup… we have a 25 year old Natuzzi all leather couch with foot rests on each end. Although it is getting a little long in the tooth and most people would haul it out to the curb, I’ve been restoring it from top to bottom. Today, a Natuzzi that matches ours goes for about $4,000 (we paid $1,200 for it and a lounge chair in 1996 from an outlet store). I have repaired all of the mechanicals and am about to tackle the sanding and staining using Natuzzi stains (you can still buy them!). The ONLY change I won’t make is replacing the cushions as they are now molded to both me and my wife’s body form. The rest will have the new finish but all of the wrinkles will still be there. Friend think we’re crazy “just buy a new one”. They don’t get it. Mike the scavenger is a kindred spirit.

[@victormorrow3000]

Wives will hate anything that makes their husbands, even themselves 😂

[@kidnurse1970]

5:33 spring cuddle lullaby cracked me up! Mike, keep killing it, brother! You never disappoint 👍

[@deedeejohnson3452]

A window into how he is with his pooches .

[@MikeTheScavenger]

I don't know where it comes from. My brain is so random some times.

[@deedeejohnson3452]

Mike you have a beautiful mind I like the way it works .

[@mmill6505]

@@MikeTheScavenger You must have a junkyard for yourself because you only show a yard run when you stop getting views

[@dianna3157]

@@mmill6505 I seriously doubt that his views go down, especially because he's not doing a scrap yard run...you would have to view the video to see if he goes there or not. He has hundreds of older videos to watch if you want to see the scrap runs. He explained to us (a couple of times) why he's not showing it much anymore. The more money he was making, the more competition he was getting. And although he didn't specifically tell us, this IS a cash business, meaning it's hard for the IRS to prove how much income you're making from your "side job" unless you're making video PROOF of additional income! Mike's a smart man, he gives his fans more than enough entertainment without letting everyone know how much money he makes. **If anyone watched his garage sales, he never told us how much he made on those either, his wife even asked him specifically NOT to.

[@jeffbelcher4646]

You Da Man Mike!!!! Rock on Brother

[@chadfiebelkorn3799]

Dude I'm sorry but I burst out laughing when u slipped off that bucket and your laugh after was classic. Keep up saving the earth 1 piece of scrap at a time!

[@larrycraig6403]

Mike, I scrap e-waste in Canada and there is good money in it. Motherboard, ram, cpu,pci cards have not only gold but many other precious metals. Hard drives are a big item as the base is solid aluminum, the small circuit board has a bunch of gold and the list goes on. Keyboards have a whole film of silver in them. We get .40 cents a pound for cases as sheet steel and untouched motherboards will fetch you $20 bucks each but the secret is quantity like 75 motherboards.

[@Finnthedude]

The box at 18.15 had "Ferrari Harnesses" written on it 😉

[@Hacksaw37]

The fact you love what you're doing, you infect us with the good and the happy and that's a whole lot better that the negative anger that's been coming out lately. Thanks for helping to heal the world Mike.🤙🏻🤘🏻👍🏻

[@connieadams607]

U nailed it!

[@wes11bravo]

True - Mike is always in a good lighthearted mood. We could all benefit from following his example!!

[@shanegroves3095]

I would like to see more of that teleporting stuff in more of ur video's that sure was a cool way to make it look interesting for all of us.

[@sueprostko3222]

OMG love watching you always a smile if not a giggle here and there

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

“We can break some stuff if you want?” Our answer, ALWAYS!

[@larrycraig6403]

Mike I am happy to hear you mention looking into those boards. I would grab a few of your bins and throw them in especially the ones with gold fingers. Lots of videos that will show you what is worth collecting but it’s straight up easy money for you. There is another place that pays the shipping and pays better than boardsort,

[@beaverc2884]

Another awesome video from America's favorite scraper Mike the Scavenger. 😃😃 I have to say Mike always finds the coolest stuff. 🤔😊

[@bengone3349]

"I hope not the clap" I almost choked on my lunch....too funny!

[@jerryglass6513]

A good haul of completely random stuff...

[@brodysmith9906]

That wiring harness for the car was a Ferrari harness it said on the card board box when you opened it, must be top quality

[@markmiller2361]

One thing I've noticed, Mike, is how quickly you're able to get in and out of the dumpsters. You're a lot more agile than when I first started watching the channel.

[@wolfparty4234]

The Morpheus chair is made out of Naugahyde. Some would say the a chair like that is worth more than if it was made from leather. None the less, if it was a English made chair it would have been worth hundreds!!! Keep killing it mike!!!

[@kaycawthon7354]

Holy cow!!! Got that right another good one. Thanks Mike!!

[@RustBunny]

That pink helium tank in the first dumpster is something I would have considered grabbing. It had the valve still on it, use that to make sure everything's out and there's usually a spot where you can punch into it with a screwdriver to safely pierce and make safe.

[@timmybonds4229]

Mike you are a riot bro you make scrapping funny keep it up

[@ontariopicker6343]

Much better haul than magnet fishing...

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Another entertaining video. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnthompson3253]

Constant commentary through entire video informing us of everything you see, that’s what sets you apart from others, makes the watch enjoyable

[@lizzyanthus1]

Ya, he does it like he's doing Parkour! You go, Mike!

[@rebacunningham3773]

Great run Mike, thanks Mike your so entertaining...

[@davebanner8666]

Let’s help get Mikey 500,000 subscribers. Let’s help a Texas brother out. Texas go big or go home. Let’s help Mikey go Texas big.!!!!

[@squirrelygirl24]

I wish that I could come across some of those 10 gal pool buckets! My husband and I could use them for so many things!

[@stephenparker1428]

You missed a golden opportunity to grab that mike and say "car 54 where you?". Really enjoy watching you.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Breaker... Breaker... Where's the convoy?

[@andrewgraham2916]

Not to shabby hey Mike😂 goodness gracious great balls of fire!!

[@baerbelhagenstein4254]

I love watching your videos, never a dull moment!😂

[@dorismiozzi7401]

Mike you make my day when I watch you. Thanks for being you.

[@krreyem7543]

you made me spit my coffee out when you missed the truck so badly and then said totally missed the truck LOVE your videos!!! TFS

[@ppshale7223]

Yah dah yah dah yah dah !!! Love love love love this one so much wires and cords today that cut up tub !!! Thanks for taking us along !!!! Tag along anyday!!!!

[@johnthompson3253]

Since seeing how these guys are trying to make a living, I now make it real easy, all metal is left to the side of property, Never sits for more than 24 hours, more efficient than any other working part of England for sure🤣, cleared entire house and garage out of all unwanted, I was amazed how much metal and electronics I had gathering dust, I like what Australia does, area by area once a year I think free curb collection, so scrappers all go to the area that week with free collection, England should adopt some of these countries ideas, we have to book on-online for time slot to take our rubbish to the recycling centre (dump) that is too big for the doorstep recycling bins, U.S. seem to collect anything curb side weekly, that is an astonishing service, makes scrapping easier for sure, you sure did clean that dumpster good, geez every nut & bolt with your sweeper magnet, efficient Mike

[@OH-vt2tu]

You're so funny Mike. Lol. Hugging your slinky.

[@johnthompson3253]

We should not be so judgemental on you Mike, geez you work hard to build your channel🫣

[@katherineshief3081]

You make nice videos soothes the mind

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Way2go Mike. That's a good hole today my friend. Please take care you stay safe out there, ok. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

[@bearzx3]

23:10 Magic Mike strikes again 🤣

[@MrMattDat]

Dang Mike, that "Go Kit" sells for $35 at my local shop! It is the fittings to service a pool pump!

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Boxes of all Kinds of Radio Goodies - great Find ! Another Evening of Odds and Sorts ! We had Fun ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Right on, Mike! Thanks for sharing! Peace.... 💜💙💜

[@davidwilcox9542]

Great video Mike !!!,Keep up the Awesome Entertainment,Alright,Alright,Alright !!!! Peace !!

[@tanyasydnor8189]

Love the teleportation! Do more in the future videos.😍👏👏👏

[@psychozebra8802]

You were in rare form today. Funny stuff. Thanks for the laughs.

[@rogerroger7734]

Something satisfying when a motor hits the ground. I like the sound it makes.

[@lorieakins2843]

Love the video. Need another sorting and prepping everything for the scrap yard. That love affair with the spring was cute. I had one break on my garage door. Glad I wasn't in the garage when it happened.

[@johnthompson3253]

Slinky hug OMG only you can get away with that humour🤣 made me chuckle anyway

[@darrenwatson1539]

Oh SNAP, that looks like a Queen Ann chair. Usually, their a expensive chair and one of the best sitting chairs youll sit in.

[@nilakc5802]

Good video tonight. What a variety!!

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

How nice to be able to hug a flexible spring.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

I am also very happy when I find chunks of brass and copper in the dumpsters. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@fillg]

Mike puttin the smackdown on all those dumpsters!

[@keng2495]

You always show the hustle in you Mike. You're the only channel I always give a thumbs up to.

[@davidthimell2726]

Mike the Scavenger for Man of the Year Award. Saving metals from the landfill

[@josephcormier5974]

Glad to see you taking ewaist keep up the good work five stars

[@Teresa65-p2y]

I remember eating moon pies when I was a kids....so many years ago...be safe and watch your head

[@donaldcabaniss3058]

Though good and bad times you have you always make your videos interested and funny

[@bettyepresley6182]

Thanks again Mike

[@johnsharp8627]

Like the different voice and accent humor you do. Hilarious!

[@re-fix9678]

good👍👍

[@wackyrice1]

@ 7:02 make nice fish cleaning tables. Looks like it's time for Maggie the magnet

[@lindamcfarland518]

Good job very proud of u love watch u keep up good work

[@Bamapride1000]

We use those desk style chairs in shooting houses. We found a dumpster slam full of those and the metal folding chairs and we emptied that jewel out and to be honest we need another one just like it to have enough for all the shooting houses. It makes it a lot easier with kids when you got a half comfortable chair to sit in

[@timcolgan2699]

You are the greatest!

[@murano63]

Hi Mike. Great stuff today. I'm sad you didn't say "and such" once today, at least I didn't hear it. 😢😢 Every time you jump in the dumpster I am scared you're going be impailled. Freakes me out. Gods blessings and ❤️from 🇨🇦

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Okay ,that's was cute with the teleportation thing .!!

[@donnapadgett6583]

Enjoyed your video 😎. God bless you 😎 and be safe

[@michaelgargano5172]

Nice job with the teleportation that was cooli

[@patrickkelly7838]

You had me worried for a second there. I thought you might kick the bucket. great vid.

[@stevenlong9455]

Mike…. Master scrapper level!

[@MrWhizardsLizard]

That Motorola thing you grab look like a ancient analog cell phone. One of the first to come out AKA bag phone.

[@michaelmount76]

Great video bro thanks

[@Kooleo1]

Thanks Mike for making happen! Always enjoy your vids. and always look forward to them. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

[@AdamosDad]

Happy, happy, day when your video's come out. I love radio and you did get at least one, the one thing that looks like a funny microphone.

[@cristinagimpaya9813]

Gee!!!...38mins of enjoyment. NICEEEEE

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Thanks Mike!

[@richardheaton6406]

You have a lot of great days In your area for sure

[@SenorAnderson]

Love the subtle Lil' Troy - Wanna Be A Baller reference

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Way to go Mike , great scarp hunt .money ,money ,. enjoyed video.

[@elisaortizmignolet419]

Hola hola mi estimado tan cariñosito !!!!! Es muy simpatico buena pesca hoy 👌👌👌👌👌 gracias disfrute como siempre con ud pasa rapido el tiempo ojala fuera mas largo en video nos vemos

[@colindavies4860]

Mike the best 🤙😎

[@lisafries7101]

Alway's enjoy you Mike

[@ellaleigh2954]

Good night Mike 12:02 after the super Bowl and the Chifts won. Granny 75

[@matthewmiller4797]

Looks good Mike!

[@davidfalconer1639]

That's a good one goody goody yum yum .

[@TECHNICUSChannel]

Oh yeah very rich dumpstering ! Free stuffs are great stuffs!

[@johntopshelf2996]

Sweet score. Have Fun. Be Safe Topshelf John

[@ronaldsteichen838]

Nice little score can't complain to much it all adds up

[@sherryh4578]

I am amazed at your energy! Keep up the good work and, ah forget about magnet fishing! Hee hee

[@phyllishaberkamp6529]

Teleportation. Love it!

[@Bamapride1000]

I’ve got an outlet for all the buckets I can bring in and clean up. If they have screw on lids they go for a little more. Usually about a buck a gallon with snap on lids and 1.5 to 2 bucks a gallon with screw on lids. Those pool chemical buckets usually have screw in lids too.

[@pbs4535]

Hey Mikey!!! in Texas diving in dumpsters is a Texas Thang.🫣🤯👍🏼

[@shauneschockey9954]

Pinch alert on slinky, Good content Mike!

[@lilo7019]

be safe Thanks for sharing

[@fflife6730]

I can’t believe how much fun I have watching your videos. But it makes me crazy that you don’t park your truck closer to the dumpsters.

[@brendablystone9615]

Hi mike awesome video really enJoy your scraping and dumper

[@arseniavaldez5978]

Nice haul again sir Mike just keep safe always

[@tammyreeves168]

May not be super heavy but it’s worth even more. And poor Dotty gets a break. Teleporting is a lot easier on the knees and hips. Lol Stay safe and God Bless

[@cicco2156]

Hi Mike super Video Thanks you😄

[@keithgriner330]

You got the JUICE. 😎👊👍