Dumpster Diving "Tryin' To Catch A Free Ride"

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!

[@Krawlergarage]

I love it when you just sail stuff through the air in to Dotty.

[@allyfoster2776]

I noticed that too! Mike is the master of Flinging...Cracks me up how most of the time he hits the bullseye, I mean Dottie!😁

[@Krawlergarage]

@@allyfoster2776 yup. Spot on. I would love to be outside a dumpster when he is it one and listen to him. I would be ROTGLMHO. He is amazing.

[@TheProfessor936]

It astonishes the hell out of me the stuff people throw away.

[@priscillawhite5971]

Hey Mike..As always enjoyed tagging along with you..Stay safe out there.

[@mariewintersteen7098]

I've never in my 63 years seen anybody get so excited about a 2" piece of wire! Christmas in a dumpster for divers!

[@melissahoney8317]

I've seen a lot of dumpster dives who do not clean up after themselves even if it was a mess before they came they still don't clean it up

[@jamesmcallister9645]

Alright, alright, alright. Scrapity,scrap, scrap, y'all ,ooooooooow 🙂😁🙂😁🙂😁🙂

[@ronaldparker5365]

You know something I'd like to leave a comment or suggestion you need to get a swimming pool ladder that clips on the side of a outdoor swimming pool and use it to clip it on the side of the containers to climb up the container it would make it a lot easier getting up and down rather than trying to climb up the side of the container

[@belencantu7200]

Can’t stop watching you find treasures. You are addicting dude. I wish I was you for a fat minute.🤣 just to be able to jump in and out of those dumpsters. 👍

[@kennethanderson3188]

They look like wall partitions

[@No_Cap_Clichy]

Your work is absolutely amazing man keep it up all the best for you

[@Craigd68]

Need to be careful with those capacitors lol they can hold a high electrical charge for a good amount of time.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Elechickens in the comments be like....

[@dorothyc2801]

I think that black cat you saw brought you GOOD luck on this trip!

[@lanna7917]

Phew! what a dive tonight Mike!

[@tonydamian4896]

Ideas!! Take the palletts chop em up for kindling, if not make great garden seats,if not take slats apart, people pay good money for nice bundles of 🪵🪵 its easy $$.,

[@jensen365]

I would've taken that duffel bag!

[@pickinforalivin]

your city should give you an award for all the crap you keep out of their landfill.

[@chadrooks711]

Got to be strong got to be strong let's go Mike

[@lukelegg9915]

walking outside at the end of the day to dump the trash and hearing, *LOTS OF BOXES OF STUFS*

[@larryd4352]

I think that heavy "shelving" was from a warehouse. Last big company that I worked for had big warehouse for storing, of all things, hard back books. When you're storing thousand and thousand of books for a regional book seller ( that is no longer in business today ) you need heavy duty shelving to store it all before it can be sorted and transported to the retail locations. I know first hand how heavy books are since I was injured in a warehouse accident, and was almost killed by about 2000 lbs of books! It's the reason why I have been on disability for that last 20 years!

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Good stuff!! Thanks, Mike! Peace to all..♥︎

[@davidschank956]

That a boy mike.! Get that heavy steal the money is in the weight. And the copper wire to.! Get it baby.!!!

[@ariesmariano4592]

Hi mike im happy to watch your video.

[@Scano41]

Another re run to help me cope with the pain

[@canadianphil421]

The monitors look like electric log book for trucks

[@Bluebark64FIS]

All the metal you pulled out half way through is a computer desk usually datacenters. They are real nice and solid when bolted together. And they sell for hundreds

[@juliancrowe9754]

Can't believe u left letters even tho plastic would have loved to find em ....anyway hi from UK the croweman love the vids

[@chriscoleman5242]

Good score tonight

[@deathatsix]

Hey Mike, you should get one of those neodymium magnets and attach it to a stick to grab some of that stuff.

[@lorierodriguez1741]

Thank you for scrapping. You are not only earning some jingle for your wallet, but helping out landfills to receive less junk. Also, you are entertaining. I am curious if you have a guideline or list of suggestions to guide us on how to get the most from the metal we find to scrap. Also, do you ever scrap aluminum cans? Is this worthwhile in Texas?

[@americanfreedom1016]

LoL the bananas at first looked like 💩💩💩

[@gmb205]

Love your vids 👍🏼👍🏼

[@raytalbot5890]

Why don’t you take the metal wall studs? 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@marksmithson1414]

Pretty good haul this time Mike

[@cmmc3400]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhsh "Be vewey, vewey quiet. I'm huntin Snippits!!!"

[@beluranrim219]

U live at the good place bro... Many nice stuf in dumster n collctor buy it high price

[@davidsutherland667]

The letters were made of thin aluminum . The letter fronts are plastic with a plastic trim imbedded with a tiny film of aluminum ( not worth keeping.

[@bobe8666]

Nice!

[@cheggs04]

Hi Mike. Doesn't matter how much something weighs You always manage to get what ever the item Is you get it in there. And them snibbits always matter.

[@nathankirschbaum3856]

Nice little pay day.

[@juanitaminch4540]

Another fantastic video! You work really hard and have great results, always find stuff. Sister Luke of Shreveport La.

[@mohammadbino2333]

Nice raid mike . Congrats man .

[@krowe33]

Man that white workstation or whatever that is, I bet that thing would fetch bank. If that is what it is, $2000+ I bet.

[@jamesbretherton5729]

👑

[@belnordgertfordiii643]

.....More then meets the eye!

[@alessandrodellaporta3548]

Micidialeeeeeeee niceeeeeeee

[@jiladoper2]

15:54 why he didnt keep that metal ? I don't understand

[@mariejones5844]

Hes gonna slice his foot open on something that silly guy!🤗😜☺️

[@gazawba1970]

We use the Lytx Drive Cam on he buses I drive here in West Bromwich, England.

[@brandoncarter8684]

Why not back up to dumpsters an load directly into truck? Instead of picking the scrap up twice.. love the videos Mike..

[@NM-eb5ej]

Make a Battle Bot.

[@anthonylenzo3675]

So what is the difference of the aluminum from the covers of the small monitors to the pop cans you left behind? You don't get money for the cans?

[@manicdiamond4504]

U rock mike im sorry i havent watched im watching again u rock one day ill buy a shirt

[@kreshniklluka454]

Hi Mike , nice thinks

[@curlywolfone]

Yeah, but Mike, heavy is good!

[@bobsammackenzie3075]

The mirror bad luck comes from victorian times as when aberrant broke a mirror it would take 7 years to pay for it

[@bobsammackenzie3075]

It should say servants

[@whodeany76]

Oscar the Grouch would be proud

[@bozkurt9555]

Hi from Turkey, where I can't see your new videos

[@raymabradshaw5087]

Hy from Paducah Ky. What do you do with the cameras still sealed in the boxes? I love your videos ‼️👍👵🏻

[@frankforrest1597]

Mike,my scrap and scavenge Guru. Your awesome! AAOOOOOO y'all 💪👍✌

[@reneewilbur4340]

I need the flooring, my floor is destroyed from drinks spilt and kids not telling me to pups making mess

[@kristywebb3471]

Hey Mike nice haul and great video. What do you splurge your scrap money on? Stay safe

[@DIRTVENTURE]

So do you eBay some of the stuff you find?

[@robertjean659]

Love your work! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

[@robinscarborough6969]

Black kats r not bad luck!

[@marciolima4162]

Este cata mesmo e o famoso limpa trilho kkkkk 👏👏👏👏

[@wackyrice1]

What drove you out of that last dumpster, you seemed upset ?

[@briansweeney2291]

Oh no oh no plastic god dam it, 😂, Mike what do you do with the cameras do you get money for each one or do you strip them for bits and pieces

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Hi Mike, do you ever sell at the flea market? Do they have them where you're at?

[@mikes2623]

Dude you ok? It's been 4days you never wait this long to post.. just wanna make sure you are ok

[@caroleconlan3884]

Why didn't you toss out all that pink stuff to get metal under it?

[@artiejohnson703]

With all the camera stuff you find your house could have the best security in the neighborhood. Nobody would ever mess with your house or your surrounding neighbors. LoL

[@altonhouse9740]

Great video, pretty new to your channel.

[@cygarza75]

Are you going to have the #gottabestrong sticker again? I want to get it for my hubby. I wish you had BIG BOY(6x) size in your shirts. Everything is bigger in Texas!

[@Bennerscrap]

I seriously thought, when he lost his knife, he edited in a drum roll until he found it, but it was a vehicle engine I guess lmao

[@wolfgangricky]

Shoulda spelled out Mike with the letters for your garage. Thanx or the vid !!!

[@denisnelson4250]

Yah those jacks aren't light. It said 5500 lb right on it.

[@glendaroy1171]

Hello

[@anthonyarias2403]

Don't scrap the pallet jack fix it if you can and resell it or sell it for parts don't scrap everything you run across

[@amberfreist985]

I like to buy some of the cameras and monitors if possibile ifvyou still have it

[@dawnlindgron5570]

Aren't you the scooter guy? Do you strip all those wires ?

[@lorithesalukidiver308]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@annettemichalik2290]

Is it true Texas has reopened all stores and the like. And if so Mike please stay safe 🙏 💓 😷😷😷😷

[@RavenCajun]

Yes the governor said it would start next Wednesday. However it's totally up to the individual and the business owners how they will handle it. I am in Houston as is Mike. I will continue with my mask, I have only had one Moderna vaccine so far.

[@rayalarid656]

How much did you get for that??

[@Emtbtoday]

Amozon do this with there returns its its cheaper to dump them they said on a hidden interview UK dispatches undercover reporter's done! So the CCTV might all work most probably will

[@hottubbob2]

Hey will you take 250 for all the collectables you showed tonight??

[@davalalain3036]

J’aime tes vidéos bonjour de la France bon courage continu comme sa

[@rahgat9241]

Moi aussi je regarde beaucoup ses vidéo et je récupére tous autant que lui aussi

[@davalalain3036]

@@rahgat9241 moi pas ts le temps mais bon sa fait du bien de temps en temps un ptit chèque

[@satanfoemalik]

Taco stacks solved his issue with removing the wires out the coiled metal hosing.. Check his latest vid😊

[@romildaoliveira2473]

Parabéns pelo trabalho Deus te abençoe sempre vc saúde paz sempre

[@kirilpavlov6289]

Кога ще се видим с тебе да го видя на живо

[@franksmith2629]

I saw a home design show where letters like that new sold for 80 dollars. Garage sell them for a quick five each. Great for a bedroom on the wall just initials

[@baileanichols1229]

Guys I think it's time for an intervention Mike seems to have a problem with the pipe it seems that he just can't get enough of it

[@elainephleps4705]

Yup!! He loves the scrappy scrap!! It's better than drugs!! Lol

[@Ordesterfowler-yx2ve]

😂😂😂😂

[@ralphramirez7815]

Scrapity scrap scrap scrap

[@AdamosDad]

Letters are money Mike! Every kid wants their initial on the door or wall.

[@bethdavis1812]

They are plastic they wouldn't really appreciate them at the scrapyard

[@AdamosDad]

@@bethdavis1812 True, but Mike and his wife have large yard sales where they would, sell as well as his online eBay store.

[@geraldmiller-cc3gh]

Yes I would buy those letters at a a yatd sale.

[@toddfirestone3089]

I get all excited when I get these notifications! Love these videos!

[@cathy7127]

What that he finds scrap metal

[@cathy7127]

I've seen dumpster divers find good stuff they can sell on Ebay or donate to goodwill Steven and steph watch them they find good shit

[@jackieraulerson2005]

I like how you know a ton about a bunch of different stuff.

[@hilltopgypsy]

Not first, but I is HERE! And just proud to be here. Do love me some MTS! Mike, you're the best. Love going down deep in the dumpsters.

[@tomrichter8940]

That's so crazy! The light blue plastic bins are ones I designed for Adrian Steel Co.!

[@comictrio]

First time commenting. I have to say, the contents of Texas dumpsters are far better then the ones here in Oregon! Although, Texas is one of the few State that has a functioning economy. I need to move to Texas!

[@keri-jodilts9582]

Indiana doesn't have good dumpsters either

[@markfree5248]

Alabama either

[@jimmycowart9260]

Lol

[@snoozin99]

Man brother, please, please include your scrap runs for us! It's not us wanting to know your business at all, but scrap runs are half the fun, especially for us that scrap too. Just wanted to say that when you find tons of wire and stuff, it's super cool to see what that stuff goes for, so when you're in a can scrapping we are like, sweet we are banking tonight type thing. Love your videos brother, never thought I'd be watching someone else besides me diving dumpsters lol and watching someone do it for up to an hour at a time on KZbin lol. Crazy awesome brother, wishing you the sweetest ever bank garbage cans :).

[@gereatricfolk479]

Same here, I never thought that I would be watching someone dumpster dive BUT Mike turn's it into a funny adventure every time.

[@kevo8013]

Someday some kind of vermin or animal is gonna jump out a dumpster when you open it and scare the shit out of you

[@pkneeyahx]

I found a dead cat a couple weeks ago. Scared the hell out of me

[@cherrytreeblossom8475]

He's encountered at least one raccoon. I think he even placed a pallet so it could get out.

[@Angels65-m8e]

@@cherrytreeblossom8475 I remember that video

[@offwithhishead2556]

It used to be invisible cats. Loads of them.