Dumpster Diving "Walkin' A Tight Rope"

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!

[@truckerswife5060]

The "I don't have a clue" item was a brake chamber for a semi.

[@nilakc5802]

Those of us who no longer have or maybe never had such cat-like abilities certainly admire yours!

[@odellgilbert3605]

You sir are a influencer, I was seperating non-ferrous the other day and a piece went past my ear. A watch yo head popped out of my mouth before I knew what was happening. The Mrs. looked at me like I had lost my mind. LOL if she only knew.

[@b_force157]

"I think these poles are maybe for a trampoline or something" - after moving the pool box showing those poles in the picture 😄. We love ya Mike! Man I feel like you could start a pallet business just with what you find in dumpsters. It's a shame so many businesses just throw them away. Btw, T-shirt idea: "Gotta be strong!" with a stick-figure holding up a fridge or something of the sort.

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Always a great day in the Dumpsters with Mike. Watch your head !!

[@lorettawilliams1929]

😊😅

[@dalelangen8219]

Working hard for the money! 🎶 Good video!

[@barthanes1]

The thing you were questioning was an air break cylinder for an 18wheeler. Don't take it apart. There is a powerful spring inside under a huge amount of force. It can kill you.

[@randall39]

Yeah. Used to be a heavy duty mechanic. You don’t want to take them apart unless they are caged. High pressure spring.

[@stubstoo6331]

Yep had to take one apart on a concrete truck on the job once with the truck still running . It was definitely a watch your head moment when it flew apart.

[@robertfandel9442]

It's not that powerful not nearly as bad as a front spring on a car.

[@michaeljansen3540]

They are made so you can't take the back off

[@dougnash7547]

It’s a semi truck brake chamber, it’s supposed to be disarmed before being tossed out, spring loaded, supposed to cut spring with a torch before being tossed out , now it’s not safe the way it is , stay away, I’ve cut plenty of chambers,

[@arlettewooten5332]

Another day with the scavenger!!! Love your content!

[@johnsonwilliam1023]

We need to follow up on this and a trip to the junkyard with the stuff

[@Oldgrumpyvet67]

Yes !!! I agree

[@gaiaocracy]

Adventures in dumpster diving with Mike is curiously entertaining. Thanks, Mike!

[@billamick2338]

The poles were from the pool box that you moved and the big thing you thought was a compressor was actually a brake cylinder from a tractor-trailer.

[@brendawitters421]

I love it when you say....oOoOO watch your head!!!!!!

[@marktimmons6149]

Hey Mike I get watch another video of Mike the scavenger thank you again for great videos.

[@andrewphillips9123]

The thing you picked up at 18.30 is a brake servo off of a truck. They have a diaphragm and spring inside. The trucks air pressure over comes the spring pressure and pushes on the rod to apply the brakes when you stomp on the brake pedal. Another awesome video Mike.

[@robertfandel9442]

I thought servos were electric? I used to maintain semi brakes. We just called them diaphragms.

[@ppshale7223]

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

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

We used those vents in front of diesel generator radiators. They were positioned for the best airflow based on the temperature of the facility.

[@johnwootton9031]

Enjoy your new bike mike

[@GC-jh1uf]

I worry every time Mike jumps into a bin that he's going to land on an upturned nail. And God knows the germs that would be on it. Stay safe!

[@irmahernandez6016]

That and the fact that I'm hoping he has no regrets when he gets to a certain age that his knees and ankles are going to be in pain, I cringe everytime he jumps off the dumpters!!!!

[@judywaddell6065]

G C - I hope he is up to date with his Tetanus injection!!!!!.

[@big.ronwisconsin9598]

The crazy looking thing in the dumpster you were thinking might be a compresser. It is a brake chamber off a larger truck or semi with air brakes. I've had the pleasure of changing a few whatever you do don't tear it apart there's compressed spring in it if you're not careful they will fly apart and take your head off

[@wicked.mainah5994]

Mike one of these days, one of those dumpsters is gonna hit you back 😆

[@nettypets]

Good morning from Australia and Happy Easter and have a wonderful Good Friday. ❤ from Nanette

[@carolekofmehl7284]

I know it’s impossible to record every scrap run but it would be interesting to see how much the iron scrap weighs on this load. (P.S. because I ❤️ you, DON’T put too much strain on that mesh. It’s still early days! 😘)

[@MissMaggie246]

I just mentioned that Mike needs to be careful. I’m not aware of any mesh though…maybe I missed that part.

[@tacobender7938]

I have watched other dumpster divers, you for sure are the hardest working Scavenger on utube, keep up the good work and good videos. Thanks

[@larryd4352]

Wow.....Dottie was hungry that evening!!!

[@debbielance3892]

Great haul Mike!!! 🙂👍🙂💕

[@lisamelton96]

Great dumpster diving!!!

[@marksmithson1414]

You did awesome and Filled Dottie up again!! Love when you go to the scrap yards!!!

[@leattaslone1800]

Good job Mike! That was a lot of heavy scrap!

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you for sharing this with us six stars

[@robertschwartzman195]

Hi Mike & Laura wishing a very Happy Easter to you and yours. Mike contact some of the local hams in the area and they might purchase some of those cables so wait on cutting the ends off...

[@TheBestYouthWrestlingVideos]

I need to get out of the cubicle more and get busy scrappin.

[@holly5256]

Nice finds today, Great job, love watching you Thanks for sharing❤️

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Dang that’s some nice square tube and pipe! I could actually use that on my projects 😂

[@ANIMAL168]

Awesome run, really good scrap. Looked like you enjoyed yourself. Have a wonderful day. Animal

[@keithgriner330]

Mike Happy Birthday nice bike you got from the wife. Good video, good haul. Enjoyed it all, see you when we see you. 😎👊🏻

[@gibsondon1977]

That canisters looking thing is for the breaks on a semi truck or semi trailer. It pushes the breaks out to stop them. It's called a break chamber.

[@wayneclarke1727]

I love how you plow through shit!😊

[@chriscampbell8149]

Wow dude. Your route is always hopping!

[@tammyreeves168]

Wow. That is some BIG scrap. Lol good haul. Stay safe and God Bless

[@seanstevens9657]

That turntable is worth lots just for parts! Should sell better than a pound of steel for sure....

[@kaycawthon7354]

Super trip!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!

[@jackiegromacki686]

Dottie's hungry like cookie monster.

[@Stalkpro]

Hello, great treasure hunt, there's a lot to find, well done👍🙂✅️

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Thanks 👍

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

I could watch the scores you get all day long Mike, you're amazing and I love watching you so much!!!

[@tatchley3049]

Less than FOUR THOUSAND new subscribers needed for MTS to be at 500k!!! Amazing. Share, share, share! Let's help get it done before Mike's birthday 🎂

[@wmurphy5351]

That pod you found that you said was some kinda air thing is an air break pod. I think you'll find your scrap yard won't take it cause it's under extreme spring pressure inside they explode violently if the retaining ring around the middle is broken.

[@DCHoosier62]

Poor Dottie. 😂 was a good night for ya there. Congrats. Stay safe out there.

[@PARKSGAMING82]

I can't get enough of your videos MAN keep up with the great content

[@silviaB.LL3921]

Mike ! You find a Heavy stuff 😬😵‍💫 - 😍🇪🇸

[@tobyjo57]

You put such a lot of energy into it Mike I love how you really make the most of it. Toby watching from the Phillipines

[@RonHicks]

Mike's playing that heavy metal music with those metal poles!

[@joannlindstrom5413]

I love your videos 😊

[@wantacar2055]

very good finds👍

[@paulajones9956]

Great Haul Mike, you really work hard, my hat's off to you

[@lindadunn452]

Good video mike. Have a nice good Friday and Easter.

[@bobbykennedy4274]

😂 yep here's Tornatoe Mike at it again yall, getten that money

[@mikegill7678]

From one Mike to another you are my favorite you tuber. Absolutely love watching your videos. Keep on digging and I’ll keep on watching.

[@quinco7777]

Great job on that vent toss! 👏 👍

[@hugocinco9032]

Mike is the actual shit. "Why you want to hurt me?"

[@chriscampbell8149]

Another great video as usual!!

[@lukelegg9915]

12:08 Watch your toes!! 😂

[@scotmedlin1635]

Good job Mike

[@markpenaflor6257]

Watching from philipines Keep it up broo 💪💪

[@stuartbocash3899]

Hey Mike... those poles are from a above ground pool... nice score there... keep the awesome content coming... Bocash out...

[@isabellefox4958]

It always makes my day when there is a Mike video!

[@e78g]

at 18 min. brake chamber for a semi, very powerful spring inside, don't take apart unless you "cage" the brake chamber. you could get hurt if you don't do it right

[@weathertrainsrandomniss1083]

Go easy on dotty, your going to need a bigger truck. Keep on scrapen! Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@markmiller8971]

Hey Mike, I have an old saying while scrapping, "I don't know what it is but it is mine now".😂

[@patrickscanlon1631]

Keep them coming mike

[@zlatanmorrison8182]

Closing in on 500k Mike:)

[@markcloutier7087]

Great haul.

[@kotao9988]

Great one Mike! Wish you a lot of cracked up dumsters :).

[@Number1BusDriver]

At 18:15, you found a commercial truck - spring loaded, air brake chamber. A critical part of the air brake system on big trucks.

[@kevinmalda3182]

I love the sound effects and some of the things you say. Cracks me up.

[@tonymcfaul9441]

always good to see and hear you wander over all these dunkers haveing a good time,thanks

[@maxbell6237]

Those gray poles were for a above ground pool; you moved the box for them at 4:42 😂

[@edwinheredia4305]

Mike you over fill up the truck you always make it happen thank you for the video Elder next time I'll be back

[@mirtagordillo3486]

Wow lots of fun watching you Mike 💜💜

[@kathykeith2203]

Great job !!😊😊

[@hector-elcapitan]

Grande Mike 🇦🇷👍

[@lindabrown2170]

Great finds.

[@garywheeler7039]

Those big metal panels could make a great shed for the back yard. Almost big enough for the outside of a tiny house. Your enthusiasm is infectious! Might want to take it a tiny bit slower with the heavy stuff to make your body last a long time.

[@gottabeshari13]

Mike makes a living off talking to himself. So, entertaining 😅😅😅 How does his mom not worry herself sick of his antics.

[@robinsmith7168]

thanks, I enjoy (you) diving, without me getting my hands dirty

[@mikementzer7133]

ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU 😊

[@kathiesalamacha895]

How can anyone watch and not hit like?!!

[@treedruid]

Nice to see Dottie full.👍🙂

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Back in business, copper and bronze are the best finds. Another nice metal find

[@melissarowe4589]

Yay Mike ❤

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Mike, we need a "Ewwwww!! Somebody took DOOK in here!!" compilation from over the years. 😂 Awesome vid as usual!! 😎👍

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Fantastic night Mike! Fantastic video!

[@craftycrafter1960]

“I see stuff and I know things” 😆

[@patriciamorton1068]

oOoOO, can't wait to see the scrap run on this one!

[@catryanintx]

Awesome haul!

[@raymabradshaw5087]

Glad your back to diving again ‼️👍🥰💕. 👵🏻

[@drldonna]

You are the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RonHicks]

Mike hit the wire jackpot this episode 😁

[@isearcheduwin3132]

Great haul

[@kerrys8024]

He Mike , your correct that bumper goes to a Jeep wrangler. Love your vids

[@jvjdrn]

Keep rocking it, Mike!