Dumpster Diving "I Got Bad Blood"

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. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!

[@dongillette1777]

You called Betty- Dottie!! Memories!

[@Luclys]

I think he misses Dottie

[@dongillette1777]

@@Luclys yeah I think you’re right!

[@E-hab]

18:45

[@dongillette1777]

@@E-hab back of ole Dottie here? He misses Dottie!! Hehehe

[@E-hab]

@@dongillette1777 I do miss it even though I don't have anything to do with it 😁

[@isabelleblanchet3694]

Thanks for rescuing the vintage fabric. People pay good money for that.

[@lauramichele474]

Ditto. I was geeking out over that fabric.

[@jimmyjaimes5268]

Funny thing is back in the early 80's I worked at a fabric store as a stocker and sweep the floor. I was probably 15 . I remember seeing fabric like that.

[@aprilgreen2006]

Yes thank you, I was watching that and was wondering what is he going to do to with that. I remember seeing all of that in the 80's also.

[@suzanneb3036]

Yeah I was going ape over it myself. 😅

[@Nursepauli]

Quilting fabric?

[@kylemoran2398]

That Recaro is like a 1000 dollar seat I literally just freaked out

[@adrianday8678]

You are correct, I did the same . Mike Gave up the right to make over a grand.well if you don't know you don't know.

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Thank you for disposing of the flags in the propper manner buddy proud of you. Watch your cranium!!

[@martymatus6882]

an anchor, that deep. let that sink in Mike

[@TheTorkerman]

Man O Man! Mike you don’t know how lucky you are. Oh to live in a world where mosquitoes don’t try to eat me, sounds just like heaven 😇😇😇

[@karbear26]

I know skeeters love my blood and then I get welts from them!

[@shawncalhoun4669]

oh my God Mike that Recaro seat was worth hundreds if not thousands

[@Apophis1966]

At minute 19:10, the seat is worth hundreds of dollars, it is a Recaro Rally 3 sports seat from RECARO Automotive GmbH is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck near Stuttgart, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of car seats. The old seats were often used in Opel GT, Manta, VW Golf GTI.

[@JDMFilma]

Was looking for someone to say something on that seat!!!

[@daleh645]

Thank you for taking of our flag, it looked old maybe a 48 star. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Tiago.santos41]

I think that if I ever live in the USA, I would have to have another house just to store the junk found in the Dumpsters... lol

[@juliancrowe9754]

Those orange fade recaros were worth a fortune

[@artiejohnson703]

I am so happy you took all the fabric. If you don’t want it, donate it. Even if it’s old it’s still useable. I sew so it makes me happy to see you take it. ❤❤❤

[@OriginalNethead]

Thanks for saving Grandma's fabric stash. Somebody will be all over that! The flags too.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

@ 10:51 "You can put a baby in there, and you can incubate it...." Hahahahahhahahahhahahahha! You are too much Man. That cracked me up, I had to stop the video...... And uhh, obviously, I hope, don't put your baby in an autoclave.....

[@santosrojas9610]

👍😎🇺🇸 Still Got My MacBook From A Dumpster Working It Didn't Require Fixing, Keep Scraping MIKE 👍😎🇺🇸

[@michaelstrangefranke7002]

At 18:46 you said get that in the back of old Dottie not old Betty😮

[@williamsnyder1205]

That's what I thought I heard, 😂 lol

[@ikyt6365]

Love that you saved the flags & fabric!!!

[@barbaramccarney1445]

You’re the man! No one does it like you Mike, no one! Stay safe 🤟

[@michellem2507]

That’s like going through my grandmas basement. I found a bread bag that advertised bread for 24 cents.

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

Hi Mike 😧 I am SO glad you didn't land your foot on that rake in the first dumpster!

[@SloppySecondz]

Thank you for showing respect to our American flag brother! I'm so happy you rescued them and showing them the respect they deserve and thank you for knowing the rules of them by not putting them on the floor as well. My grandpa was a WW2 Marine and he would have commended you for that! One of the best youtubers out there! Much love bro. Keep on truckin! And happy Memorial Day weekend! Thank you again for what you did!

[@GazAbbott]

The last one was a treasure trove! Great job with the flags Mike too, very respectful, a tip of the hat from me squire.

[@j.lietka9406]

Well worth tromping around in!

[@GazAbbott]

​@@j.lietka9406I couldn't agree more. There was so much history just thrown away. It's sad in my eye's but life goes on. 🙏✌U

[@annettebeavers7866]

Love your videos, Mike. Your always finding stuff in the dumpsters. That vintage cloth is something you have never found. Look like some one was cleaning out Grandma's house 🏠🏠🏠❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vlakslee]

Mikey has had w-a-a y too much caffeine today. You go, fella.

[@dr.a006]

Try it in 1.5x speed like I do to get more scraps in less time🤪😂 He’s hilarious at that speed.

[@kennethjackson7815]

I wonder how many people watching that say omg I threw that in there !!!

[@belencantu7200]

It’s so sad to see all that stuff in the dumpster. You know all that was years and years of parents, saving items that they thought were worth saving, they die, and then the kids come and toss everything out. My husband and I talk about that how that’s gonna happen to us when our kids come through our house and just throw away everything. We’re hoping to be smart and get rid of things as the years progress but life happens and we don’t do it like we should. Thanks for saving a few things you saved Mike.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Mike The Scavenger always has a vlog full of energy.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Sometimes, what you do makes me Sad 😔. In these garbage piles, I can see the end of a life or when someone’s evicted…. I know that you do too. 🥺🥺🥺🥺 BTW: That was Huge Old Road Case. Really valuable. The foam often disintegrates after 10 years. You can get replacement foam from the OEM.

[@Cynthia_5479]

Yes they are puff balls and very delicious.

[@sharischindler9843]

The puff balls we had growing on our farm property didn’t have a stem. They were round to the ground. They were also delicious sliced and fried in butter with onions.

[@j.lietka9406]

You can eat those?!

[@julielumsden5184]

We used to pick them and mom would cook for us.

[@j.lietka9406]

@@julielumsden5184 they were / are safe to eat? Thank you 🌹❤️

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Nice collection of scraps.

[@TristramSavage]

Dude! I'm sitting in my clean basement and I can totally smell what kinda day you're having... Recent rain, mushrooms r coming up, skeeter n juice... What a trip! Rock on!

[@peatyporkstar3948]

THEM SHOOMS WERE PERFECTLY READY AND EDIBLE

[@joshp6061]

What kind

[@paulym5814]

Let’s go get some scrappidy scrap.

[@deborahcampbell7178]

That water standing in the dumpsters that is how mosquitoes breed. Great video as always. You amaze me how you jump in and out of those dumpsters.

[@nilakc5802]

always an adventure with Mike

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

“mating juice” 🤣

[@jack0dds11]

Why don't those dumpsters have drain holes ?

[@lanna7917]

And! I know you love those kind of dumpsters too. 👍🥰

[@louilsbacon3246]

Mike I love your video it makes me happy all times you are very happy man when u are on your round picking up scrap.

[@koobo100]

I sew a lot of crafts and old fabric patterns are always in demand I consider my self very lucky when I find some.

[@husky500cr]

Mike, you should make a pair of 80s parachute pants with the fabric you found. 22:04

[@alisajordan1244]

The vintage fabric is a dream come true to me ❤

[@MrBLUEDEVILUK]

That Bride car seat is collectible Mike. $300 worth.

[@tatchley3049]

"Don't like my juice" that would have been a great title 😏 💜ya Mike!

[@michellem2507]

That would be a awesome shirt

[@donlandenberg8126]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@Blue-eyedgal]

I recognize the pipe shelving. It’s a chef stand, with the wood a cutting board top. I bought mine a Sears

[@lanna7917]

I'd look a bit more carefully in the last dumpster old people that save things are bound to have stashed the cash in some odd place...like paperwork under drawers framed photos. They're also the kind who would put a 20 in a hiding spot in the wallet for emergencies. Love dumpsters like that a true treasure hunt. That was reminiscent of your old dives, love it and thanks for saving the fabrics and above all the flag!

[@protc]

That Recaro seat you passed on was worth about 1000 and if you found both 2500.

[@matthewc6858]

Glad to get a new video! Getting so much rain, your going to need waders!

[@lindabrown2170]

Nice vintage fabric. Great finds

[@Geardog361]

Hey Mike those car seats are from a late 70s early 80s Camaro Z28 and they are worth money to people who restore old cameros! Just letting you know! 👍

[@shawncalhoun4669]

does Ricardo's did not come in a Z28 I own an 81 Z28 Recaros are Japanese right hand drive 240 Jackson's Honda CRXall kinds of carsbut not a Z28

[@j.lietka9406]

Did I see right? Recaro?

[@BHzs]

Recaro seats did come in the 3rd gen camaro/trans am pace cars for only 2 years.

[@bengone3349]

Some wet diving! That's ok Mike, we're with you. Those TV tables are resaleable.

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Yes they are puff balls and very delicious

[@lindaswanson9328]

Those are not puffballs. Puffballs do not have bases or stems. Never eat a wild mushroom until you 100% sure it is edible. Some are poisonous. And some are fatal.

[@vitslunecko8445]

​@@lindaswanson9328Pýchavky jsou na 95 % neškodné. Některé nejsou dobré, po některých budeš mít žaludeční potíže ale jedovaté nejsou. Je ale hrozné ničit houby tak jak to dělal Mike 😕

[@lindaswanson9328]

@vitslunecko8445 I often see these mushrooms growing on what we call fairy rings. Some of the rings are enormous. 6-8' across. It's too pretty to destroy.

[@dr.a006]

@@lindaswanson9328all mushrooms are edible, at least once.😏🤮😵☠️

[@lindaswanson9328]

@@dr.a006 you got me there.

[@Georgebogey]

My favorite dumster diver, allways a good video, lots off fun, good information over metals, a love for dogs ( and wife😊 ) Mike you're are the best👍

[@joaocarloscosta6152]

Olá Mike,sou de São Paulo Brasil, admiro muito o seu trabalho, aqui em meu país não temos coisas muito coletáveis más mesmo assim eu quando pego alguma coisa procuro restaurar e coloco a venda, obrigado pelo seus vídeos, abraços no coração de todos aí 🙋🤝🙌🙌🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@Champagne1]

Yup those were very delicious puff balls. And an autoclave. Also the mosquito larvae is hatching in the still water. That dryer had some coinage in it by the sounds of it. ♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@johnnyhiett]

Go Mike!!! 🌞👍

[@tomthumb4767]

Dottie ? LOL Old habits are hard to break .

[@michaelsisiliano8676]

From one Mike to another ! Love all your videos ! Please, keep doing what you do ! Looking forward to seeing more !

[@jeffsr.8126]

MTS... You are by far the best scrapping individual I watch... Real deal yo... Good stuff fer sure!!!... God Bless you...

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Puffball mushrooms. GREAT eating.

[@alparker8661]

A very 'juicy' collection.

[@markhall1364]

You called Betty ....OLD DOTTIE ! We all miss old dottie ! lol

[@myfavs253]

About those mosquitos, with all the information out there about reducing standing water so mosquitos can't breed maybe the dumpster companies could drill holes when they make them.

[@ThisBetterBeGood]

I’ve thought about that before too. Such a no-brainer!

[@justtinkering6054]

That boat decking is EXPENSIVE stuff!

[@DCHoosier62]

So glad to see you got the fabric and flags. Money in that fabric! Thank you for another almost 30 minutes of fun.😊😊

[@Guesswho69650]

You threw the cabinet in the truck and said (in the back of old dottie).

[@thelight8869]

That car seat is money

[@anneallison5610]

Awesome scrap run Mike, thanks for sharing 😃🇨🇦

[@johnbruner7989]

Great stuff. I'm interested in the thing that converted old movie cassettes to computer.

[@susanclark5260]

We are the lucky ones!! Skeeters hate me too!!

[@joycelambert2447]

It has to do with our blood type

[@billoc1255]

HEY... I'm a fan, too !

[@rebacunningham3773]

Oh my gosh, mike. That last dumpster was awesome. I would love to go thur it all day. There could be great stuff still in it. I've had dreams like that. You are the greatest, tganks mike😊😊😊

[@robertschwartzman195]

Mike those scanners and scales have some of 5he best optics in them

[@williamsnyder1205]

Big Mike, i like to use old boots for planting flowers in them those would've been cool

[@myfavs253]

Tell your wife to try Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar body spray. It's the only thing that works for me. I discovered it only 3 years ago after 63 years of bites that made huge red itchy welts that lasted two weeks. The clerks at the store knew about too.😊

[@vinnienowhere1015]

Mike hit cord food! Going into Dottie! Errr..Betty white.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Hello .Mr mike always lookforward to your scavenger adventures

[@DobbyTFE]

🧦 - Dobby approves of your planet-saving efforts - 🧦 Some see trash, you see potential treasures!

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

1:17 Squirrel!

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Mike's gonna Fungi on us - ah ! Good Dumpster Stuff - Yes - these Outdoor Vinyl Roles is a Real Good Find ! Metal Termites - ha-ha-ha - You are Funny Man ! Two Boxes of 80's Fabric + Flag ! Betty was Full ! Great Video and many Cheers from Australia!!!!

[@DavidMckinney-mn5se]

Hey Mike! Hope you and your family are well happy!!!👁️👁️❤️❤️🙏🙏✌️👍🙄

[@chadfiebelkorn3799]

Appreciate you grabbing the flags. Don't let it hit the ground.

[@keithgriner330]

THANK YOU, MIKE. ENJOYED THE VIDEO.😎👊🙏PEACE AND GOD BLESS

[@silverdragonian3312]

the fabric can be sut and make into patch work quilra with different designs. good finds. this is why this is one of my fav shows lol gj gj mike

[@davidsirett5560]

cassette tapes are coming back in fashion just like records did.

[@DWerkens]

All that dumpster juice, it be flooding

[@66bigbuds]

Those giant puff ball fungus are great food if they are fresh and still white through the center.

[@josephcormier5974]

Another enjoyable video mike thanks for sharing this six stars brother

[@CliffordMccollum-io8xz]

Keep up the good work

[@Marthajamjam]

You can line your truck bed on top of the plywood you already have on it.

[@robertschwartzman195]

Hey Mike, Thanks for the videos y ou take time to produce. All of this week til Monday going to rain. I could be first or last for my commute. You ate appreciated How wad Mothers da6 in your family. Be safe and have fun.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

WHAT...A...HAUL!!! 👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍

[@samwestoby140]

Glad to.see you made it through all that bad weather.

[@user-jf7jb4gs2n]

Awesome video mike love your videos I can see them over and over again never get tired of seeing 👀 them ❤❤😄💯💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidoconn9352]

Thanks Mike You've got dumpster juice for blood..LOL

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Good saves

[@trasieinkersole491]

Wow that fabric! Very sort after! 80s? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@crosss4123]

You slipped and called your truck Dotty......

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Love the fabric. Bless 👍🙏🏻