Dumpster Diving "Joined In Holy Matrimony"

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!

[@JD-bv2ht]

22:08 did anyone else see the DeWalt drill Mike passed up??

[@phillovelace]

I was hoping someone would time stamp the drill. Thanks 👍 😊

[@hinu1987]

Who else gets sad when Mike calls it!?🙋‍♀️😔 I'm always like "Noooo there's still room for more!"😏

[@bulletsonofagun7413]

I was just thinking the same thing right before he said it. Even super scrapers need to rest I guess.

[@veronicamarcinowski7009]

I was also thinking the same thing..🥹

[@AverageJoeShmo]

I'm sure he's at the end of his usual route at that time

[@angelhillfarmlife5462]

I’m wishing I could find as much good wood as he does when I dive.. makes me want to take that hour and 20 minute drive to his area lol

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Wish I could.

[@ppshale7223]

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

[@MikeTheScavenger]

You bet

[@robertgorman5622]

Dottie has earned her place in the scavenger world with those dings and scratches and paint chipping off

[@MrMattDat]

Mike, great job! Those Craftsman stools retail for $100 each! Great find and a definite item for selling instead of scrapping. That BUNN coffee maker sells used all day for $200+ (one of its baskets was right in front of you at 15:28)

[@SouthOfGate]

You are the best most positive guy! Joy and fun diving for us as well as yo’good self

[@MikeTheScavenger]

I appreciate that

[@Angel-kv5qj]

Yes and I love the Goonies movie reference 😊

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Those buckets! You can never have enough buckets!

[@Jhkollector]

I used to do everything you do until my full time job interrupted my night adventures. I was always just as excited to see the extruded aluminum in that amount. $$$

[@carolynsummerall255]

Mike you are Killing them dumpsters tonight 💞😃😃😃😃😃

[@BFVgnr]

When the video opens and the walls are ALREADY UP,, you know it's gonna be a good one!

[@Error42_]

The amount of wasted stuff that could be made use of never ceases to amaze me.

[@Baldskul]

That magnet pole paid for itself tonight!

[@keithgriner330]

I agree, I love the videos that seem to last forever. The journey MTS takes us on is exciting, interesting and fun. Stay safe Mike, watch out for the juice, catch on the flip side.😎👊🏻

[@jenniferlev1435]

So entertaining! I really enjoy your crazy but hilarious personality!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lisawilson4551]

I could watch you find stuff all day,great job Mike😀👍❤️

[@DustlessMirror]

All day? Go do some chores!

[@admiralglass]

Came across your channel a couple of month's ago, have now watched them all. Love it don't stop, all the best from Finland.

[@dr.a006]

9:00 Mike being brutal to his fans.😂

[@Virginia_Gurlie]

Good 1 good 1 😆

[@jamesadams8450]

The scrapping king! Thank you Mike, for all your hard work! You are such an inspiration, I have become a scrapper now. I have your playlists going while driving around getting that scrap! Your energy and all around personality is refreshing! Keep up the content 👍

[@robertschwartzman195]

Hi Mike and Laura, Lots of computer wires and need a specific type for my Dell that has a box at the on with a wire for the wireless network. Port replicator I had them on my old laptops I have a brand new Pentium III with very large docking station made by Dell. Some of those new DVI cables you can sell on Ebay instead of scrapping uses your electronic person has use for them. Mike Thank you for another nice video and have a fantastic weekend to you and yours.

[@lindaswanson9328]

Great finds today! Glad you survived this round of nasty weather. Just finished shoveling my 4th drive for today and relaxing with a new video from MTS. Yeee Haaa Carry on and be safe out there.

[@rebeccawebster3556]

I thought that first open top was going to kick your butt, but I should’ve had more faith! You were victorious, of course! Great haul for sure!!

[@Krawlergarage]

Got to love Mikes energy. To walk by a dumpster when Mike is working in it would be epic. I would have to pop in and say hi.

[@bessnillard4502]

You always crack me up with the screaming of the fan blade arms! 🤣

[@oldschoolace619]

Love the references you throw out sometimes! Double Chester Cooperpot! Goonies never say die!

[@joekash2936]

Love the sounds when you field strip fans blades. Great stuff! WE NEED TO FIND MORE CATS IN EMPTY DUMPSTERS!

[@elbertmoore7876]

As always thank you for taking us along with you on your hunt

[@michelebrown7951]

Hey Mike nice haul, lots of wire and stuff.

[@robinwestfall2218]

Love it when you back Dotty up. Now that’s working smart and not soooo hard! Go Mike go!

[@j.lietka9406]

That 1st dumpster was a bit slippery! Those two matching stools are a great find! A little at a time gets it! Thanks for taking us as long, and identifying the different metals! Mike, I would pay you some $$ to go along with you! The frequency of times you find laptops or PCs is incredible! 🤓

[@shqa574]

Very impressive miscellany...volume and variety! First time, seeing those guard rails in the dumpster. Will you do a follow up of your treasures? The shelf unit looks like a keeper.

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Probably not a follow up but there is a scrap run in the near future

[@grannypeggy8987]

Good Afternoon Mike and Family. I wish I lived closer I would of taken those crates for plants.

[@stephensmith7307]

The dumpster where you found the grey shelf from a van had a dewalt cordless drill that you missed. I kept telling you but you couldn’t hear me🫣😎. Always fun to watch you go at it. Take care…

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

A Variety of All Sorts - wow - great Finds and all that Alu as well ! Great Dumpster Diving Adventure - always a Pleasure watching and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@ddawe31635]

Fellowes dealio, is a binder. Yes, it punches holes, so you can bind proposals & such.

[@woodsmannorth9484]

Hey Mike that Fellowes gray painted item from the computer dumpster is for making spiral notebooks. And the metal box with the window of top is a live catch mouse 🐁 trap.

[@bengone3349]

I get extra smiles when you break off the fan blades....so much pain!

[@christhomas1102]

Nice load Bro. Love those Craftsman stools. Great video.

[@BFVgnr]

Up for 3 hours and over 16,000 views! GO MIKE!!

[@erichs4196]

Always here for a Chester Copperpot reference

[@carlshipleyfirecracker8714]

Love the 2 craftsman stools you found tonight

[@hugocinco9032]

Mike kicks all ass. " That's a box of goodness there y'all."

[@timwichman1374]

Laying in bed in the middle of the night watching your videos back to back Laughing quietly but so hard that I'm shaking and the wife wakes up asking me what the h×!! is wrong with me. lol LOVE your videos and what you do. Wish I had your energy. Stay safe and positive brother!! God Bless!!

[@lukelegg9915]

Those are Adalet explosion proof meter housings Model XGC 52-2926. I used to sell them :)

[@davidayers4057]

I could watch him all day

[@DustlessMirror]

Get out and pursue a hobby man!

[@toddbolduc8000]

The thing at 17:00 is a spiral binder punch. You use it to make spiral bound documents.

[@beckybarnhart90]

Great video love it when you’re not repeating yourself!

[@warehouseman6325]

Awesome day.

[@katinasweetman5778]

Great video. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@Hacksaw37]

Dotti and Molly are my two favorite scrapping vehicles.

[@robertcallahan9940]

Mike, great haul today, especially on the aluminum

[@Spacecase40]

22:07 you missed something by your foot. ;-) thanks for taking us with you Mike.

[@twentyfishsticks7449]

Who else was frustrated Mike didnt get the Dewault Power Drill that was at his feet lmao

[@MrPhil1969]

Glad I'm not the only one yelling at Mike though the computer.

[@twentyfishsticks7449]

@@MrPhil1969 you are definitely not lol you saw that too u had to have lol

[@crown_vic_king4203]

Saw it too I was like broo it’s right there lol

[@bigworm516]

Yes I seen the drill also!

[@phillovelace]

Where was it at in the video?

[@onzaandy09]

MIKE! you missed the dewalt drill @ 22:10 right by your feet! i was screaming at the screen whilst watching you!!

[@jonesy128]

Love the content man!! Enjoy your no-nonsense scrap gathering with your style of comic relief makes for a very entertaining video so. Please keep them coming. God bless and be safe out there!! Peace ✌☮ ✌ ☮!!

[@garyherron2007]

Be safe in them dumpsters my brother Mike

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

I love how you’ll make a random comment that leads to song. Sing Mike sing. 😄

[@JAPerson34]

Need to add a cordless screwdriver to your scavenging toolbox there. There was a lot of aluminum left on those doors in that first dumpster.

[@franciscojavieracuna6344]

Buenos días Miguelito, que tu y tu familia tengan un excelente inicio de semana. Con esas puertas salen unas buenas mesas, que no ???

[@shaunclark850]

Mike u missed a cordless drill 22:10 in video.......I was shouting at my phone it was right at your feet lol love your videos mate watched most of your videos love your attitude towards life....stay safe out there brother much love

[@cathydavis9738]

You found some really great stuff this time, Mike! Hope you make bank!!!

[@marialuisaschraub9822]

Love your videos, always watching you at work dumpster diving

[@waynewoods1217]

you missed a dewalt drill it was by your foot in the dumster with the shelf and the things you took the foam off them as you moved stuff you coverd it.

[@lukelegg9915]

Saw that 😂 was an old one though, not really worth anything and im sure hes got plenty of drills

[@norton2654]

Mike you disappoint me! lol You missed the Dewalt drill between your feet @ 21:42 of the video. rookie move LOL. love you brother Thank You for all the entertainment and I've learned a lot from watching you be safe.

[@lesliephillips4720]

Stay safe Mike!! Great finds!! Stay safe!! Lol. Love your singing! Just be safe!!

[@biancamalan7499]

❤❤❤lots of love from South Africa! Keep up the good work Mike!

[@jasperscott5426]

You have good positive vibes 😀😀😀😃🎶‼️

[@jimmysexton4201]

It is amazing, this dude is almost in constant motion. Rarely still

[@tinktrice7660]

You are doing Mother Nature's work 👍

[@catrinawilson9253]

I think the Fellowes doohickey is a binder for clipping fancy paper presentations together

[@k.y.6148]

That little metal box with the clear lid looks like a Tin Cat, the best mouse trap made! Caught 17 in one night once! Just put a couple potato chips in it. Has a couple ramps they run up to get in, then the ramp tips and dumps them in, then resets for the next one.

[@bobbyvff]

Mike thank you for all the great videos. Wonder if when you find metal and you say oh yes that's the good stuff, maybe you can also say what it's worth per pound?

[@barbaranorrick4164]

Nice way to end the week, thanks……Mike until next time ✌️

[@Geardog361]

Good haul Mike, nice to hear the screaming ceiling fans again it's been awhile!

[@dbdmarketing]

It’s been like 3 days since a video, my wife is sick of me saying “this sucks not seeing mike” Then today I see the new video out she says thank god Lol

[@louisegrimwood8882]

I love your videos Scavenger! Keep on being you!

[@davidgorrell5385]

That was definitely a 10 dismount lol.

[@wijibo6772]

You've got me calling all metal pipes sticks

[@alanatkins4315]

The little box with the clear plastic top found with the computers might be a mouse trap..

[@show_68]

I always enjoy your adventures, you make us feel that we are there with you, it's just great...Can we get a follow-up? "Scrappy, Scrappy, Scrap". This is what a true climate warrior is... Mike the Scavenger!

[@murlbailer3755]

That magnet was sure a good purchase eh’? 🐎

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

That grey shelf is the kind that mounts inside of a van. And that little while door goes to a gate arm cabinet. It looks like someone took out the entire arm!

[@JM-iz3fr]

Explosion proof boxes - the red ones. $$$

[@larrymercer3448]

You had a great night

[@myfavs253]

Glad to see you weren't affected by the tornado. How can you not grab all those various signs? I would have a wall covered.🤣

[@intothevoid1926]

Mike murdering those ceiling fans

[@elainephleps4705]

It's a window for the space ship!!! Lol stay safe out there Mike!!! Angel from Norfolk VA.

[@Virginia_Gurlie]

It was the sound effects for me on the breaking of the fan blades😂🤣😂

[@Toon-dj9un]

Mike the Fellows machine in a binder for paperwork. They are about £500 new

[@scrapguy6816]

Wow!!! What a good night of dumpster diving. Scrap on man.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

I love it when you find an "Open Top" dumpster. I always say to myself..."what's inside that open top dumpster Mike." 🤣

[@scottchamblin1712]

You sounded just like lucille ball when you screamed when the water splashed on you. You are hilarious.

[@tammyreeves168]

Quality scrap for Dotty

[@Jibbie49]

They keep throwing it out and Mike comes to the rescue!!

[@juanitaminch4540]

Hi Mike, the scrap whisperer, you have the touch to find scrap, yes. Another fun run with the scavenger in his native finding places. Keep up the good work of saving the planet one dumpster at a time, yes. Peace, Sister Mary Luke. 👍🏻💯💪🏻💪🏻🦵🏻🦵🏻👰🏻‍♀🏋🏻🚴🏻‍♂🐶🐶🐶🛻🌜🌝🌛🥾🔌🖱🧲

[@Stalowy.Szczur]

22.06 you left the screwdriver Greetings from Poland

[@priscillawhite5971]

Hey Mike, I love watching your videos.. You always make it fun to watch I never thought I would be a 56 year young lady..LoL and love to watch scrap videos but I love watching yours..Hey quick question where did you buy your big magnet? As always enjoyed tagging along with you.. Take care and always be safe out there..

[@patrickblock2477]

The grey shelf is for inside a work van

[@tizmelaurie1395]

That sink sure would be nice for an outdoor sink. For gardening or fish cleaning station. Love the channel Mike !

[@rustyramblings5807]

I could sure use a couple of the flat things on the legs of one of those Craftsman stools.😊

[@charlestravis9798]

I can confirm that was a heavy-duty explosion-proof box. The hardest repair I ever made was replacing an explosion-proof dial telephone on an EXXON gasoline receiving dock on the Cumberland River dock in Nashville. I had a narrow window of time to do the work between two days of delivery and departure of the barge at that dock. Got-r-done though.