Dumpster Diving "Your Local On The 8's"

[@pdrphil8159]

When I was 16 I went to work for a local auto mechanic changing oil , plugs, wires , ect... He had been in business 40 years & was retiring... One day I came to work & he noticed scrap copper in the bed of my dads truck.. He asked about it & I told him my brother & I scrapped metal for extra money... When he retired he told me he had a scrap pile I could take to the metal yard & all he wanted was 25%. I drove to his house & he showed me his scrap pile ... Mind you , it was 40 years of car parts... Brake drums, engine blocks , heads, manifolds , ect were piled 20 feet high against his barn & the weight had began to push his barn over ... I recruited my brother & we set in hauling .. Soon we realized my dads F100 could'nt haul enough so I borrowed my uncle 1 ton dooley ... It took us two weeks to clean that pile back in the mid 80's & my brother & I cleared $4600 each. I bought a 73 Chevelle (loved that car) , a 72 ford pickup & a Massey Ferguson diesel tractor .. The tractor & truck I bought from my widowed neighbor .. The tractor was perfect & the Ford truck was red with a short bed , V8 , 4 speed ...it only had 40 some thousand on it & had been parked in the barn with the tractor ... I dabbled in cutting & selling firewood & I always made sure my widowed neighbor had plenty of firewood & when I asked her to sell the truck & tractor to me she said give me $500 & they are yours .. With the tractor I got plows, disk , brush hog , cultivator & a 4 row corn planter ... I sold the planter & hired out to do tractor work . With the truck & tractor I dragged in tree tops , split , loaded & delivered a load for $50 . My uncle owned a sawmill & he bought standing timber all over the county . He let me go in & cut up tree tops from mature oak trees & by the time I graduated high school , I had 30k in the bank ... And it all started when my boss saw copper I had stripped at an illegal dump ... Those were good days .. My 73 Chevelle was beautiful . It was black with a red interior ...350 4 speed !

[@ronbateman941]

For a former dumpster diver for many years when I was younger. I watch every new video of it comes out. In the reruns I probably watched two or three times. I enjoy it all over and over again. In my opinion you are the rockstar dumpster diving. Stay safe and don’t let the Popo pull up on you.

[@mariowickel456]

Former scraper here too. Mikie brings us humor with the witty comments

[@rogeroran2911]

I agree. There’s Mike and then the line forms behind him. I enjoy other scrappers, but no one is better than Mikey.

[@gene_takavic57]

Follow ups are always good! Whatever you do on your channel, we will watch. You are an original, Mike.

[@mmill6505]

not at all.

[@gdsstudio974]

Got to check them boxes. Found a perfectly good, well kept 27'' Asus monitor in a new Samsung curved monitor box. They just upgraded and threw the old one away in the dumpster. I'm constantly amazed what people throw away in my small town.

[@downtonviewer]

More money than brains. I put good usable stuff on my local FB give away page and leave it on the porch. It's always gone in no time. People in real need and good stuff just tossed.

[@cmc7106]

Neither rain, snow or extreme heat keeps Mikes away from his scraping!! Be safe brother!!

[@davidmcgowan8542]

I spent a lot of time in Texas working warehouses and I met a bunch of cowboys and they were great but you my man you are the best trash cowboy I ever saw !

[@diannekhan5814]

People ask me why I watch dumper videos im 64. But really enjoy your vids mike. Your talking makes it all worth wild. Hello from Canada

[@cristinagimpaya9813]

I'm 64 too and not only followed him ,I also reviewed the older videos 😂 he's the best entertainer for me...Long life MTS ❤

[@julielumsden5184]

@@cristinagimpaya9813I’m 78 I look forward to Mikes videos all the time from Canada,

[@JessePacheco-g1x]

Mike! Always do a follow up when possible, I think we all enjoy it Keep em Comin y’all 🤘🏽🇺🇸🛻

[@coreypatterson806]

I very much enjoy watching your videos, it’s my therapy

[@Berndaddie]

Yes to follow up. Mike the multi media urban explorer. We need more Mike. More!

[@downtonviewer]

MOAR!

[@toddwest8618]

That’s Totally 💯 Awesome 😎

[@Diana-ij4wd]

Greetings from the UK .i love watching you Mike never stop digging , love you xx

[@colinbrewhaha]

Hello from New Jersey everyone!

[@marigolds49]

[@wp.sworld.s]

Back at ya hello from California

[@dianewilliams1125]

Hello from Toms river, Jersey shore! 😊😊😊

[@joannefazenbaker1448]

You're always so fast 😂 good haul

[@margaretwilliams842]

Great haul Mike !!!

[@feathercatcher]

Hey, I'm happy with all your videos! Street picking, dumpster diving, follow-ups, exploring, and magnet fishing. (as long as you don't lose your magnet lol) Keep it up!! 💪💪♻️💱♻️

[@timothyrigsby5043]

What ever u need to do we will always be here for ya thank you stay safe God bless 🙏 💜

[@Tmug1962]

Love your videos always great content and a very entertaining commentary by yourself. Keep up the good work.

[@rayl253]

What a great way to start a Tuesday, another great adventure with Mighty Mike.

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

🔥Wow just wow, that biohazard dumpster was stacked and then the light one, the wire one, hubba hubba baby. I love that sound aluminum makes, so scrummy!! When that box landed I cracked up....splat 😂 Yummy goodies to get a acrappers heart racing tonight, I need a cold shower lol😜

[@downtonviewer]

eeaasy there, cowboy

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

@@downtonviewer 😂

[@downtonviewer]

@@SollersScrappingandDiving er..cowgirl. sry

[@michaelmount76]

Thanks for another great video Mike

[@DirkBosley]

I recently discovered your site. As a veteran scrounger, I have to salute you. I really hope someone has your six, particularly while you're down in it. Be careful and safe, you mean a lot more to people than you may know.

[@carlmalins6674]

Thanks

[@Billy-f7g]

I wish I could tell all of you what I've been going through but you wouldn't believe me if I tried. It's little things like watching Mike go through his treasure hunts that give some respite. To just do this and not know something so terrible and profound. I never imagined a heaviness so constant and unrelenting. Even so, I am blessed to carry it. I just don't know why yet. It can't just be for my sake. It's too big...too important. I'll keep searching for the reason and the answers that have thus far eluded me. Just as mike searches for the scrappity scrap. I keep trying for those I love, myself and all of you but most of all for GOD. Be righteous.

[@Wolfchyld73]

It's a good day when we have a video of Mike ! Stay healthy buddy :)

[@samanthasimental3788]

I do like watching you take stuff apart.

[@jvjdrn]

I like seeing the insides of so many things

[@SouthOfGate]

follow up yeah! Anything you can share with us is such welcome content given your positive and playful attitude!

[@josephhurlburt4025]

THAT WAS ONE HECK OF AN ALUMINISIOUS HAUL, SWEET !!

[@jvjdrn]

Mike thanks for another great video and for keeping so much out of the landfill.

[@mucho73cobbcobb95]

Mr. Mike of course we want a follow up or tear down! Love it all! That abandoned water place was amazing! Those out side motors would be MINE! I made a mini cherry picker that snaps together to put heavy stuff in my garden wagon. The heavy duty ones are rockstars!

[@brendajones1763]

Nothing keeps you down Mike, I appreciate you.

[@cherylhuot4436]

Rain or shine… I'll watch !! But it can’t be fun digging in the soggy mess. Finding wire seems to get you most excited. Follow ups are always great!

[@janiceconrad5917]

You exploded the box 📦... it made me giggle. Nice dive MTS 🤑

[@zefox_08]

That box went splat! 28:08 LOL _ Looking forward to the juicy follow up. Thanks Mike.

[@PamelaSprowls]

Thats dedication, scraping through the rain and lightning. Be careful.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

I do like your sorting out videos.

[@rossbrumby1957]

Soon as you said "hey now" the crowded house song don't dream it's over popped in my head! GE is inspiration for the Krusty Brand seal of approval- "It's not just good, it's good enough"

[@PauloRocha-q1u]

Mike the scavenger Good bless you .🇵🇹🇵🇹🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@barbaramccarney1445]

Mike, I just lost my baby brother to a long battle with cancer and I’m heartbroken and lost. I didn’t think anything could make me smile let a lone laugh, well you just made me chuckle when you threw the box that was disintegrating as you threw it on the ground. Thank you! Please be careful and I do love your videos! 💖

[@jvjdrn]

Prayers for your family.

[@downtonviewer]

So sorry for your loss, man. That's def tough. That box plop was epic!

[@BobSmith-sz4et]

Sorry for your loss.😢😢

[@denickite]

Gentle hugs sentbyour way.

[@lilyrose3145]

The dumpsters that keeps on giving .Fun as always .👍💯

[@osvaldosegura2871]

Love the videos brother God bless here from Houston Tx

[@joannetrapanese3681]

You dropped that box and I laughed along with you. Same humor my brother had.

[@jeffConrad-z6y]

Mike. The saveger. Dumpster diving dumpster sunny. 😎 warm friends Jeff 😊😊❤

[@truckerswife5060]

Good afternoon, Mr. Scavenger.

[@BROKEMANCARDS]

Mike the scavenger-post 10-and outdoor boys are my 3 favorite to watch🫡

[@downtonviewer]

Post 10 IS awesome!

[@markpike8551]

Another great load 👍👏👏

[@oyet72863]

Super duper haul Mickey!We love follow ups🩷

[@darrenpautzke3795]

When that box hit the ground, I started laughing just as much as you did. That was a good plop.

[@downtonviewer]

Me too!

[@thespicychickennugget]

Yeah, he said the word disintegrating and paused. He knew what was going to happen when he dropped it but he did anyway. That laugh! I love people that laugh when things go wrong. It's a sign of a happy person!

[@belencantu7200]

Mike, I’ll watch anything you put out a scrapping video an adventure video a follow up video whatever dude we’re here for you. Is there anybody else who starts dancing when his music starts up at the end? I love that little tune.

[@hopper345]

Love the follow up 😊

[@garysoykin2783]

Hi Mike😊

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

YES FOLLOW UP PLEASE! Loved the warehouse tour!!!!

[@johnunderwood43]

Always love your videos, and the followups are as good as the diving.

[@lindaswanson9328]

I live vicariously through MTS. Just can't do it anymore. But it's always an adventure with Mike!

[@kathymartin5357]

We all wait with baited breath. For your next video to come out.and we love the follow up videos. So keep them coming.😊

[@Luke-hv4oh]

I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety and your vids help me a lot thank you

[@El-Dub]

Thanks man. You make it look easy. It's hard work that requires creative energies, and time to make your consistently superior video segments. Good idea for the adventure tangent. Who knows were your imagination will take you. Those guided tours (curb-side) and travelogues (scrap yard runs) are part of your signature creations.

[@michaelbergman8277]

Fantastic haul, always amazes me what people throw to waste. Keep up the good work one dumpster at a time!!

[@bensabelhaus7288]

Nails. Especially in pallets lol Stepped on many a broken pallet board with a nail. Started wearing thick sole boots at that job. Still got the occasional light poke followed by lifting a board with my foot lol

[@wendythrailkill383]

Awesome finds on this rainyday keep safe and keep finding all the goodies 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judithl-akathesausageinspe9388]

Great haul xxxx

[@timfreestone4145]

Looked to be a scrappity dew-da day in the rain... Good haul....

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Into the Juice we will go - ah ! Lots of Quality Stuff - wow - You did Really well again - Rain will Never stop Mike ! We got the GOOD-GOOD ! Yes - Betty was loaded Up to the Hilt- hope she did Not Mind ! Well done Mike - well done - Good Stuff ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!! PS - Yes - Follow Ups are soooooo much Fun !

[@ppshale7223]

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

[@JeepDogs]

Woo hoo follow up , ✌️Mike

[@SheriCopeland-rc2lc]

We definitely need a follow up 😊

[@inge6280]

Love the follow ups, can’t wait 😄

[@TammyJacobs-y8g]

What a great dive!!The rain wasn’t even stopping! Thanks for the wonderful video!!🥳

[@HotRod12667]

At 24:35 that I believe is for doing tricep curls.

[@elisaortizmignolet419]

Grande Mike the scavenger a ud nadie ni nadie lo detiene super bueno es ud digno de imitar bendiciones

[@dianewilliams1125]

Rainy Scrappity Scrap! PEACE! 😊😊😊

[@markb6268]

Another awesome video but it's so sad to see all these lightbulbs tossed into the dumpster and not recycled...

[@ChristineLowery-wr2uf]

What a day come rain or come shine. Nice haul.🎉

[@CatmanToxo]

Hey bro, good catch

[@auntdawn2311]

Great video Mike ❤❤❤❤

[@PlayitagainVHS]

Mike does it again ! Never know what ur gonna come up with.I always take walks at night looking thru recycling bins.I scored 10 video games the other night.Keep digging Mike! Love ❤️ ur videos buddy.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂🇺🇸❤️

[@redfrogfishing]

you are the GOAT of dumpster divers the follow-ups are always good also

[@jeffsr.8126]

MTS.... You are the premier scrapping aka ♻️... dude on the tube... Yup... Good Stuff indeed... God Bless... Later!

[@DG-nn9uh]

Always great you takn us on the hunt with ya, bruh.. 🤙!

[@CliffordMccollum-ow2lo]

Thank you for doing what youdo

[@franktuckwell196]

You say, "Here comes the rain again", but i reckon, if its not too heavy, whilst you are getting all hot and sweaty, jumping about in those dumpsters, its a blessed relief?

[@GinnaPhil]

YES A FOLLOW UP,I LOVE YOU MIKE

[@sabrinaperez2542]

Great job

[@guyowen3568]

Just like the mailman just because it's raining you're not going to quit

[@marcjohnson3322]

Mike, we appreciate whatever adventure you take us on. Take care of your mental health my dude!

[@RosaAvalos-s3m]

Thanks mike for this great video nothing stopping mike the scavenger from scrapping not even the rain❤😂💯💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lindabrown2170]

Great haul. Follow ups are always great.

[@kmclane12]

Awesome haul!!! Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

[@brh4115]

Michael I just knew you were going to mace or pepper spray yourself with that key chain item!

[@confidenceisbeautiful]

I enjoyed watching you and hearing you talk thank you

[@MrWhizardsLizard]

I love the follow-up videos especially when it's a good load like you just got in this one.

[@MarcusAurelius1666]

Followups are always great, Mike! Thanx for the content!

[@mannymyles]

Rusty chains are better than a rusty trombone

[@mannymyles]

@weapsalot My comment is like a shingled roof,,, over your head,,,, js

[@indianaslim4971]

​@@mannymylesYeah, not everyone is fluent in dumba**

[@coreypatterson806]

My brothers and I played dumpster bingo watching your videos 😂

[@downtonviewer]

Oooo! That sounds fun. What were some of the categories? "Watch yer head" "Crappy coax" "Look at that", etc.

[@christophertaylor2464]

Tell us more about this bingo please thank you

[@hilltopgypsy]

Now that's more like it!

[@lindaalexander9271]

Love all of what you do Mike. Love following you to the scrapyard and wire stripping.

[@justrandoms3725]

hey mike ty saving the earth 1 dump at a time hugs

[@donlandenberg8126]

Fantastic time! Mike you make me happy and forget my problems if just for an hour. I thank God I found your channel. Thanks for taking us along.

[@dorienhollis1165]

When you got to the dumpster I called the ironing board a surfboard 😂😂😂😂

[@edwinheredia4305]

Mike, God bless you today, jackpot.