Dumpster Diving "For People Who Don't Want To Lick Stuff"

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!

[@kimchadwick7370]

My husband works for WM driving a front loader, he says it’s crazy with the stuff people throw out. Need more people like you Mike , keeping the landfills from being filled with unnecessary waste. “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”

[@ladonnafuoco2684]

Yeah is a outta sight,outta mind mentality! And

[@stanthecomputerman]

Mike's videos are killer good! The commentary while digging in the trash is like a comedy show. And I think I am learning a thing or two about metals. GREAT JOB MIKE!

[@Sweetyhide]

And his editing is on point! 📽🎬

[@Jibbie49]

Mike is also willing to learn from his viewers and open to their advice.

[@bridgethaig8923]

Those crates would be cool to grow plants in, already made.

[@wijibo6772]

If the fan in your truck isn't blowing as hard as it used to, make sure it doesn't have a cabin air filter. If it does, it might just need changed.

[@user-hj4ym3fs7t]

Great channel. I just retired a few months ago and came across your channel. I had way to much time on my hands and started doing a little scraping myself partime because of you. I just wanted to say thanks Mike for the knowledge you taught me in starting out. Its also has help out financially for my wife & i Thanks again Mike, keep up the great work & hard work. I thinks you helping a lot of people in many way, remember also keep it real so the little guys can always relate to you. From the old man & newly young scrapper.

[@joannefazenbaker1448]

Dottie did a fine job keeping that fan from getting away.😂

[@Oldgrumpyvet67]

Thank you from keeping this stuff out of the landfill, plus your sense of humor always has me belly laughing

[@bridgetmarden7224]

Amen, I agree 😂❤😂❤ Mike is awesomesauce

[@jvjdrn]

Let’s get @mikethscavenver to 538 likes by august!

[@BFVgnr]

The blue box at 16:18 is from an online knife store called Blade HQ. I recognized it from past purchases. Apparently their packing peanuts are organic, because I've seen some knife review channels where their pets will take them out of the boxes during reviews.

[@gerardocabrera3787]

You get home and break it down...work at home and big up your stass...and stay out of the Texas heat ...104 degree but feels like 110...everything in Texas in bigger...great speading time with you in the urbian jungle...peace.

[@franktuckwell196]

I love it when you can get the truck next to where ever you are and just chuck it straight in.

[@nilakc5802]

When I see Mike dig thru a dumpster, I understand the meaning of rip-snort!

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike !!!! Thanks for taking us along!!! I appreciate you!!! Maybe it's me i don't mind the wind !!!! I just like the time spent with you here!!!!! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work !!!!

[@thomasdunstan7489]

That had me rolling anyway worked for that box just for it to break open from the bottom

[@Mr4306sl]

My wife and I watch all your videos. I like your personality. I'm sure it adds time but need more sound effects! The beat box ending is fantastic. Keep up the good fight.

[@neidavazquez2031]

Blesses for you and family Mike

[@aaronvanauken9706]

Thanks Mike always appreciate it!

[@rtzedaker8213]

A true scrapper leaves no metal behind.

[@bengone3349]

I caught that little "you wish" gesture....laughing! When I saw you focus on the big box with all the stuff in it, I just knew what was to happen. I had to laugh.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Another very Successful Dumpster Diving - all the Puter Stuff - ha ! Great Evening with Mike and many Cheers from Australia!!!!

[@jerryglass6513]

Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@fredswanson156]

Mike honestly how many times have people walked up and wonder who you talking to? 😅 Great video as always.

[@nilakc5802]

I often wonder what the crew thinks when they come in to work and their entire dumpster is cleaned out!

[@dianewilliams1125]

Mike has struck! 😮😮😮

[@edmann8084]

Thanks for the adventure Mikey!!!

[@gottabeshari13]

We ALL want to be your friend mikethescavenger

[@williamsnyder1205]

Big Mike, thanks for sharing your day on the road, stay cool 😎, we'll see ya next time!!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Your enthusiasm for wire is heartwarming. Thanks Mike!!

[@annettebeavers7866]

I am glad to see you change up your videos 😊 Most of the time you start street scraping.❤❤❤❤ Keep cool down there.😂

[@larryd4352]

As usual...MTS entertaining us with scrap!!!

[@rachelrodgers9171]

6:55 😋🤣They oughta call that fluid ''liquid lick-it'' because you use it to to seal envelopes or apply old school stamps and address labels on envelopes.

[@Morpheus187]

Mike is saving the landfills one piece at a time

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲

[@karenhaviland5791]

From watching all those dumpsters with good wood to repurpose! There needs to be some wood scavenging 😊

[@dixiepittenger3960]

Good Afternoon to Mikethescavenger luv your chipper voice

[@petehillberry5564]

It's great when certain dumpsters become your friends. Can hear how you treat certain dumpsters

[@Sally-wt7tt]

Hola Mike I enjoyed your video as always, very entertaining. Just want to say you’re awesome. Have a wonderful evening love and God bless.♥️💕❤️🙏🙏🙏👍✌️😇

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Found some goodies again! Later, Mike! Take care everyone! 💜💙💜

[@suzrtimm5930]

Thank you for taking us for a scrap ride today 😊

[@donnaspahr5585]

You always make my day sooooo much better!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@lorireed8291]

“Whippin’ some bourgeois”--I love it!

[@rossbrumby1957]

I turned a 65" led tv into a worklight for my shed- just removed the broken screen leaving the white diffuser sheets in. Made a tall pedestal on casters for it, great for working on the car- wide enough you don't throw a shadow in the engine bay.

[@kimberly1273]

Yay! ❤ Mike in da house today! 🎉🎉🎉

[@iancvisuals707]

Hi MTS, That black desk you scrapped looked like a manually height adjustable desk from IKEA. Where I live, those things still sell for ~$75-$100 used online. Even the base/legs are worth a bit since you can put different size tops on them.

[@rachelrodgers9171]

11:20 that fan gently rolled right to your vehicle. 🙃😉

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Hi Mike. Way to go. Please take care and stay safe. Drink lots zoo beverage to stay hydrated my friend 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

[@johnmccanntruth]

Looks like a pretty good haul.

[@matthewc6858]

O.M.G! The perfect box of scraps, just dumped it's load after the careful cleaning,,,, I feel your pain! That sux! Go get Em Mike! Thanks for all you do to not send that stuff to the landfill!

[@edwinheredia4305]

My brother Mike always it the jackpot Thank You For Your Entertainment light

[@user-xf4nx8xn1g]

Another great dive! Stay cool! Can’t wait for the next one!!😊

[@donnapadgett6583]

Really enjoyed your video 😎. You make me laugh 😃. Great haul 😀. God bless you and be safe 😎

[@y.lelivelt2619]

I like it when you have to work for it Mike. That means there is a lot stuf to grab.

[@liri2758]

the way I called the box failing on you because it's been happening so much T_T and you worked so hard to organize it lmao

[@robertschwartzman195]

Mike nice way to start of the day with some lights. Have a good weekend and stay hydrated.

[@Albert87nl]

1st hi from holland all folks , wish you all and mike a great sunday !!

[@lorand-edmondiszlai9416]

Shoutout from Romania, EU ... and congrats, you are the first scraper/reseller who passed 500k subscribers... the real deal! ... here from like 20-30k subs :D enjoy every video.

[@leattaslone1800]

Great job Mike! That’s a good load-plenty of money lying there!

[@edwardparnell6134]

Mike I've been watching your videos for the last couple of months and your videos for the last four years. I can say that you have amazed me for the things you kept out of the landfeild and made yourself some money along the way. Thank you for sharing your work and time along the last four years.

[@auntdawn2311]

OMG Mike you and Dottie stay hydrated. Another awesome video from Mike the scavenger.

[@jenkinswn]

Mike is definitely in tip top shape. Makes jumping in and out of dumpsters look like fun. He gets rewarded every time for doing it.

[@catryanintx]

Awesome haul!

[@scrapbongo786]

Great finds and fun /cheers Scrapbongo

[@kerylcooper2314]

Thank you Mike ❤️🧓🏻🌵🍀🍀🍀🍀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🛐🇺🇸☮️👀

[@bwetdude]

WOW!!! You surely went "Full Ragin' Racoon" on those bags!!! WIRES!!!!!!!

[@patrickscanlon1631]

O yes Mike you did it again dropping a video at the right time wet Sunday needed a Mike fix

[@tatchley3049]

Noice! Rainy Sunday and Mikey!

[@michelebrown7951]

Hi Mike, nice haul ❤

[@tonymcfaul9441]

ALWAYS good to watch and hear you, give people a lift to see you look on the good side of life ,keep it going lol

[@waterislife.9204]

Fun times in the heat.

[@toadskwirm8824]

First time I seen a scrap sorting solo ? ROCKET SCRAPPING YO !

[@petefrenzel7296]

Definitely Mike's Biggest Fan! LOL

[@vivianbrett3782]

Thank you ❤

[@adelaidesocki]

You know I stop what I’m doing right away when the Scavenger comes on!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Mike the scavenger is awesome 😎

[@tammyreeves168]

WOW. That’s a full load of everything. Stay safe and God Bless

[@davidbingham7404]

Great find's Mike, Hang tough. Enjoy your video's all the time.David, North Ogden,Utah.🤠🤠🤠🐕🐕♥♥♥.

[@amethystwinter8231]

You could use that metal office implement sorter for tools in your shop 🙂 I always love your videos. I hope you and your wife and beasties are well. Thanks again for the river video. Stay safe.

[@scottm344]

It takes a lot it seems to fill that long bed up. Congrats Mike on being able to find and save all that metal from the landfill

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Sometimes you're like a scraping detective. Unfortunately the box collapses in front of you. but another nice loot.

[@justinhulsey1423]

Happy Sunday brother

[@lilyrose3145]

Nice haul today .Always fun.💯👍😜

[@christinelowery3524]

Another great load Mike.😊

[@barryl3090]

HI Mike great video Dotty filled up very fast . and try use the totes next time they are a lot stronger then cardboard boxes . stay safe from the heat down your way..

[@dmna7609]

Haha, loved seeing that old cadillac USR 56k modem, brings back a lot of memories.

[@pbs4535]

Hey Mikey when you find busted flat screen tvs save the power tv cords for lost replacements for use for tvs.

[@biancamalan7499]

Awesomeness Mike, lots of love from a cold South Africa❤

[@lia-liz2012]

Noice! I especially love that huge fan😊 Be safe with that tight rope dumpster edge walking puncha 😮❤

[@michaelmount76]

Thanks for another great video bud

[@ariesmariano4592]

Napaka husay ng iyong video kaibigan Masaya akong pinapanood ko Ang iyong mga video kaibigan

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

The black metal arms things that were folded are sold for either a cheap microphone stand or a lazy arm/ gooseneck that could have a phone or iPad on them.

[@mildredhensley4175]

Fine job, and nice junk or stuff, love you humor keep it up alway fun to watch

[@janreason1518]

That was an interesting load. I'm constantly amazed at the stuff you find.

[@peterforan5982]

We need more recyclers/scrappers like Mike🦸🏼‍♂️

[@debihalsey2247]

Always a fun video! Thanks Mike!😊

[@acataneo465]

Great dive Mike, their trash your treasure. Way to go Mike...❤

[@djhi-flo]

Thanks for the laughs.

[@ronbrandich4196]

Nice haul today Mike! Please do a RUN on that stuff for $$$.

[@thomasvail9914]

Magnet Mike at it again

[@charlesrausch3945]

Love your videos, and I like scrapping. I’m not able to do it on the same scale as you do, so I like going along with you. Thanks and keep ‘em coming.

[@shawnstatzer95]

Using a mic adapter, you can easily attach an external microphone, covered by a wind protector, to your GoPro. I did, and it enabled qualitt sound even during windy days.

[@kthemi10]

Hi Mike from North Somerset UK 🇬🇧, How often do you get caught in the dumpster? And do any of them say "yeh go ahead. We've not seen you" ?

[@leeales63]

Great to see another great scrapping video, Mickey.

[@barbaranorrick4164]

Nice diving Mike

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

Thanks Mike! Another great video. Peace! ✌🏾