Dumpster Diving "Never-Ending Love!"

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!

[@angiebaby67]

I found you about a month ago and I have watched almost ALL of your videos! Not sure how I found you but so glad I did! I had surgery and have been entertained by you and I'm hooked 😂❤

[@richavic4520]

Welcome to the family!

[@lorchid23]

I did the same thing when I found the channel… spent the next 2 month watching every single video. Really, Mike’s the hardest working guy on this platform… a good and decent man. He’s always upbeat and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Hope you heal quickly from your surgery ❤️‍🩹

[@letiseag.trevino1749]

Welcome Mike's gang! Everybody loves Mike. Watch how he loads Dottie, rearranges her again and again, and still load up more.

[@zerocool7772]

MTS is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@janiceconrad5917]

MTS is amazing ❤

[@markcloutier7087]

Made my first trip to the scrap yard yesterday. $122 worth of copper.

[@JESUSHernandez-ss3tw]

Money Make'N Tactics...Congratulations & Continued Success

[@kerylcooper2314]

Congratulations 👍🏼😁🇺🇸

[@stinkwolf86]

Congrats! 🐺

[@tommymadden9746]

Your hooked for life now.

[@theplumber9427]

@@tommymadden9746 you ain't kidding 👍🏻

[@thebulldogchefs203]

It always surprises me at what people just toss in the dumpster. Thanks for recycling all you that do.

[@johnhicks692]

Thanks for picking up some of those zip ties. That large aren't cheap and they come in handy.

[@Nikkistrict]

Can use duct tape and zipties to fix most life problems except ur feelings 😂

[@lindameeks5228]

Looks like the pieces from a boutique with all of those metal racks, baskets, tables. That was so much fun to watch

[@lisalee9182]

That’s what I thought someone shut down a booth or closed a store

[@chrisbland9539]

Thanks Mike!!! 💞✌

[@janreason1518]

What a crazy load. All that metal decor. 😁😁

[@SouthOfGate]

what a totally FUN and interesting mess of stuff! It brings me joy to hear your good old self gettin’ happier and happier!

[@kimberly1273]

Yay! Mike time! Thanks Mike!

[@calogero_t]

"Scrappy scrap!"😃

[@ronnaralston4317]

So much waste!! Shame on us, spoiled country. Great job Mike! Thanks for sharing.😊😊

[@letiseag.trevino1749]

Great load Mike! I was watching one of your old videos, you've come a long ways Mike. You'd use your hook stick a lot more, not much hooping , hollering, talking, and less jumping into trash bins. You've grown your recycling business! AND. We love it! Thanks for having us along. Although I do find myself holding my breath sometimes, literally! Lol! 🤗

[@Mountain_Bike_Archaeology]

Salutations, this very fine evening Mike (for Scotland anyway!) Looking forward to a weigh in episode, from your last expeditions buddy! Mike

[@Randeb86]

Watching from Maui, before 7 o’clock in the morning, yes I love watching Mikes videos, I will be vacationing after viewing this lol.❤

[@charlottemcmillan928]

I’ll be in Maui next week

[@williamsnyder1205]

Have fun, go to twin falls , go upcountry, get me a shirt at maui built!!! See ya!!

[@Randeb86]

@@charlottemcmillan928 it is so beautiful here, this was our 16 year old grandson’s birthday present, do as much as you can here!

[@Randeb86]

@@williamsnyder1205 we did that on day one lol, and been doing as much as we can in a week!

[@charlottemcmillan928]

This will be by 15th time lol. Needless to say we love MAUI. I’m sure you have but if you haven’t be sure and see the Banyon Tree in Lahaina. On Saturdays they have artisians selling their wares. And don’t forget to go to the blow hole. And of course the Road to Hana Be sure and see the blacks and beach on your way. Have a wonderful time. 😊

[@gazb87yorkshiresalt48]

"Alrighty SCAVENGERS!!"

[@goobershead]

Mike is the MAN! 💪

[@pokerchamp6556]

I will enjoy watching you you're full of energy and you seem to have a positive attitude all the time

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Mike always always a fun ride with you Watch Your head!!

[@marktimmons6149]

Good afternoon Mike From TN . Man when I see you post video I have to stop what I am doing and watch it very entertaining .

[@oldschoolace619]

Looked like a scraptastic kind of day! Mike be on that pipe again I see! 😉👏👍

[@Racer_x00]

That roller is used for pipeline heatshrink wraps, to roll them down while you're shrinking them. CANUSA or Covelance wraps is what we use

[@dennieacemosley4191]

Another score 👍🏻great episode Mike. Keep up the fantastic work

[@tanyav8775]

I've been binge watching your videos for at least 2 weeks! Now when I drive and see scrap I catch myself saying scrappity scrap ow! 😂

[@bulletsonofagun7413]

Consider yourself blessed Mike !

[@TNgrandee3]

You did it again, Mike - making Dottie as happy as we are to watch you!!!

[@edmann8084]

You said ROD!!!!Great finds!!!Thanks for the adventure Mikey!!!!!

[@valtees5201]

Wow super cool Mike your fine and define love what you do thank you!!!!🎉🎉😊😊

[@kathleenhilty6020]

Another entertaining video from my favorite scrapper. You rock Mike.

[@AverageCitizen333]

This episode was a banger! That homegoods dumpster had so much hidden steel scrap in it!

[@cyndicunanan400]

I think that open top with all the metal was an antique/home decor store that went out of business.

[@EricReynolds66]

Old school garage sale havin' Mike would have loved that open top. The entire contents of a shabby chic boutique.

[@shqa574]

That was an amazing scraphunt, Mike. The dumpster with the arts and crafts theme was the find of the day. I am hoping for a scrap run. 🎉🎉🎉

[@michelleevans8694]

That’s a proper ‘Sanford & Sons’ load! 🙌🏻😎

[@madlinerose5038]

Looked like a metal art business. So much good stuff that would be yard sale items!😊

[@antoinettefoster5598]

Good evening Mike from Ireland. That arty dumpster just kept giving & giving. I reckon those metal tables were used with under glass lighting for display. Those old metal signs would probably fetch a few bucks. People love them. You definitely had a fantastic dumpster diving night. 🥰

[@edwinheredia4305]

Hey Mike is always blessing that you never go with an empty truck home thanks God

[@martinconyard]

I just realised that I have a very similar Step Ladder to the one you liberated from the dumpster near the start of this video. I still have to use my Step Ladder because my real ladder isn't talking to me. 😉👍🏻😜

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Another great scrappin' day & night!

[@josephcormier5974]

This was an excellent dumpster diving video thank you for sharing this six stars

[@markgoodrum1067]

Enjoy all the videos keep them coming

[@pennygiese1972]

You bring so much energy to a potentially dull subject matter! Love it!

[@jasonmitchell4807]

Mike, you have got to start pulling your truck right up next to those long dumpsters before you even get out of the truck. Time is money and you"re wasting so much time by doing everything twice. You rock bro, keep up the good work!

[@shqa574]

Best suggestion! 👌 👍

[@JOMAR3]

Another epic haul. Can't wait for the next one Mike. Love the channel. Be safe out there!

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Fantastic finds

[@lilyrose3145]

I liked the metal signs .Fun.😋

[@Kirstenlmsw135]

Keep up the good work Mike!

[@franciscosandiego3026]

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

[@scottgriz]

Can we get more of you taking it to the yard to see that part of the process and see how much you get for a haul like this? Keep up the hard work. Fun to watch.

[@keithgriner330]

Bless you!!!!!for that SNEEZE. Another awesome evening with MTS. That Apple Tree Orchard is producing some awesome APPLE SCRAP, definitely being very FRUITFUL😎👊🏻🙏GOD BLESS

[@vivianbrett3782]

Thank you ❤

[@claytonstevens3613]

My almost 4 year old came up and was watching over my shoulder and said "Dad I love the man digging in the trash show"

[@trasieinkersole491]

Awesome load Mike. Hope the pooches are good. I lost my best girl, so suddenly. Devastate to say the least. Thanks for another great video. ❤️💙

[@CrystalSmith-qp2sj]

One big bin of props. Some nice things too. You sell the metal and your partner collects the things for a garage sale. Sounds like a plan Stan!!!!!

[@Reloaded419]

I see you finding all these hard drives so I gotta ask. How many magnets do you have? You have got to have a ton of them by this point.

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

My goodness, that open top was a one-stop shooping. Excellent!!!

[@Geardog361]

Great haul Mike I love to see ol Dottie loaded down like that, I would have taken that old antique looking desk if I lived near you! 👍

[@TheJuggalo1491]

Glad your doing newer Video`s. My ankle screwed up and your video`s help make the day go better.

[@dianewilliams1125]

Ironman Mike! Does it again!😊😊😊

[@domzkyjenjen9846]

Love

[@garypollentine194]

I know I've said it before mike but I am still amazed at the amount of stuff people throw away you wouldn't see it 40 50 years ago people made do and mend now its throw it get a new one

[@johngogan2108]

Hey Mike those old servers have huge copper heatsinks in them. You should open them up and take them out.!!! Love the videos keep up the great work.

[@crumb9cheese]

Great to see a video in the morning. This channel is my comfort channel now. Relaxing to watch

[@edwardestes8038]

Twenty years ago if someone told me about what KZbin videos were about i would have said.....sounds like a great idea.I know it was started in March of 05.But if someone told me that there was a channel with a guy that went dumpster diving for scrap metals.....i would have said.....your nuts.......But here i am. Great video Mike as usual.I would like to see the magnet fishing though.!!

[@loisjoss3994]

Mike! You Ok? Just taking some well deserved R&R we hope. ❤ Thoroughly enjoy your videos. And your puppies! Sending love and prayers 😘🙏🏻

[@Champagne1]

You are THE BEST !!! I LIVE FOR YOUR VIDEOS Mike. You sure got a lot of sticks and stuff. It sure was nice of those guys to bend them for you. Take Care until the next one. Love ya. 💖💖💖🇨🇦

[@debbie4220]

You are one of the hardest working men I have ever seen! Scraping is no joke but profitable along with saving the planet! Stay safe out there! BTW: are you still a waiter? Kudos mate!

[@jvjdrn]

He’s not a waiter any more.

[@debbie4220]

@@jvjdrn Obviously!!

[@herbertjanzen3707]

Super work. Hope you and the Mrs. are doing real good! Fantastic work ethic. Thanks Mike.🇨🇦

[@janiceconrad5917]

Thanks for saving the earth one dumpster at a time...super man (Mike)!

[@matthewdove3520]

Not a bad night some nice scrap filled dotty up 👍

[@leattaslone1800]

Good job Mike! Those items were interesting!

[@donnapadgett6583]

Wow amazing finds. Enjoyed your video. God bless you and be safe 😊

[@chrisjeffers849]

Bless you Mike we love you

[@marcjohnson3322]

Wow the dumpster full of garden furniture and such would be an upcyclers dream

[@albertmeier2425]

Awesome as always Mr. Mike! A new video is an event as I get to watch it with my 78 year-old mother. She thinks you're amazing! Does your yard buy HMS or just shred iron? Have you ever separated out your heavy steel pieces? Is it worth it?

[@onemansvideos2134]

didnt park close enough to the truck....love it

[@jeffsr.8126]

What a beautiful run for Goody's!!!.... God Bless you....

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Mike the scavenger always gets a thumbs up from me 👍

[@susannewilliams5809]

God Bless you and keep up your Work EVERYDAY

[@larryd4352]

That's a lot of good scrap!!!

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

“Solid Rod” 😂…. Ah the “phallic” insinuation 😊

[@mattreynolds2786]

I just found mikes KZbin channel a couple weeks ago and now i can't stop watching

[@melvincapps5975]

That solid Rod it's what they call Cold roll

[@jvjdrn]

23:13 what an awesome haul! Way to rock it Mike!

[@rosemarywise5952]

Nice night of picking!!!

[@martinconyard]

Hey Mike, good to see you out and about (unless this was a pre-surgery, pre-recorded segment 😉) and I hope the surgery went perfectly - if not fully, sue dem bishes - and I hope this IS you post surgery and feeling all healed brother. Keep doing what you do, Mike. Keep using the sound effects and the different accents, they are fantastic, especially the British posh and the British Cockney, a bit less posh 😂 One love bro 🥰

[@cherylhuot4436]

Wow! What a work out that open top was! Well done!

[@chriscampbell8149]

It was another great one. Thanks again for taking along. 🤙🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲🤙🇺🇲🤙

[@fred7854]

Hey Mike, I want to say I'm "God Bless you @ 8:30 in your video. Love your channel and videos. Take care and be safe.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Love that Pile of Crazyness - wow - Good Dumpster ! Lets Dive into the Drippings - Yah ! Another Full Load and Mike is very Happy - Yes - love those Apples - ha ! Nice Long Zip Ties as Well - You will Find a Way of Using them ! Success again ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@russellcrawford4809]

Heck yeah

[@Kreacher1974]

Had a great day scrapping today. 2 ceiling fans, knows from a dresser, window unit and a microwave that weighs about 60lbs.

[@debbielance3892]

Wow awesome haul. Have a great night. 🙂👍🙂💕

[@TheZombiewaffles]

my favorite clearance section "FREE .99"

[@cindymichaud7111]

My brother showed me your channel and now, I too, am a subscriber and faithful viewer. Mike, you work so hard, your strength wows me and your energy seems never ending! God bless you and your family 💖 🙏👑✝

[@bettyferguson2815]

You'd also like "Nacho Stuff" -- I've watched Mike for a long time and have now added Nacho to my binge watching.

[@kenmock308]

"That would be cool for a band name, SOLID ROD" lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@josephattardo7888]

Love it Mike. Best time of my evening is watching Mike. I wish I could do what you do but I have a heart problem that keeps me from doing it so keep up the good work and God bless.

[@zednott]

i played a joke on a friend of mine with one of those huge zip ties. got under his truck and zipped it around his drive shaft. so as he started driving down the road it started making a clicking sound that got louder and faster as he drove.

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike!!! Dude-a-saurus-rex!!! Filled dottie on up!!! I appreciate you!!! Thanks for taking us along!!! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work! Stay weird!!!!

[@robertschwartzman195]

Hi Mike nice find with the 4G with cellular Amp and antennas. Have a good one.

[@marksmithson1414]

Nice little haul there Mike got old dotty filled up again. Awesome!!!!

[@patdriver5696]

Your recovery efforts are amazing.