Dumpster Diving - Weighs More Than it Looks Like!

What a day dumpster diving! We braved the cold and the wind and the snow to get out there and find some treasure, and it was a spectacular success. Big piles of metal in some bins had the truck dragging by the end of the day, and we finished with a pretty impressive payout for a single run!
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[@partyon5374]

Love your new partner ~ I shall call him 'Mumbles'

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Partner? No. When they're driving in Thub's truck, that's not a partner, that's a sidekick!

[@ebikescrapper3925]

Sumbles

[@Wreck-Gar]

I've just bought some brackets like in the first dumpster today. Should have gone looking first...... 😄🤦‍♂️

[@dougparker4802]

Idk but when you have a buddy with you I would think about some team lifts on that weight but then again. Your a spring chicken compared to me though

[@mollynakamori]

Not to mention that you kept a ton of good stuff out of the landfill. Sweet find, and an abundance of dad jokes. Thanks for the video.

[@thubprint]

We had a good time out there this run! I think maybe the absurdity of being out in such unwelcoming weather can put you in a goofy mood 😁

[@roadiez1]

Total gold mine in the metal plate bin!

[@tommymadden9746]

You are the true scrapper. Your in there digging and you never know what the next dumpster will bring. Some rely on honey holes. Thub. And Mike the Scavenger rule!!!

[@goodtimeeric]

Scrapping in the snow is like a blindfolded frosty lucky dip. That insulation made me wince, I'd have passed on that.

[@adamdaley8090]

Awesome snow adventure Thub! Have yourself a good weekend.

[@mollynakamori]

I am sooo proud of you, Thubbie. I would have done exactly the same thing, and so glad you didn't disappoint!

[@splattermansion]

Stop! You've got help man

[@vroom431]

Thub You should consider buying storage auctions. There is a mess of scrap from palladium, gold, silver, and tons of copper. And you make all your money back by selling all the other content you collect.

[@BOOT]

That was a Good load! Got a big load of engine parts that I need to haul in But not before I put helper springs on my truck LOL

[@maxsaslt]

Woah the amount of steel in that bin is amazing. I am so happy you found that one, my eyes had ✨ while watching you pick it all up.

[@roadiez1]

Dude if you like it…. EAT IT! Doesn’t matter what others think or say. But you’re saving the $$$ Glad to see your vids. Keep up the great work!

[@largeogres2415]

Any day junking am making a couple hundred is a good day

[@evandrohoffmann6304]

Por favor senhor Jesus você peça a Deus alterar o organismo de coitados catadores translinar nos terminais e sobrevivizados nós desejos esquenta o organismo deles dois dias não é Jesus

[@lisevivier1878]

You guys are so brave. Eastern Winters.

[@swifty2844]

I don't understand why they don't allow this in every country, if someone wants to take the time to take metal from a bin then why the hell not. Imagine how much these people save from being wasted in landfill. Good on you mate.

[@thebadgeofshame3994]

As always much love for you and your adventures but tossing those galvanized bolts made me cringe. Thats a few grand going back to be remelted for a few bucks. Oh well on to the next. Keep the videos coming drake!!! Happy holidays!!

[@thubprint]

I was thinking that too! 😂 so much weight though. It was actually the death of my brakes, I blew a pad clean off and had a pretty big job fixing everything after I noticed, it was enough to deal with already lol

[@DeeElleUU]

It’s just mind bending that all if that would have gone to the dump. The waste!!! Good on ya for rescuing it. 👏

[@MrRattymiller]

Give ur man a mic. He seems to have alot to say lol

[@bestest7239]

I'd eat all the chocolate cookies at once

[@Warpcaller]

Great video as always keep it up!

[@larrybartlett7419]

You can fit 1 ton in a 1/2 ton. F150. Good job Be safe

[@vincedibona4687]

Truck ratings like that are the motor companies covering their butts. I have easily hauled 1500 pounds in my little 98 4Runner with a max weight listed at 800 pounds. Barely had any dip in the suspension.

[@larrybartlett7419]

@@vincedibona4687 l know you can. I was just making it funny. Keep having fun. Be safe

[@joemcintyre2090]

That insulation dig was a horror show! I had to skip over cause I was breathing it too!

[@thubprint]

I did not like it

[@benhumphregys3087]

Peace and love stay human

[@woodguy76]

Seeing the snow sucks. Won't be long until it's here too

[@stevesrt8]

Wow. workout haul! cheers

[@cocopufer5667]

Man that snow sure like to obscure your treasure hunting!! Sick to it aveness is a good virtue.

[@shellyouellette1724]

awesome...!!!

[@stephensmith3708]

Possibly comment #45, Triple "C". At first I thought you might not find much but daaaang-on, them weird weights, EXTREME WEIGHT! Guess what, came across another Crazy Canadian Couple. KZbin call sign, Scrap Girl. Oh yah, can't forget Brother Blood down there in Georgia, B.A.C.S. Seems to be a cool cat. Watch their vids if you have the time!!!!!¡

[@백기문-i9v]

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[@ryurc3033]

Sometimes its hard to just scrap something like that hardware. If you had to buy those bolts back, younwould never be able to afford them. Crazy stuff man

[@jamesblack1011]

New sub cool upload. Hope you wore a mask though see some shady looking dusty stuff in those dumpster's, never know what you're sucking in.👍🏻

[@danielwggudan2]

Dunno if you’ve ever tried but you could do a killer Johnny Depp as Hunter S Thompson impression. Occasionally when you talk I literally hear it lol

[@williammeeks1283]

Awesome load of scrap and video! Keep up the good work

[@joshp6061]

What was prepared paying per ton?

[@thubprint]

Not sure per ton, I was getting $0.10 CAD/lb

[@MirrimBlackfox]

Could you set up a fund we can donate to to buy you PPE? Because watching this is making *my* lungs hurt, and *my* eyes itch and water!

[@HansumGent]

These videos sure are therapeutic. I wish I lived near you but unfortunately I'm in Illinois. You sure find some nice scrap! Wish it was easier to find it around here!

[@ABrokenSociety]

Can't believe you didn't take the tvs! The gold can really build up!

[@E-hab]

I felt suffocated with all that snow

[@wafamughrabi8723]

What a load! Maybe you should keep a broom in the back of your truck to quickly sweep it clean after everytime you unload at the scrap yard

[@lavitikis100]

I like to see that it's not..... nope yeah it's filled with fiberglass insulation aswell 😅

[@grahambeech5576]

Don't you ever have decent weather? all we ever see off you is bloody snow!!!!!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Itchey and cold 🥶 🤧 20.00 still Nice Hauling heavy Steel!!!; )

[@sirstacksalot991]

If you put rubbing alcohol on a rag and rub it with the way the grain of your hair goes it really helps getting out insulation from your skin. Just watch out for the face. If you do on your face take a deep breath first. Hope this to helps you out.

[@livvyweimar7362]

Damn that was a lot of prep! I think that's close to the heaviest haul I have seen from you...if not the heaviest.

[@MR2Di4]

Looks like you went back to that same communications company as before; I told you they would a good place to scrap! :) Those plates with handles were part of a Latchways fall-arrest system and all tower hardware and brackets are usually either heavy-duty galvanized or stainless. Very good haul for you, keep warm!

[@LongdistanceRider22]

Taking a whole new perspective on the neighborhood…

[@Stojce_]

i wouldn't really be pushing around all that isolation, it's not good to breathe

[@TheRealPSKilla502]

Digging through all that fiberglass insulation was cringe

[@murlbailer3755]

I know you thought we will be the only ones out. Snow day right? 🎅🏼

[@KillerKolt44]

I just want to know what you got for half a five gallon bucket of stainless

[@1nahuat]

come up with a mega magnet and a truck hoist to make it easier on your time and your back

[@vincedibona4687]

Jeez! Nice haul!!!

[@thubprint]

I was p stoked 😊

[@justice7307]

scraped all the bolts?? not a good thing lots of money gone

[@roadhog1987]

Mike the scavenger he also says that about the wall studs

[@chadfortman8098]

You helping a friend out ? ore he helping you?

[@Vandal-Vlogs]

I got it 😁✌

[@thubprint]

😁🤙 there he is!

[@wrenchboostboi8994]

Honestly thought that would be more $

[@eugene251]

Nice video as always but l have one question for you my brother.Why didn't you empty the metal and you left it as it was ? The scrap yard would not take it?or it was not worth it?(sorry if you told it and l did not pay attention)

[@thubprint]

Please excuse me if I misunderstood, do you mean why did I not separate the pieces of wire and stainless steel boxes from those pieces and instead just threw the whole thing in the shred pile? It’s a mix of laziness and poor returns on the time spent. I’ve found wire is very time consuming and doesn’t pay that much. The stainless boxes I should have removed and sold separately but my space at home is already full of other things to deal with.

[@Derbyhobbiescrapper]

Nice load of steel to weigh in and recycle mate

[@Jack_of_1_Trade]

Who’s the helper?

[@thubprint]

That’s my friend Jordan! He’s had a bit of time lately so I invited him to come treasure hunting. I think I’ll keep bringing him on if he’s into it, it’s been nice having company

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Wow Thub, your truck sure earned its keep this week! I'm rather glad we don't have snow to contend with here in Australia! You can also keep the insulation! 😜

[@DUNCECAPCHILLITO]

sadly you could have sold the fasteners on Facebook and made x3-4 more then what you got for scrap.

[@thubprint]

I was thinking about that, no doubt purchasing bolts like those is expensive

[@RobbieBeswick]

That one bin had over $50 in scrap 😧

[@gdmusic7990]

How do u find these type of places

[@prospectorpete]

It must be hard dumpster diving in snow . That's something I don't have to worry about here in australia. Why didn't you take all the steel rims ?

[@thubprint]

I think I’d still take the snow over the heat you all go through! I’ve seen the melted bumpers and bins, that’s a tough go you have out there. If you mean the giant bin full of rims, that was their scrap recycling bin. I actually went in and asked if I could buy any aluminium ones they had but the boss keeps them inside and brings them in himself

[@prospectorpete]

@@thubprint oh ok

[@lorrainemcdonald7332]

Nice that you have a friend.

[@curtispederson9390]

You should carry masks😊

[@fullmentalpyscho]

He's got an apprentice!!!

[@liamadolphson5865]

Love it when you post thub

[@KilosFlo]

Hey my first time doing this I got 33 bucks for 420 lbs of steel I live in Michigan did I get ripped off or is steel not valuable?

[@joesmith-es1zy]

Regular steel, which is magnetic, usually pays the lowest at scrap yards. Non-magnetic stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminum usually pay better.

[@KilosFlo]

​@@joesmith-es1zy thanks Joe Smith 😁 my scrap prices around here are 11 c a pound shred steel

[@DustlessMirror]

I got a bag of ketchup chips

[@murlbailer3755]

Looks like a scrap man’s dream.🐎🌻✌️

[@thubprint]

Was pretty blown away by the total lol

[@unchained20000000]

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

Hey thub just wanted to say it never hurts to ask but some “metal only” dumpsters are just for recycle not for a kickback and some places will allow you to take stuff. Just from personal experience I’ve come across both. And know the brands usually.

[@arson8582]

mesothelioma !?!

[@dr.a006]

All… my… friends…have a low rider🎵 Nice heavy load! Ahhh, scrapping in the snow. Good times, especially slipping sideways on whatever is under the snow in the dumpster!😅

[@bigcountryscrapper6885]

Great video

[@MrD4K0T4]

Love the channel. You sound like marc summers! Love how friendly and happy you are. Love the content.🥰💚

[@jasoncerrino8560]

Getting a bit sick of the adverts. Long time fan, sad at all the Interruptions

[@thubprint]

Yeah, that’s the holiday season on the internet. I have some control over where potential adspaces land but nobody gets shown an ad on every one of them. The holidays tend to have a lot more companies bidding for adspace though so they get populated more heavily than other times of the year. I totally agree its frustrating to be watching something and have it constantly broken up by ads, but please keep in mind those ads are the only way we get paid and without them the content creators wouldn’t be here. There’s always KZbin premium! It’s surprisingly affordable and with it the creators still get paid and you get an advertisement free experience 👍

[@jasoncerrino8560]

@@thubprint I couldn't be happier that you replied, thank you. I really love how you appear to approach life, a fine example besides this comment, being your chat to that ginger cat in the truck this week. Ads have calmed into the new year.

[@Carpenter_King86]

@Thubprint , Man I'm really thinking about starting my own channel. I've got a gold mine of construction waste down here in Oregon. Copper, Romex, Brass, Stainless, Cast... You name it, it hits the dumpster. And I have seen enough as a carpenter. I just can't take it anymore. If you see this, could you please get ahold of me somehow. I'm gonna try F.B. But I could sure use some pointers on getting set up. Thanks. Do the Thing.

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

Godd bless you for scrapping in snow like that. I know your probably used to more but I’m in Nashville we only see measurable snow every few years lol

[@justinmcivor2848]

Nice score

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

It’s funny you found all that. I found40 Pounds of brass today clean too big fittings

[@davidr4761]

It’s interesting to watch you dig around in the snow. Looks cold It’s 84 in February here on the Gulf of Mexico. I enjoy your content.

[@andyprigge4754]

I like how you have people helping you it is great God Bless You!

[@johngastineau653]

I believe that the garage company would have a problem with the weight of the dumpster having all the steel.

[@pushrodtv6623]

G'day great video, the snow definitely makes scraping more of a job 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Wow,! Good finds.especcially the weights.

[@robertbedard8239]

those plates were on a loader or heavy forklift to keep it balanced great score on those and all the other goodies.

[@leftwich2274]

Got any good ideas for a good magnet to check scraps? Great vid brother.

[@jeffswartek7356]

Dude, you passed up a dishwasher.

[@vincedibona4687]

Mostly plastic, light weight but takes up lots of room. I pass on them all the time. Only the all-“stainless” ones do I grab.

[@afineliner740]

What a great dumpster that last one was !!!, I'm glad you got all those bolts too. That snow does make it harder to spot the goodies, but unfortunately the baddies as well. 👍

[@FatherVinyard88]

Nice haul, now your buddy can get a pack of darts

[@itayedry1234]

What were those weights for?

[@thubprint]

I don’t know yet 😆 someone in the comments does I’m sure

[@conorharford5117]

Did you find any out of date weed?

[@thubprint]

Sadly not! A worker came out while we were digging and after speaking with them I learned this was just a label printing shop

[@jeffswartek7356]

Great video thub!! Nice stainless find.

[@benhumphregys3087]

What a score I would love to find a bin like that