Dumpster Diving "Case After Case After CASE IN HERE!"

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  • čas přidán 20. 01. 2023
  • 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!
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  • @skelebore5165
    @skelebore5165 Před rokem +469

    I'm a security guard at a mall and I always look the other way when I see dumpster divers when I'm the only guard on site. If the businesses throw it away they shouldn't keep people from taking it.

    • @anabelacristina8423
      @anabelacristina8423 Před rokem +20

      If it is on garbage, trowed away, it is garbage, anyone should pick it!! Its no longer property … what a mentality!! Donate is better than put it on garbage it is very selfish atitude and mentality…

    • @theomattis9265
      @theomattis9265 Před rokem +16

      Were I'm from you are free to do this if you don't make a mess

    • @sheliakellett9821
      @sheliakellett9821 Před rokem +15

      Hats off to you!! ❤

    • @terryw.4622
      @terryw.4622 Před rokem +21

      Yep,like the old saying, one man's junk is another man's treasure.

    • @alderaan20
      @alderaan20 Před rokem +17

      Thank you. A lot of stuff thrown away should be recycled if not caught by a dumpster diver. I hate that people just toss everything into the garbage. And it's great that people can make money by diverting the stuff from a landfill. 😊

  • @maryellenrush8595
    @maryellenrush8595 Před 7 měsíci +13

    The lids are not only cherished by canners but crafters use them to make various ornaments. But the best part of you finding them is you kept them out of landfill. Like all the rest of your found treasures. Many Thanks.

  • @robertevans8024
    @robertevans8024 Před 4 měsíci +10

    You're doing a great service by keeping so much stuff out of the landfill !

  • @endfedinctaxonindividuals7486
    @endfedinctaxonindividuals7486 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I turn scrap metal into precious metals, Gold and Silver! I have dove into dumpsters.....not like Mike does!! WOW man!! You are a legend!!

  • @defortes7319
    @defortes7319 Před rokem +313

    Man this dude works hard all night with a great attitude. Much respect to you Mike

    • @user-dh4ht1qn1m
      @user-dh4ht1qn1m Před rokem +1

      Амт мопр моти ити мо олот тлот ь
      Итиопоо.иьит итиьтио ол тьт ильл
      Арпрп ср ммрммрси

    • @ernest1576
      @ernest1576 Před rokem

      Don't think it's called work it's just being a loser

    • @tacoslam143
      @tacoslam143 Před rokem

      @@user-bp6wo5ie8t me and you got the same idea this dude must know scarface

    • @greenspiraldragon
      @greenspiraldragon Před rokem +2

      I tried to sell a water heater at the scrap place and they wouldn't take it they said it had too much insulation.

    • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
      @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Před rokem +3

      just think of the environmental service he is doing by recycling this metal!

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 Před rokem +123

    MAN, THOSE CANNING LIDS ARE GOLD TO US CANNERS.

    • @donaldcadwell3911
      @donaldcadwell3911 Před rokem +11

      Don't think those are lids for standard Ball/Kerr type canning jars.
      Looked like for the medium sized pickle jars.
      Maybe Mike could take a few minutes to check if they fit Ball type jars or not.

    • @desperatelyseekingrealnews
      @desperatelyseekingrealnews Před rokem +3

      No wonder pickles n stuff are so costly in the socalled US of A .

    • @ernest1576
      @ernest1576 Před rokem +2

      I know I love to get everyone else's junk to add to my junk

    • @miriamknepp9056
      @miriamknepp9056 Před rokem +3

      Could use some of those lids. . 😀

    • @gigmaresh8772
      @gigmaresh8772 Před rokem +1

      For sale by the dozen ???

  • @angieyoke1659
    @angieyoke1659 Před rokem +62

    As a canner, I would be in tears to find so many lids

    • @rosie9714
      @rosie9714 Před rokem +3

      Not too long ago we couldn’t find lids! Now i pick some up anytime i see them.

    • @chipper3132
      @chipper3132 Před rokem +6

      ​@@rosie9714makes me wonder why they were thrown out.

    • @rosie9714
      @rosie9714 Před rokem +4

      I would check where they were manufactured. I try to stay away from places that like to add lead.

    • @csjackson76
      @csjackson76 Před rokem +1

      As a crafter I would have struck gold finding those lids.

    • @elleshanndriacnossosmidnight
      @elleshanndriacnossosmidnight Před rokem +2

      All those lids makes me sad canning lids are expensive

  • @bonbon5980
    @bonbon5980 Před rokem +7

    Back in the 60s when I was a little girl(loving, the grandma life these days! ) there where still honest to goodness dumps - stuff wasn’t buried on a regular basis ever. My Mom and dDad would go to the dump and dig around. There was a lot of nasty stuff but there was also some true treasures. Furniture, tools, antiques, all kinds of good useful/sellable stuff. Lots and lots of scrap metal. Fun times!!

  • @partyon5374
    @partyon5374 Před rokem +267

    'This' is my favorite scrapper channel!! Mike doesn't have a shy bone in his body when he approaches the dumpsters, and he jumps right in and rummages around inside looking for treasures like the Tazmanian Devil.

    • @codiwonkanobi9788
      @codiwonkanobi9788 Před rokem +8

      That's the best way to do it. Sometimes people will hide stuff for some reason. This is the best time of year to go. Businesses are cleaning out old inventory and they often throw it away as a tax write off.

    • @kaynetaylor1669
      @kaynetaylor1669 Před rokem +5

      Mike's my favourite to ... my second favourite is polyprophet 😁

    • @judyp9985
      @judyp9985 Před rokem +2

      Another booming fun time. Haha 🎉

    • @paulanelson1884
      @paulanelson1884 Před rokem +2

      My favorite scrapper too! Keeps his videos lively with all his antics and shenanigans 😂😂

    • @user-dh4ht1qn1m
      @user-dh4ht1qn1m Před rokem +1

      А'по мо илрор рьиьтьт ололо!!!лрл
      Попоми мо иорлроро,рло рл тлол
      А а арс срсрсим ммрми олио иьтл
      С апспсм ср сим итмтииь олтьт.
      Спспсис сп момимии

  • @patrickschoenpflug
    @patrickschoenpflug Před rokem +17

    That beeping was to hilarious beep beep beep Boom 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Mike you certainly are one of a kind don’t ever change my friend 😄😄😁😊👍🏻👍🏻

  • @karenabrams8986
    @karenabrams8986 Před rokem +64

    Your dumpster diving agility is amazing. All those lids in the trash is angering. Love seeing you salvage them! 👍👍👍

    • @Eddi3xBac0n
      @Eddi3xBac0n Před rokem

      sell them to someone who likes to can and make stuff in mason jars. sell by the poi d

  • @sheliakellett9821
    @sheliakellett9821 Před rokem +2

    You were blessed richly on this night! Don't forget to thank God❤

  • @kori_snw
    @kori_snw Před rokem +23

    The beeping and then the explosion... scared my cats with my laughing! 😂😂

  • @jvjdrn
    @jvjdrn Před rokem +6

    0:15 Thanks Mike and congratulations on 573k subs. One million is just around the corner. Mike.

  • @nonamenonamenoname8663
    @nonamenonamenoname8663 Před rokem +11

    The StarWars scene when Luke and Hahn are stuck in the garbage compactor always comes to mind when Mike's really getting after it. And as any real scrap man knows getting after it is the only way to be successful in this line of work. As my big homie Gates says, "big steps, move in silence." Keep getting it Mike, JunkinJakeJones

  • @americanazheck
    @americanazheck Před rokem +7

    Years ago we used to trash pick. The amount of valuable stuff we found was amazing

  • @sorronmies
    @sorronmies Před rokem +116

    Mike, the most cultured scrapper. Speaking in tongues and such 😁

  • @judithl-akathesausageinspe9388

    It is early evening in the UK, it is great to see another dive from the greatest "Mike the Scavenger" 😍😍😍😍

    • @billynomates920
      @billynomates920 Před 11 měsíci

      Can we scrap electronics for cash here or have we. Got to give it to the council for free.? I haven't got enough to take to the scrappy to find out but I could get enough if I could sell it!😉

  • @ELPowderTv
    @ELPowderTv Před rokem +15

    Love this! Some peoples trash is others peoples treasures 🙏🏻🔥♥️ love how he appreciates everything...

  • @franktuckwell196
    @franktuckwell196 Před rokem +2

    So much Stuuuuufffff, your enthusiasm is boundless. You go for the little stuff and after that anything large is a bonus. Thanks for preventing all that needless landfill

  • @lorchid23
    @lorchid23 Před rokem +23

    Wow, productive night, Mike!! And the neutron bomb footage was hilarious 🤣

    • @DCHoosier62
      @DCHoosier62 Před rokem +1

      That actually made me jump!! 😂😂

    • @Curtishardy09
      @Curtishardy09 Před rokem

      All that fun in a dumpster and getting bombed in the same night. These are the things dreams are made of.

  • @teresavalencia7825
    @teresavalencia7825 Před 11 dny

    Oh man Mike!! I just love your videos!! You're so funny! You're such a hard worker!! You not only make my day better... but you make thousands of people happy 😊. Stay safe ❤

  • @jefferyschirm4103
    @jefferyschirm4103 Před rokem +1

    You blew the lid off on this one !!

  • @shadymaint1
    @shadymaint1 Před rokem +8

    One time I found a whole butt load of keys in a dumpster. Between the mountain of keys and a couple brass fittings I also found I filled up a 5 gallon bucket. That was a decent turn in.

  • @TK-eg6vp
    @TK-eg6vp Před rokem +38

    Praise be! Perfect timing and just what a lazy Saturday afternoon demands. Thanks Mike!

  • @Tardxan
    @Tardxan Před rokem +1

    I can’t explain it, but this video feels like the therapy I’ve been needing lately.

  • @CZR1951
    @CZR1951 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A Man's Trash is another's Man's Treasure.. 👍

  • @BFVgnr
    @BFVgnr Před rokem +11

    2 hours old and 14k views.
    Way to go MIKE!!

  • @leninmi7579
    @leninmi7579 Před rokem +8

    😂 I was right there with you when the bomb went off ❤️

  • @frankkyler624
    @frankkyler624 Před rokem +1

    Right on my friend!!!!!!! I made a good living scrapping years ago.love to see your videos and hope you fill your truck each time you go out!!!!!!! $$$$$$$. Oh yeah!!!!!! God bless 👍👍👍👍👍❗❗❗‼️

  • @jacquelinejohnson7541

    The things folk fling out ,the old saying when we where brought up is ,Another man's rubbish is another man's treasure so true 👍🤗🇬🇧

  • @Sean_F.
    @Sean_F. Před rokem +4

    @Mike the Scabber, you're my hero.. I love all your videos of scabbing.

  • @charlesehmke8403
    @charlesehmke8403 Před rokem +22

    last year there was a lid shortage, this year Mike is finding them in the trash.

    • @wwjd6922
      @wwjd6922 Před rokem +1

      Not the same kind of lids

    • @cinder7183
      @cinder7183 Před rokem

      They dont want you canning your own food.

  • @tonyb9136
    @tonyb9136 Před rokem +1

    Well done Mike. The person that chucked the lids in the bin isn’t the brightest person. They could of got a few quid and done some recycling.
    Unreal what folk throw away.
    Glad you are taking advantage of numpties Mike.

  • @joshuasmiley583
    @joshuasmiley583 Před rokem

    Stumbled upon the channel.....and glad I did. What a great scrap channel

  • @fred7854
    @fred7854 Před rokem +4

    Hey Mike, Why don't you try to sell all those lids. I'm sure you'll find a lot of people that can their own veggies, sauce and so on. Nothing better than a great deal on lids. That's what they have to buy every year. Take care and be safe.

  • @wilkechat9186
    @wilkechat9186 Před rokem +12

    Always happy to see Mike!

  • @Lilyandmoomin
    @Lilyandmoomin Před rokem +3

    Absolutely love you Mike the scavenger. You are so full of energy. You make scavenging fun…

  • @parsonrei1
    @parsonrei1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Mike, show us how you process the wire that you find. Love watching you scavenger!

  • @stephenjones4527
    @stephenjones4527 Před rokem +3

    When you bumped your knee Mike ,so funny 😅😅😅

  • @andrewriley6862
    @andrewriley6862 Před rokem +6

    The cartoon explosion really made me laugh hard. I love it.... Mike for president!

  • @chubbyjohnson5480
    @chubbyjohnson5480 Před rokem

    We should be thankful guys like this salvage things from the trash. Cities have gone with designated trash cans for use and have killed free roadside picks. They need to rethink that

  • @ahmetsurmeneli1908
    @ahmetsurmeneli1908 Před rokem +3

    The explosion image at 19.45 seconds of the video was perfect, your smile is a different beauty mıkee 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @markdukeshire4812
    @markdukeshire4812 Před rokem +2

    This brought me joy. Thank you!

  • @lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258

    Great night, a full truck load Mike. Love it!

  • @tammymanuel9158
    @tammymanuel9158 Před rokem +24

    All those cases of lids can bring a lot of money to sell. Probably more than scrapping them. Canners would be so happy with those lids.

    • @katielin2379
      @katielin2379 Před rokem +1

      Yes they would. Not so much if they're made in China.

    • @nancywest8721
      @nancywest8721 Před rokem +4

      For sure canning lids got real hard to find ! Sell them suckers

    • @donaldcadwell3911
      @donaldcadwell3911 Před rokem +2

      Depends....on the size of the jars that they will fit on.
      If they're not standard canning jar sizes like the wide mouth or regular mouth.
      From the video they kind of looked like the size you would find on the medium sized pickle jars.

    • @sonofeloah
      @sonofeloah Před rokem +3

      @@donaldcadwell3911 That is what I am thinking too. But, I reuse all jars and so do my Amish friends up here nin northern mo. They would love for me to work a deal and get some cases of them lids. Shred steel is what, $.03/lb right now. And shipping ups would be cheap. Right price and I might snap them all up!

    • @bigredc222
      @bigredc222 Před rokem

      They didn't look like mason jar lids.

  • @tewdogs4475
    @tewdogs4475 Před rokem +1

    this very old moonshiner would love one of those boxes or two lol

  • @JustTired659
    @JustTired659 Před 5 měsíci +1

    At least this dude can make dumpster diving sound exciting.

  • @paulfennimore4078
    @paulfennimore4078 Před rokem +5

    L M A O , im still crying from the explosion set up , nice job on ur set up / editing , as always great vid keep up the good work.

  • @robaustin3258
    @robaustin3258 Před rokem +1

    Mike, getting your exercise in on this one. 😎

  • @levizinck3139
    @levizinck3139 Před rokem

    The music when you found the lids was absolutely perfect! I'm in tears lol.

  • @joewright3173
    @joewright3173 Před rokem +12

    Thanks for keeping us entertained!

  • @edmann8084
    @edmann8084 Před rokem +6

    Thanks for the adventure,Mikey!!!!!!

  • @jasontheflyingfarrierhays

    For all the young folks watching. If you hustle like this fella, I don’t care if you are a professional dumpster diver, you will find success.

  • @silviabaias2267
    @silviabaias2267 Před rokem +1

    Mii de aprecieri pt tot ce faceți mii de aprecieri pt acest canal minunat

  • @annettebeavers7866
    @annettebeavers7866 Před rokem +15

    Looks like you have found a mother load Looking forward to you doing your update tomorrow.♥️♥️♥️Be safe out there.

  • @teresavalencia7825
    @teresavalencia7825 Před rokem +36

    Love it when you find alot of good, easy scrap! You definitely deserve the fruits of your labor. I always enjoy your videos. Scrap on Mike. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️

  • @ajgonalez1876
    @ajgonalez1876 Před rokem +16

    Am I the only one that has thought about making Mike a scavenger hunt list to find for scrapping? 😁

  • @boomingbubblebus1470
    @boomingbubblebus1470 Před 4 měsíci

    😂 Can you imagine walking past the dumpster Mike is scavenging in while he starts to make this noise? 😂 22:22 😂

  • @marionphillips3955
    @marionphillips3955 Před rokem +9

    Wow! best scrapper Ive seen. When I found you I did a binge watch & am finally up to date. I love your dialogue and antics. You keep me smiling. May you always find "good" trash.

  • @SCRAPASSASSIN
    @SCRAPASSASSIN Před rokem +4

    Mike you are one of my superhero channel which I enjoy watching,thank you for saving our only beautiful planet.lots of item should not go to landfill.

  • @marksmithson1414
    @marksmithson1414 Před rokem +3

    Awesomeness in the back of Dottie tonight!! Always a pleasure to Follow you on your dumpster diving and street scrapping videos.

  • @sheliakellett9821
    @sheliakellett9821 Před rokem

    Mike! You could sell those canning lids to surplus stores!!! Loved those hot water heater boys! Glad they could make the video!

  • @timwoods603
    @timwoods603 Před rokem +6

    Can't wait to see your follow up on this one . Great video Mike!

  • @robertlamb7513
    @robertlamb7513 Před rokem +8

    Now why would Mike know what ankle monitors look like 🤔😂as for those jar Lids any person that cans food will be drooling when see this video

  • @Ordesterfowler-yx2ve
    @Ordesterfowler-yx2ve Před měsícem

    Mike I like your videos please don't stop you make me laugh when I watch your video I'm 64 years of age

  • @joncollier1934
    @joncollier1934 Před rokem +8

    Would LOVE to see an in-depth video of what you do with all the plunder AFTER the dives. Like do you sell the good stuff or do you bust it all down to components and sell for scrap or what?

    • @repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3
      @repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 Před rokem +1

      Repent to Jesus Christ “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.””
      ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      S

    • @skelebore5165
      @skelebore5165 Před rokem +2

      ​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3
      That doesn't answer his question

    • @Dbsabzbzb
      @Dbsabzbzb Před rokem +1

      If he showed us that, the trash resources might become somewhat attenuated by the competitive pressures...

  • @lanna7917
    @lanna7917 Před rokem +7

    I get bummed when I realize it's the last dumpster. 😟☹😊

  • @elizabethharbinpsychicmedium

    This was great! Thanks for the Saturday Scavenging Vid!

  • @LulaSanford-rw8tc
    @LulaSanford-rw8tc Před 22 dny

    You really are enjoyable to watch….! You make so much racket you keep me in stitches 😅 please be careful….you’re doing a great service!

  • @gaylepitts3349
    @gaylepitts3349 Před rokem

    Thank you for helping to save dump sites

  • @wandawilliams6543
    @wandawilliams6543 Před rokem +5

    Mike be so happy scrapping love watching your videos 😊

  • @keithgriner330
    @keithgriner330 Před rokem +5

    Good stuff and even better a MTS performance. Have a good weekend Mike.😎👊🏻

  • @Jstblondie
    @Jstblondie Před rokem

    For some reason these dumpster diving videos all the sudden appeared on my feed. It’s just as relaxing as watching the zit popping videos.

  • @user-nz2pv7kd1h
    @user-nz2pv7kd1h Před 6 měsíci

    It was the scrapity doodah's for me! I thought I was the only one whos energy was just as enthusiastic.. love it !!

  • @jenesisjones6706
    @jenesisjones6706 Před rokem +3

    What a haul!! The trash gods have smiled on you big time! Couldn't happen to a better bloke!!🙃

  • @lindameeks5228
    @lindameeks5228 Před rokem +19

    This is so enjoyable to watch. Go Mike!

  • @mikemalo6336
    @mikemalo6336 Před rokem

    the neighbors must love you.

  • @wellbbq
    @wellbbq Před rokem +5

    Its so fulfilling to see Mike just make treasure!!

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 Před rokem +3

    Wow,Mike you found a lot of boxes with scrappiness!!!

  • @todamnbad
    @todamnbad Před rokem +8

    You find cool usable stuff, wish we had places like you do to dive

  • @dattran2669
    @dattran2669 Před rokem

    bringing...one man's trash is another man's treasure... to another level

  • @1993MAZDAMIATA
    @1993MAZDAMIATA Před rokem

    That camera dumpster is gold

  • @ANIMAL168
    @ANIMAL168 Před rokem +5

    What an awesome scrap run! You made a good nites money tonite. Wow, Be safe.

  • @ppshale7223
    @ppshale7223 Před rokem +12

    Mike ! Mike! Mike! Thanks for taking us along! Aw man that knee bang made my old knee hurt !!! I appreciate you so much! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!!!

  • @kenord3437
    @kenord3437 Před rokem

    Well you certainly put the “LID” on that trip Mike.

  • @brendakaye3862
    @brendakaye3862 Před rokem +1

    You do an awesome job what you do

  • @elainephleps4705
    @elainephleps4705 Před rokem +4

    The beeping in the truck. Just too funny!! Stay safe out there Mike. Angel from Norfolk VA

  • @deborahkohrherr8326
    @deborahkohrherr8326 Před rokem +3

    Oh my gosh I'm so excited for your..go Mike

  • @DaCrux871
    @DaCrux871 Před rokem +1

    Mike The Greatest Scavenger in the World

  • @tanyasydnor8189
    @tanyasydnor8189 Před rokem +1

    Great find Mike! Love watching! Great enthusiasm. Very entertaining. Keepem comin!😍👍👏👏👏👏

  • @franny607
    @franny607 Před rokem +4

    Mike you're nuts,but i love it💕🙈

  • @louisek1027
    @louisek1027 Před rokem +11

    I'd have sold my first born last summer for those lids!

    • @SMaamri78
      @SMaamri78 Před rokem +1

      I would sell mine, too, but he was born 42 years ago. 😂

    • @SaltyShaman
      @SaltyShaman Před rokem +1

      @@SMaamri78 still might get a buck fifty..

  • @XARIER39
    @XARIER39 Před rokem

    He sees something in a lot of "trash". A kindred spirit

  • @Geardog361
    @Geardog361 Před rokem +4

    Great haul Mike and the explosion just caught me off guard! 👍

  • @DavidSmith-yw3sb
    @DavidSmith-yw3sb Před rokem +5

    Awesome video man I've been watching all your older videos also I really like when you mix the dumpster diving and the curbside together you find some pretty awesome stuff but most you make me laugh a lot thanks for the laughs

  • @Coo-Coo79
    @Coo-Coo79 Před 5 měsíci

    I used to do the same thing when I lived in Clearwater, Florida. My favorite dumpsters were the ones behind stores like Family Dollar, cvs, etc..

  • @krreyem7543
    @krreyem7543 Před rokem

    one mans garbage is another mans GOLD lol

  • @zacklunn8774
    @zacklunn8774 Před rokem +3

    Love the follow ups!

  • @calistakorb7821
    @calistakorb7821 Před rokem +5

    Mike love watching your videos and the follow ups are very 😎 cool. Thanks for sharing