Dumpster Diving "Let's Poke It With A Stick"

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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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@dennisleinart7683 3 года назад

Hey Mike, Those large gas cans are for mounting on the front or rear rack on 4 wheelers. Also gas caps are cheap, gas cans are expensive, people will buy them without the cap or spout.

@blackopsrocks 3 года назад

Injection molding samples

@richardotero2376 Год назад

Id easyly mcgiver those cans

@rickwilliams4342 3 года назад

I’m just glad you know the difference between stuff that you can take to recycle and somebody else’s collection of recycling stuff in roll offs.

@TuftyVFTA 2 года назад

Can you explain that? Why is some OK to take and not others? How do you know when it's "somebody else’s collection of recycling stuff"? (Honest question, never explored dumpsters! )

@rickwilliams4342 2 года назад

@@TuftyVFTA Some people/businesses collect their recycling things in totes or roll offs. One of the biggest give aways when your looking is that the container has no obvious bags of garbage mixed in or under it. Besides that. Keep recycling that stuff guys.

@TuftyVFTA 2 года назад

@@rickwilliams4342 Ahhh OK, so are you saying it's being saved up so they can sell it themselves to someone else? I'm just a bit baffled why they leave it open and exposed next to other dumpsters full of scrap waste? If they 'want' it, why isn't it at least in a locked container away from other waste?

@rickwilliams4342 2 года назад

@@TuftyVFTA I’m thinking your right then if it’s out with other dumpsters. The saved stuff is usually stored separately. Good finds then Dave!

@patprop74 3 года назад

00:30 Those are resin tanks for Formlabs 3d printers, If they are unused and look like new, I had 6 of them and sold them for 75$ each and they all sold within a week! they are hot selling items.

@God-yi9bd 3 года назад

I thought they were litter boxes lol

@patprop74 3 года назад

@@God-yi9bd in a way it is, one can print all kinds of useless crap in with that lmao

@alemassa6632 2 года назад

I was amazed that Mike didn't know what they were.

@snoozin99 3 года назад

I'm disabled but before I got really bad I was able to do dumpster picking like you. I watch your videos and miss doing that so much, people would laugh at me but man I was cleaning up literally. I loved it and am totally missing out. I found a strand of wires taped up in one bundle and I made 75.00 off of just that bundle of copper. That was one of my last finds and my extra money stuff finally ended and now I'm super poor but man I miss the extra few bucks I was able to make doing it. I'm really tall so I could literally reach the bottom of each of those most of the time, I only got massively hurt if I had to get in a lot. :) Keep up your awesome videos I really love em. :)

@Muscles_McGee 3 года назад

I am disabled too, and loved to dumpster dive years past. I really miss that thrill of discover!

@snoozin99 3 года назад

@@Muscles_McGee That's really awesome, I sure appreciate the reply, and yeah the things folks throw away just absolutely every day blew my mind. :)

@eby6114 3 года назад

Maybe you could team up with a scrapper and disassemble things at home?

@snoozin99 3 года назад

@@eby6114 That's a great idea, unfortunately for me, I don't know anyone right now, but I'll start looking for one. I just am pretty limited on things I can do, but while I'm sitting on my but in my living room I could definitely do stuff like that and just rest when I need to. TY again for the idea, I'm going to take a look for someone that maybe my family might know, cause that would be really cool and give me some purpose that I really don't have right now. :)

@ronandy8681 3 года назад

I’m right there with ya bro , been disabled for 10 years . Used to be welder / mechanic for international trucks. Lost all manhood

@jasonkocheran502 3 года назад

I'll take it and tear their secrets out. Lmao Mike. Too funny

@sharkscrapper 3 года назад

LOL at the sign @ 9:04 - of course it's out of order, it's in a dumpster 😂 - sometimes I crack myself up.

@Vault57 3 года назад

All those plastic containers make good garage sale stuff. On those gas cans, you can pick up spare lids at the hardware store.

@MikeTheScavenger 3 года назад

Yeah, I’m kinda kicking myself on those but I’m thinking I’m gonna go back for them.

@tjdacatlady1920 3 года назад

@@MikeTheScavenger 😁😁😁YYaaaYYYY

@leannkennedy6826 3 года назад

@@MikeTheScavenger definitely do so. Hopefully the cans only held gas.

@stephenjobber4465 3 года назад

@@MikeTheScavenger ednbvfcfbx

@judithjanes5738 3 года назад

A friend of mine was always buying purses at the thrift stores; she had a roomful of them! Your advice about checking ALL the pockets is true, she discovered a little zip pocket in a pink-and-gray backpack-purse that she was using for the first time that was holding three one-hundred-dollar bills and a Canadian ten!

@MessOfThings 3 года назад

Rubie, the monkey that hangs from my rearview mirror has a nice gold and diamond earring that I shook out of a thrift store purse. It was at the Goodwill outlet, so it went in my bag of goodies and I paid $1.49 a pound for it.

@caroleconlan3884 Год назад

Crafters would love to have those glass jars and the bag of lids for them.

@beadonitboard 3 года назад

Those clear bottles in the first bin? I noticed they also had lids..we in the Bead business pay a LOT for them and can never find them that big! I would buy them!

@auddboss 3 года назад

My favorite little snibbits of scraps!!

@chrisaltringer8947 3 года назад

You need to go.back and get them other gas containers if they dont have holes in them. You can buy lids for them. Guarantee $5 for just the container at yard sale.

@johntodd7495 3 года назад

They are for medical waste lol...

@juanitaminch4540 3 года назад

@Brendan Laundree no, no one gives a heck!!!!!

@bartscanland9415 3 года назад

@@johntodd7495 it says gasoline danger! right on them. 3:26

@earlwinslow9906 3 года назад

It’s sad that corporate America is so greedy they would rather destroy and throw away simple gas cans than let anyone else profit anything from them. So many retailers destroy before they waste! We would call it a double whammy back when I scraped. ! 😤

@Aaron16 2 года назад

@@earlwinslow9906 might of been cut for taking a sample for testing/quality control.

@Omnis_Ra 3 года назад

those things in first dumpster are for 3d printing and they are expensive

@dawsonharris5735 3 года назад

Yeah dude like 60 bucks

@jacquieharrington7200 3 года назад

Us crafters would love those clear clean plastic tubes with lids .. beads and charms, etc.

@dianedrizahollis3078 3 года назад

Should be recycled with plastic?

@heathershauls 3 года назад

Every time you jump off those dumpsters I get the worst pain shooting through my body. I'm telling you now you better take care of those knees you're going to regret it one day.

@toolmanthetim7042 3 года назад

if i knew i was going to live as long as i have, i would have taken better care of myself when i was younger. hint: i went to Pangea high school

@veb6814 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing... ouch!

@ronnibertolli5509 3 года назад

I perfectly understand beautiful blond cat..I'm also no longer the same for the roofs and walls ..kkkkk

@heathershauls 3 года назад

@@ronnibertolli5509 😂☺️

@MrShekoexile 3 года назад

Yup, inveterate dumpster diver here. I'm going under the knife tomorrow for my second TKR (Total Knee Replacement). First was done two months ago and I can tell you that you don't want to mess up your knees. The recovery is murder. You'll never be able to kneel again. You'll never jump in and out of a dumpster again. You'll never go running again. On the other hand, after recovery you're pain free. I was bone on bone and chronic 10 pain for years before. I ain't complaining, just giving you the facts from this scrapper's perspective. Take it easy on your body bro. And wish me luck for tomorrow please.

@demetriaofthe813 3 года назад

What a great way to end the week! A Mike the Scavenger video! Thanks, Mike!

@TheNightowl001 2 года назад

Those resin tanks from Nate's Trays are stuff for 3-D printers that use resin instead of filaments.

@flodonovan4088 3 года назад

Always a pleasure to see you at work stay safe.

@sparrowflying864 3 года назад

You threw the blue journal back in the dumpster. That was the one with the "secrets."

@lia-liz2012 3 года назад

You're totally crackin me up today 😂🤣

@Tloman73agc 3 года назад

Even with the pass code on the Nook, if the battery is good, you can hard reset it.

@leonardtreadway7082 3 года назад

You did it all for the nook-e!👍😅🤣✌

@ericjohnson2543 3 года назад

That was bad Leonard, really, really, bad. Lol.

@shanetrent8799 3 года назад

The last time I poked anything with a stick I spent a long time regretting it.

@jimpantherdrivervickers5439 3 года назад

I ended up paying child support for 16 years the last time I poked with a stick...lol

@jenniferboudreau9366 3 года назад

Love how you mean business inside that dumpster

@Nightshift74 3 года назад

Famous last words, Lets Poke It With A STICK.

@reedpiersons177 3 года назад

Lol

@paulwalker427 3 года назад

Form 2 resin tanks about $70 each

@bridgethaig8923 3 месяца назад

Gosh I love watching your videos, especially with subtitles on. A pelican cake. Lol

@Whigu 3 года назад

Forget double rainbows... Looks at these tubs!

@gottabeshari13 3 месяца назад

Mikethescavenger never fails to crack me up

@davidfoskewdavid9151 3 года назад

Mike you should go around to the small mechanic shops and get a contract with them saying you'll take all of the scrap metal of there hands

@Jason_Voorhees. 3 года назад

Offeoad suspension shops are great for that, leaf springs all day!

@richardotero2376 Год назад

Man, u can make a cap for those. Like a radiator hose clamp, with a chunk of inner tube. Flat head take it off/ on

@philliplozano7326 3 года назад

You can buy the lids for gas cans at either Walmart (Garden Cntr) or any Lawnmower Repair/Sales place..

@kyleharris4439 2 года назад

I like it when he says stick with an over exaggerated Mexican accent lol. He says it like Jeff Durhams jalapeño on a stick.

@TracysTreasures 3 года назад

One day your knees are going to give out if you keep jumping off open tops! Take care of your joints dude!

@samanthasimental3788 2 года назад

Ryan gossling so dreamy had me rolling.

@veb6814 3 года назад

Those gray bus tubs are damn near indestructible! Crazy batteries in the dumpsters!

@ashleyabrahams9938 2 года назад

you are admirable and tenacious... I salute you, I'm a South African, and your drive is insperational

@justbaquatics2512 3 года назад

And there it is the dumpster karate chop...........lol

@excitedbox5705 2 года назад

Books like that sand solutions thing are MONEY. They don't sell a lot of copies, but when they do, they can cost hundreds. Businesses need them all the time.

@reedpiersons177 3 года назад

People, if you throw away electronics, write the password on the front so someone else can use it. "One man's junk is another man's treasure". God bless y'all!

@kmfucillo1422 3 года назад

When you find something like a resin tray you should google what you don’t know. You threw out some big $$ there

@dipsisland 3 года назад

😂😂 I’m watching at work but I don’t have any scrap for you. 😂😂

@randystone6781 3 года назад

Another great video, Mike! I really enjoy this channel, and all the adventures and cool finds! Peace from Michigan ☮️...

@carolparker2487 3 года назад

Like your videos, you already gotta a dude copying your moves . Id be flattered

@marytimmons320 Год назад

“I’ll put that on the spaceship!” 😂

@markrush5013 3 года назад

us old guys still buy cds...bee gees are legends

@roberttoth4200 3 года назад

Lmao too funny let's get destructive

@jamiemorgan4146 Год назад

Tearing secrets out, is the same as tearing ones heart out!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😢

@leeales63 3 года назад

Awesome finds! Thanks for the video.

@kandiwolfe1125 2 года назад

I always enjoy your videos , even if they are from before l was a member, Mike! Thanks!! Peace to all....❤💙❤

@daveno8432 3 года назад

AHAHAAHHAHAH This had me laughing hard.. "Thats someones secrets.... Will Grab it though.. I will Tear their secrets out" LMAO

@vdubbin64 3 года назад

“Lots of junk” he says lol

@patrickblock2477 3 года назад

Orange and black balloons for Halloween, purple and white might be a Vikings snowbird, the bums! And yes , don't throw batteries into the bins, put them next to it!

@copacetic8479 3 года назад

This guy . Makes video . Inside dunpster . Says "where am i" ahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha that was so good .

@snurf727 3 года назад

YES...you can indeed purchase caps and nozzles for gas cans...

@SDCourage27 14 дней назад

Whew the tank tracks and parts ..

@tinabreon794 2 года назад

If you find clean packing wrap that's not popped it sells fast on line. Reused packing material especially the white popcorn filler, sells very hot. No pun intended.

@paullywilliams2255 3 года назад

Knows damn good and well he goes back off camera and gets some of them cams and connecting rods

@daniellemandell741 3 года назад

Why didn't he take them is it illegal

@TheMcGritz 3 года назад

Why can't he take em?

@davidarnold6649 3 года назад

Metal recycling dumpsters already, yes its illegal to poach them

@justnsaliga8518 2 года назад

Oh my god........... soo many soo many 6.0 Parts i love my 6.0 powerstroke i wish i could have gotten that lucky to find a haul like that.

@joannlindstrom5413 3 года назад

Looking forward to the scrap run

@demetricadement1138 3 года назад

Me too. He has picked up quite a bit lately.

@johnwick-ii6il 2 года назад

As kids, two of us were diving, back in the 60's. My friend opened a big box....full of cut up rotten animals. The stench was disabling. I couldn't climb out because I was puking so hard and afraid to breath. We later assumed that the animal hospital on the property had an incinerator failure so they used the dumpster instead. I hope it wasn't a regular practice. My gut ached for days from the barfing.

@corrinnacase9233 2 года назад

LMBO you talking in the dumpster it echoing 🤣😁🥰

@almarodriguez8724 3 года назад

I've been binge watching your videos! I think I love them!!! Great scores!!! Keep up the good work!!!

@lia-liz2012 3 года назад

This is funny. My son and I stopped at what appeared to be a dead possum in the road. It was hideous but it was also interesting how vicious they "look" even dead. They are actually docile and helpful in the scheme of things. He poked it with a stick 😂🤣😅💙👍

@michaelpaton7127 2 года назад

You should do a story time with thier secrets.😉😉😂😂😂

@wadewilson7001 3 года назад

Resin tanks sounds like something for a 3 d printer of some such

@brookeburks6268 3 года назад

You could donate bag's you find to places that have foster kids. So they don't have to put their stuff in trash bags. Just a suggestion.

@tjdacatlady1920 3 года назад

Michael, I think you missed a few bits of brass in the big box by the dumpster. Also the books you threw back into the dumpster might have some resell bank on Amazon. Even if they don't, drop them off at a local library, they can always use more technical books like the 'Sand' one.😎😎😎 And it looked like there were a bag of lids to go with the plastic tubes; don't know if they'd sell at a garage sale, but would be great for crafting. Thanks for sharing such EXCELLENT ADVENTURES IN SCRAPING' with us. We really appreciate all you do. Loved the crayons/coloring book comment....LOL. Please, please, please consider adding a zip up hoodie to your Merch for us ladies. I know I, for one, would definitely buy more than one.🙄🙄🙄

@BB0647 3 года назад

Take the gas cans. They are awesome has cans. They are the no spill gas cans and you can buy lids for them.

@christophersampson502 2 года назад

Love the ICP reference. Whoop Whoop !!!

@chill1ray 3 года назад

15:20 that is a self washing kitty litter system I think you threw the motor in the truck already!

@baharuddinbesah3709 3 года назад

Hi Mike another great day keep diving good luck regard 👍👍👍👍🇱🇷🇸🇬

@lawdrl 3 года назад

Resin tanks,those are for the resin cast 3d printers ,worth a lil bit resale value

@rebacunningham3773 8 месяцев назад

Lots of great stuff, your always finding awesome stuff.. thanks mike😊😊😊

@ApethGrader 3 года назад

I work at an apartment complex. Some good high end dumpster diving.

@chriscookie68 2 года назад

Love this guy

@scottrunnels3958 3 года назад

I think those plastic tubes and trays are for 3d printers...

@shawn1006 3 года назад

Yes you can buy lids, the large ones look to be one you attach to a gear rack for a truck or jeep.

@MsDelola 3 года назад

u can get gas can tops,inexpensive as well.jst go to gas can tops.

@walter9724 Год назад

Resin trays are for 3d printers. I say the company does samples of food containers using a 3d printer.

@waitemc 3 года назад

That control box omg

@jackiegromacki686 3 года назад

Me and my husband leave each other notes on the bathroom mirror. The dry erase markers are great. Wipes right off.

@marthaweinberger7013 3 года назад

Wow just saw this video and it is a funny one! Mike is really funny in parts of this. This is one of my favorite videos I love it!

@DutchElite33 3 года назад

Hi mike. You have some plastic trays. If you take 1 or 2 whit you, makes alot better for kabels and little stuff👍 you can put it in the trays. You dont have to grab it from the floor😎😎

@tanyasydnor8189 Год назад

Waiting for those signature "scavenger gloves" to hit your merch page....❤

@lanlantheman 3 года назад

Put that on the spaceship! 😂

@freeform33 3 года назад

That’s the first time I have seen a dumpster in a dumpster 🖖🇬🇧

@MichellePennada 3 года назад

Just cuz destructive therapy sign me up! 👩🏼‍⚕️🔨🚽🍺

@gregGould 3 года назад

To heck with the lids for gas cans. Use a rubber band and some good clear plastic, like from a zip lock bag. When you pour the gas just use a funnel. My gas can has no lid for 3 years now.