Extreme Dumster Diving

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!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

See How Much I Made On This Scrap Run Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpbSg3Zjib6rj6s

[@michellemau]

ヽ(ヅ)ノ★!

[@TheNesbittExperience]

Awesome stuff, Mike! You’ve inspired me to pull stuff outta my condo dumpster! Real 💰 has been made! Be well, Texan! Your friend in CT! ☮️

[@loricooper752]

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[@loricooper752]

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[@dylanmicheal7327]

Did you go back an if so we're the video

[@aldoambrogio]

Looks like raised floor tiles from a data center

[@TheNesbittExperience]

Yeah that’s what my systems engineer just said. You gotta be right! Careful, it’s got fire retardant.

[@alastairgmills]

Yep that's what it is raised flooring to run data and electrical under the floor to work Cubicles

[@Cherokee2005]

Your exactly right aldo! Those are raised floor tiles and all that metal scrap he was gathering are the under supports for it.

[@rawilson7768]

That is what I was going to guess it was. I worked at a tv station and the master control area had a raised floor so they could run wiring easily if they had to move the equipment around and the tile sections were about that size. They had giant suction cups grips to lift the tiles with.

[@sharongidner4516]

Wach you work hard

[@DennisDay58]

You had me so wanting to get back in dumpster diving and youngest granddaughter (she is 10 years old)saw you videos and said Papa can we go dumpster diving too. So we went out and that is when I found out that I cannot do this anymore. I have FSHD Muscular Dystrophy and cannot get up in the dumpsters or get back out. She said at least we tried Papa.

[@paulcoenen7918]

Nothing better than a daughter who loves treasure hunting with her dad. My daughter and I have been doing it for years, when ever we get a chance, she is 23 now and has Lupus which makes it harder to do. May I suggest Thrift Stores and curbside scavenging, you might be amazed what you can find once you start looking. Even aluminum can picking can net a few extra bucks on a good day. Hit the parks early A.M on Saturday and Sunday mornings for hundreds of cans. Prayers for you and your family.

[@anthonygonzales655]

yup thats exactly what they are.

[@frelnc]

Great suggestions, Paul. I am 77 years old. Two years ago I had two strokes, a day apart. I buy gas, and incidentals with the money I may scrapping out of a few choice dumpsters that I never climb into. Don't sell yourself short. There are ways to do this without being young and spry.

[@joemac1313]

The first open top was full of a raised flooring system.

[@marywallace9243]

That's what I was thinking that is.

[@Lyoko88]

Reminds me of the floor tiles used that type of flooring systems used in a data center. Kinda makes sense with the fiber optic wires around there as well.

[@nomanomen4611]

Ja genau

[@cindiweber3075]

Love it!!

[@fnordhorn]

When i was a DEC FE all the computer rooms were raised floors. Don't remember them tiles being filled with concrete if fact the one where ribbed aluminum tiles with open space in the ribs

[@MrMattDat]

Hey Mike! Those panels look like the removable flooring used in an IT room

[@robertvucsko9153]

If it was for a computer room, it most likely would not be metal clad

[@stephensisco9541]

It's a platform retro fit for a computer room....

[@michaelgarrison7686]

With all the people out there not wanting to work. God bless you and your work ethic. You my friend are today's greatest American hero. 🇺🇸🇺🇸😄🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnfunches2916]

You are gonna sleep good tonight- MIKE!- WHAT A WORK OUT!

[@tatchley3049]

I love how you ask questions like you're gonna get a response. Want to let you know, I talk back. Lmao

[@karbear26]

Phrase I won’t be repeating when my husband calls from work asking what I’m doing “ just getting my sweat on with Mike”!!

[@leannkennedy6568]

Lol

[@martinvs6415]

Hahahahaha

[@kendallreeves5665]

The square panels are drop in flooring for a computer room. All the wiring and ac goes underneath it.

[@cheggs04]

Hey Mike how's ya doing. You work so hard to get that extra doller And I wish the dumpster faries bless you with As much scrap as you can carry. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😁😁😁😁😆😁

[@cathyclark3935]

You work so hard but look what you achieve from the environment.

[@martinvs6415]

And FOR the environment too. They ought to get after those companies that dump this instead of recycle the products.

[@kenord3437]

Heat shields for your spaceship mike.

[@theboywithathorninhisside.4179]

Almost.. after a little digging around in all the Classified Corridors of The SYFI Dark Web l actually believe it's the official Outer Shield of what Darlaks are historically made from. True story. Honestly. 😏👌

[@elainephleps4705]

Yup, but if he got too space he'd find a way too scrap all the junk floating around!!! Lol

[@stephengreen3566]

It is actually a suspended floor system for a computer / server room. The wires for the whole building (computers) are run under the floor. The steel parts are the frame and the big flat, heavy, pieces are the floor panels.

[@michaeltroupe6058]

It’s for a computer room the raised floor is to run all the cables and wires under the floor

[@Champagne1]

And I have to say that it’s been a GRAND TIME WATCHING YOU WORK SO VERY HARD TO EARN YOUR MONEY. A REAL PLEASURE !!! 😊🌈

[@jasondillon3317]

He's definitely getting back into the swing of things his videos are getting longer. Thank you mike

[@Teleflexx]

Mike...those pannels are held together with bolts..a socket of channel locks would of enabled you to take them apart. Those pannels are used to make a elevated floor in electrical rooms...the cables leading to the cabinets lay on the floor..and they put those panels over them..all those straight pieces of metal are the legs the panels are attached to.

[@theward1244]

Yes, the raised floors are so cables can be run under them and into the bottom of computers or electrical equipment.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

I was screamin at the monitor( your putting the crap on top of the aluminium diamondplate) 😆😆😆

[@irene-starbridgewater2793]

Mike's extreme workouts... loose weight, stay fit, great cardio, and a cash crop to boot! Love your vids Mike, very entertaining and personable. Would love to meet you in person, but live to far away.

[@paulamiller7667]

Mike, gotta hand it to you-you’re absolutely one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen,

[@atomicboomstick2543]

Its self inflicted

[@mslorry3420]

Awesome finds! So Worth the sweat come pay day! Thanks for taking us along and giving us some terrific camera angles tonight!

[@deonhavenga6197]

No Gym can beat a work out like this 💪. Unfortunately I live in South Africa, and wish I could swing by and give you a hand. Another wonderful work out video Mike 👍.

[@bluebird5949]

This is how much the few really feel about the environment. The many are recycling. God Bless and be safe.

[@wendycarlson1801]

I would love that egg crate tile stuff for my drive way area that always washes away when it rains.

[@happyinharned2597]

I watch ALOT of scrapping videos but this was THE BEST EVER! MISCLE BURN TOO

[@williamburdon6993]

i got a scrappers high ,digging, nobody can say you won't work for your money , be safe stay happy! There will always be scrap!

[@gregwelch389]

It’s weird that it bugs the “ish” out of me when it’s right there and you can’t get it. Maybe you can do subscriber ride alongs. If I was with you we would’ve got ALL of it! Great video!

[@brandonskidmore5019]

Yeah I said the same thing he needs to pick somebody to ride along with them and the bonus will be he'll have help to get stuff that he needs help with cuz there's been a couple things the Coke machine there's been like 10 or 15 things I know that he couldn't get he could he needs to get him a little wench with a little boom Crane or something but yeah that's the same thing I was saying need to make a Ride Along what does subscriber whoever wins

[@1Grandma62]

I would fly out to Texas and help him

[@kapppz]

A heavy-duty ratchet strap, hook up to lower pieces and turn the contents upside down.

[@michaelbratton3319]

That's a dangerous game of jenga you're playing there! Letting scrap fever get the better of you? Play safe Mr Mike the scavenger 😂👍from BIGMICK IN THE UK🇬🇧

[@dandare00uk]

Thought it was more like kerplunk....pull out the sticks and hope it don't all fall down.

[@carolejohnston4005]

Who needs the gym when you're diving like that? I was exhausted watching you!

[@michaelboyle9889]

That's a whole ton of that galvanised metal there this place is a little gold mine Mike 👍👍

[@cijil169]

MTS love the channel! Continued success. That there is raised/computer flooring to run cables in the void. I've pinched many a finger getting comfortable and letting my guard down with it. Cursed at it as many times as well. Occasionally they're not filled with concrete, though joyful, very rare to find as they weigh 35-40 lbs concrete filled. Keep scavenging and be strong Mike!

[@swampgator2012]

Love finding these gems I somehow missed over the years.

[@MrsMika]

That raised flooring in the open top would make nice patio in the backyard.

[@gregdagg9305]

So much scrap that you have to step over scrap to get to scrap..Amazing find..

[@MrDbone75]

Good Thursday afternoon to you sir in the USA from Wellington Somerset in the UK

[@ruthbutler725]

My 2 cents advice. Keep some water with you for all that work in the heat. Enjoy your videos take care.

[@zombiedmon]

Every time I see Whataburger cups and bags it makes me sad. I miss my favorite burger chain. Might have to make a road trip from Detroit to get some.

[@chatt]

Heck, those floor panels could be used as an outdoor groundcover.

[@Polum2]

Mikey, I think its the stuff the face buildings with. The metal pieces you were taking are the pins for securing the facing to the building. The dimples are just a sort of aesthetic pattern. We have them on tower blocks in London. and yes they do catch fire! so probably why you found it, it has been removed on safety grounds! Thanks for the joy!

[@tbechtx]

Your tenacity is inspiring!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@christinelowery6195]

Good morning ☀️

[@kimtoy6035]

Dude! I spent 3 days FILLING my Rav4 from this business having closed down, small open top out front, had permission to be there, right? Delivery guy drives to a nearby address in the same complex, across the parking lot, I wave, he waves, good times. He delivers the package, comes back out and walks up to the dumpster, asks me how long I've been at it since I live in Georgia and it's a humid and hot 85° average afternoon (and it was around 2:30 at this point) I told him, and he hands me a protein bar, says I need it more than he does! That guy was a saint, as I thought I had grabbed my Gatorade, but it didn't make it to the car. Mike, I really wish I could teleport you some Gatorade and a protein bar, or myself to aid in your mission. I get that same way once I decide I want something. Keep on keeping on!!

[@capnjames70]

You should display those giant pieces as art display. I really like the colors

[@josephbenassi9697]

Ive said it before and ill say it again, nobody smashes on the scrappity scrap scrap scrap like brother Mike does, once again mind blown.!!

[@stephensmith3708]

Dude, if that ain't a mother load or what?! A Desert Punk moment," Money, money, money!"...... 💵 💵 💵!

[@rosie6094]

Awesome video Mike. Lots of scrap and lots of work. Congrats on your find. Too bad you couldn’t take all of it. Blessings to you and your wife.

[@dianna3157]

Mike, you are a hard worker, no doubt! Just a suggestion though...if you toss pieces BEHIND you instead of pitching them forward, you would only have to touch them ONCE and not bury your scrap. Armchair quarterback here, take it for what it's worth. Love your sense of humor, it makes great videos. 🌝

[@mariat.3961]

BEST DIVE EVER!!

[@ritalutuward4120]

I have had a grand time being with you on your quest for copper. You are the best dumpster diver that I watch. It's amazing how I feel that I am with you getting my scrap on lol. Thank you very much for your mana'o. Aloha Mike Be safe.

[@crzy11000]

Those big sheets could be broken into panels of 2 pieces by removing only (6 screws per joint times 5 joints for a total of 30 screws per big panel) Use a drill bit and it would only take 15 min to have them to a manageable size. There is still another truck full under that big panel.

[@poohbear4130]

Jane Fonda would have proud of this work out video! Digging hard Mike like my pappy said some days are apples and some days are lemons, then he would laugh and say ya gotta make lemonade 😂.

[@luka.3107]

I think you could unscrew the big heavy things and get most of the scrap out. I would try it.

[@shqa574]

Those dumpsters were bottomless. The more your extracted, the more came out of the woodwork. I kept yelling, "Cut the wire, Buddy! Cut the wire. Move the truck to the other side, Buddy!" You figured it out eventually. Nice haul, btw! The two dumpsters were sitting there, waiting for you to show up. Next time, try to minimize the throws, so your shoulder blades don't get overworked. Stack some scrap then toss them together into the truck. Dottie was wondering what was going on that day.

[@chriso6666]

Stoked let's get it Mike.

[@jeffsharp2113]

Glad some one is finding stuff, Havnt found any thing in weeks here.

[@opalvalentine3330]

Sometimes you move your head around so fast it makes me feel like a drunken sailor it ain't every day you can watch a good Mike video and catch a buzz at the same time and not drink nothing you moving your head around real fast does me good LOL thanks for the laugh mike have a great day

[@rogerfleury9759]

It’s almost like PIC UP STICKS! Am I dating myself here? 1970s game. Hit the jackpot today! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@mzeroxx69]

That wire!! i could make some trippy art from that wire.. the colors!! LOL!!

[@ssamantha27]

Why do I enjoy watching these videos so much? Am I a scrapper/ scavenger underneath it all?

[@angien168]

Can't wait to see the scrap run. Nice haul. 😊

[@jackiepordon8728]

I find myself trying to help you pull stuff! You sure are determined. That’s what makes you Mike the Scavenger 💪🏻 Wires!

[@zanyt13]

Everyone is 100% correct, it is server room/data center flooring "tiles" for raised floor, and each of them is super heavy! :)

[@shawbros]

Extreme Dumpster Diving: The latest sport at the X Games

[@ManChildMaineiac]

Wow! Big score from one dumpster!!

[@msylvain59]

When your spaceship is complete, go scrapping on the Moon and Mars, there is a bunch of abandonned probes and robots to retrieve up there !

[@marysaunders6977]

What a fantastic dive Mike good on you 👏👏👏👏

[@aceinto]

Hey Mike, love the videos. This one was some hard work. Maybe a cordless drill would have helped separate those big panels so you could have moved them. Hope the stuff is still there when you go back! Keep it up, will be looking forward to see how much you make out of that.

[@pmyhill]

Huge effort Mike !! Awesome haul !! Can't wait to see the scrap run 👍

[@gothicangel6313]

Graphite molds!!!!! Now THAT'S something. Probably from a plastic molding company. That's cool! 🤙🤙🤙💙💙💙

[@gordonbuffington1318]

It,s always great watching Dumpster Daddy

[@sarasills7259]

I am glad you got all of the metal that you could, but that should have been a metal recycling dumpster. We have all got to learn recycle and reuse everything we can . This earth will not last at the rate we are all dumping metal plastic and paper. Much less what we are using up to make new things like trees. No trees and we won't be able to breathe. Thanks for all you do.

[@martinvs6415]

All the cardboard in his other videos just amazes me that it actually gets dumped. Lots of lazy people down that way, it seems. But not Mike! I would never keep up with him.

[@robertjean659]

Woohoo, bonus bin that one. 👍👍

[@Finallyretired2022]

I keep waiting for you to pull out Excalibur ! You worked hard for this load. When you didn’t get excited about all that wiring I knew you were just about done. Probably going to have to take tomorrow off. Great job !!

[@jennyhayden9174]

I was getting nervous, as you were pulling all the metal holding up those heavy slabs😳 glad you got out without injury.

[@thinklikeadog007]

You've just qualified for the Scrapper Olympics! Let's come up with Events.. I'll start: Scrap Truck-bed Toss, Dumpster Juice Hurdles, Curbside Sprints...

[@shqa574]

🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟 Gold medalist 🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@cyndifinnegan3738]

That’s all from a raised office floor system used in A/C. The heavy panels are for sound proofing the flat plates are glued to the floor with the square tubing.

[@rexterrier1]

The cement holes & aluminum would make a good cement project for crafters.

[@frododavis9082]

raised floor system for a computer room. the stands hold a 4 sided cross looking thing, the panel corners set inside the cross. this is done so that the big ass computers can be hooked up under the floor and cold air flows under the floor up into the units.

[@user-dk1rl3iv4o]

it's flooring in a computer room. it's raised up so the wires can run under the floor in stead of overhead. Your gathering the frame work that holds the squares.

[@marylousinger3489]

I have faith in you, Mike. You can do it!!!

[@judithkehoffer9751]

You fight that trash. Loves u Mike

[@TheMarynron]

Phew....glad that one is done! Gotta be strong!

[@sellison2192]

I was yelling at my phone throw behind yourself never in front. Lol.

[@melvinyoung3474]

Those steel Concrete things are for sound dampening, water control, and they are heatsinks. Used primarily in a computer room floor.

[@danieljameschamberlin1726]

I've said it before and I'll say it again invest in a come along pulley. Use it to left things out of your way or to help lift a big thing out of the bin.

[@larryjohns8823]

Those squares are data center raised floor panels and the metal support rods. The panels are sticky on the smooth side as they put carpet squares on them.

[@hazelpalma7200]

Sweat never hurt anybody ! There is still a lot more, there. You quit to often, but good job!! If very is a lot in the other one, but I know, you will talk your self out of it! I still enjoy watching you.

[@mrfxm55]

I think you should include some of your famous phrases on your shirts like "what do we have here ya'll ?" LoL

[@michaelcallais2926]

That’s all called floating floors used in electronic rooms. We used to install them on offshore boats. They would run all their wiring in troughs under these floors. If you would’ve used a Philip screwdriver and take those panels apart, you would have made a fortune.

[@moondog4313]

Some businesses don't care how much they fill the landfills with recyclable stuff. It makes me so sick how they don't care

[@gargalash9191]

i know some container companies actually separate the materials from mixed containers.

[@MommaOG]

Yesss sir Mike what a haul my guy, lots of scrap today so happy for you ty for a great video😎🤟

[@thetezz0001]

Yess

[@ariesmariano4592]

Mike is super awesome to your video and very very nice work.I love your video

[@DavidSmith-sw5kg]

Anti-static computer room flooring. I worked on that back in 89’. What you have here is the scrap dumpster on a construction demolition project. The Diamond plate is aluminum. A Lucky 🍀 find 👍

[@philinfinite]

Wholy SCRAP! That's the pot at the end of the scrapper's rainbow!

[@ocheeslice]

They look like modular floor tiles. We use them in our server farm and run cables under the floor.

[@wolfgangricky]

I found them egg crate things before & took them to the scrapyard. They said Thank You.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Awesome haul Mike. You got some good scrap weight. I can’t wait to see how much it pays!!!

[@bobe8666]

Had to pause the video for a fiver man I'm glad we're almost there!

[@nelsonesquivel9127]

Those square plaques are data centre raised floor. It allows air conditioning and cable to run beneath the equipment. It’s heavy because it need to be reinforced to support the massive equipment weight.