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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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. 😏👌
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.
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🇬🇧
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.
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 👍.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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. 🌝
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!
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 😂.
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 !!
Mike, I was watching on my cell phone and was actually turning my screen as you were working those bars free from under the other stuff. You are one tough hombre. I honestly would have given up half way through. Amazing amount of wires! Great video, I enjoy ever one you post. Thanks for sharing.
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
Get that scrap scrap mike and my grandson said watch your head mike lol thanks for sharing your everyday life with us and we enjoy watching all your videos be safe lance and family
Hay Mike that was a heck of a run there, hope it's all still there when you go back! I get a kick out of you talking while you dig, your funny as hell! keep it up mam thanks for the memories! lol, see you next time. Soon I hope
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.
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.
Damn, you hit the jackpot. Somebody tore down a data center. There’s going to be a ton of copper and fiber. Plus racks and possibly data cabinets. On the electrical side there’s going to be lots of copper. Good luck, big guy.
Hopefully there will be more good hits like this one, coming for you here in the near future gotta get you back in shape for the good finds. There nearing the end wasn't sure if the Scavenger was gonna be able to complete the task. Sure looked like the brother had run out of steam! Love the channel Mike, and wanting for nothing but the best for you and yours. Oh and great with shout outs for those other TH-cam scrappers which you kinda gave some recognition to, I'm sure that your viewers wish them the very best hopefully one day they might be able to amass the type of following which you have gained. Maybe they can learn something from the way in which you present your content 😉 keep up with the good work Mike the Scavenger you are deserving of any good thing that may be happening for you at this time.👏💪👍
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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! ☮️
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Looks like raised floor tiles from a data center
Yeah that’s what my systems engineer just said. You gotta be right! Careful, it’s got fire retardant.
Yep that's what it is raised flooring to run data and electrical under the floor to work Cubicles
Your exactly right aldo! Those are raised floor tiles and all that metal scrap he was gathering are the under supports for it.
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.
Wach you work hard
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.
You are gonna sleep good tonight- MIKE!- WHAT A WORK OUT!
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!!
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.
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.
yup thats exactly what they are.
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.
Hey Mike! Those panels look like the removable flooring used in an IT room
If it was for a computer room, it most likely would not be metal clad
It's a platform retro fit for a computer room....
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...
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That raised flooring in the open top would make nice patio in the backyard.
Everyone is 100% correct, it is server room/data center flooring "tiles" for raised floor, and each of them is super heavy! :)
The first open top was full of a raised flooring system.
That's what I was thinking that is.
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.
Ja genau
Love it!!
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
Awesome finds! So Worth the sweat come pay day! Thanks for taking us along and giving us some terrific camera angles tonight!
He's definitely getting back into the swing of things his videos are getting longer. Thank you mike
Mike, gotta hand it to you-you’re absolutely one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen,
Its self inflicted
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 !!! 😊🌈
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. 🇺🇸🇺🇸😄🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
You work so hard but look what you achieve from the environment.
And FOR the environment too. They ought to get after those companies that dump this instead of recycle the products.
Heat shields for your spaceship mike.
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. 😏👌
Yup, but if he got too space he'd find a way too scrap all the junk floating around!!! Lol
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.
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🇬🇧
Thought it was more like kerplunk....pull out the sticks and hope it don't all fall down.
The square panels are drop in flooring for a computer room. All the wiring and ac goes underneath it.
I watch ALOT of scrapping videos but this was THE BEST EVER! MISCLE BURN TOO
This is how much the few really feel about the environment. The many are recycling. God Bless and be safe.
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.
Yes, the raised floors are so cables can be run under them and into the bottom of computers or electrical equipment.
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 👍.
I was screamin at the monitor( your putting the crap on top of the aluminium diamondplate) 😆😆😆
I was yelling at my phone throw behind yourself never in front. Lol.
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.
Who needs the gym when you're diving like that? I was exhausted watching you!
Thanks!
I love how you ask questions like you're gonna get a response. Want to let you know, I talk back. Lmao
Love finding these gems I somehow missed over the years.
Phrase I won’t be repeating when my husband calls from work asking what I’m doing “ just getting my sweat on with Mike”!!
Lol
Hahahahaha
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!
It’s for a computer room the raised floor is to run all the cables and wires under the floor
So much scrap that you have to step over scrap to get to scrap..Amazing find..
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.
Good Thursday afternoon to you sir in the USA from Wellington Somerset in the UK
I would love that egg crate tile stuff for my drive way area that always washes away when it rains.
That's a whole ton of that galvanised metal there this place is a little gold mine Mike 👍👍
BEST DIVE EVER!!
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.
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.
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!
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
I would fly out to Texas and help him
A heavy-duty ratchet strap, hook up to lower pieces and turn the contents upside down.
I find myself trying to help you pull stuff! You sure are determined. That’s what makes you Mike the Scavenger 💪🏻 Wires!
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. 🌝
You should display those giant pieces as art display. I really like the colors
Why do I enjoy watching these videos so much? Am I a scrapper/ scavenger underneath it all?
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.!!
It,s always great watching Dumpster Daddy
Huge effort Mike !! Awesome haul !! Can't wait to see the scrap run 👍
Can't wait to see the scrap run. Nice haul. 😊
Your tenacity is inspiring!! 👍🏻👊🏻
Good morning ☀️
Stoked let's get it Mike.
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I think you could unscrew the big heavy things and get most of the scrap out. I would try it.
My 2 cents advice. Keep some water with you for all that work in the heat. Enjoy your videos take care.
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!
Some businesses don't care how much they fill the landfills with recyclable stuff. It makes me so sick how they don't care
i know some container companies actually separate the materials from mixed containers.
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 😂.
Awesome haul Mike. You got some good scrap weight. I can’t wait to see how much it pays!!!
Yesss sir Mike what a haul my guy, lots of scrap today so happy for you ty for a great video😎🤟
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 !!
What a fantastic dive Mike good on you 👏👏👏👏
Wow! Big score from one dumpster!!
I have faith in you, Mike. You can do it!!!
Mike, I was watching on my cell phone and was actually turning my screen as you were working those bars free from under the other stuff. You are one tough hombre.
I honestly would have given up half way through.
Amazing amount of wires!
Great video, I enjoy ever one you post. Thanks for sharing.
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
Get that scrap scrap mike and my grandson said watch your head mike lol thanks for sharing your everyday life with us and we enjoy watching all your videos be safe lance and family
Exhausted just watching that Mike:) you got a good haul there!
Great haul, love you back. Be safe ☺
Mike is super awesome to your video and very very nice work.I love your video
Awesome scrap run. Awesome Job, Love your channel ❤️
Nice score Mike! Most scrappers don’t follow there gut and quit while there ahead. Happy scrapping brother.. 😉✌️
Glad some one is finding stuff, Havnt found any thing in weeks here.
Hay Mike that was a heck of a run there, hope it's all still there when you go back! I get a kick out of you talking while you dig, your funny as hell! keep it up mam thanks for the memories! lol, see you next time. Soon I hope
Really enjoyed your video. Lots of great finds. God bless you and be safe 😊
Heck, those floor panels could be used as an outdoor groundcover.
saludos desde Uruguay, increible las cosas que encuentras. Adios, greetings from Uruguay, incredible things you find. Bye
That feeling you were having trouble naming, when you've done more than you thought you could have - it's afterglow, lol. Great video.
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.
I was getting nervous, as you were pulling all the metal holding up those heavy slabs😳 glad you got out without injury.
That wire!! i could make some trippy art from that wire.. the colors!! LOL!!
Thats alotta scrap.... man you worked your arse off! Great video
Woohoo, bonus bin that one. 👍👍
Scrappity scrap y*all! Just bought my first merch shirt from ya! Keep those videos coming! Nice score!
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.
Phew....glad that one is done! Gotta be strong!
That was a great haul for a couple of dumpsters . I'd go back for sure - might be more and it might be easier
Dude, if that ain't a mother load or what?! A Desert Punk moment," Money, money, money!"...... 💵 💵 💵!
Sit down Mike and take a break! 😎 You are such a hard worker!
You needed only 2 dumpsters to fill your truck awesome mike great haul 💪💪
Damn, you hit the jackpot. Somebody tore down a data center. There’s going to be a ton of copper and fiber. Plus racks and possibly data cabinets. On the electrical side there’s going to be lots of copper. Good luck, big guy.
It’s almost like PIC UP STICKS! Am I dating myself here? 1970s game. Hit the jackpot today! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Liked this video! Lifting all that heavy flooring was astonishing to me. 🌹
Hopefully there will be more good hits like this one, coming for you here in the near future gotta get you back in shape for the good finds. There nearing the end wasn't sure if the Scavenger was gonna be able to complete the task. Sure looked like the brother had run out of steam! Love the channel Mike, and wanting for nothing but the best for you and yours. Oh and great with shout outs for those other TH-cam scrappers which you kinda gave some recognition to, I'm sure that your viewers wish them the very best hopefully one day they might be able to amass the type of following which you have gained. Maybe they can learn something from the way in which you present your content 😉 keep up with the good work Mike the Scavenger you are deserving of any good thing that may be happening for you at this time.👏💪👍
You had me worried about your shins the whole time. Great haul!
Had to pause the video for a fiver man I'm glad we're almost there!