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Dutch computer wrecker scavenges obsolete machines for metals
Jan Meijers, a 36 year old Dutchman, salvages gold silver and platinum from old computers discarded by firms across Europe. He strips items weighing tons using saws and hammers to extract metals for refiners in Belgium Germany England and France. He foresees job obsolescence as microprocessors shrink future machines.
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Netherlands Association of Computer Users
Belgium
Germany
England
France
Holland
IBM