Scrap Rates in Jamshedpur (2026): Newspaper, Iron, Plastic, Copper & More

Wondering what your raddi is actually worth? Scrap rates in Jamshedpur change with the market, but here's a realistic guide to current per-kg doorstep buying rates so you're never short-changed by a street kabadiwala.

Paper & cardboard rates

• Newspaper (raddi): ₹13 – 16 / kg
• Books & office paper: ₹11 – 14 / kg
• Cardboard / cartons: ₹8 – 10 / kg

Metal scrap rates

Metals are the most valuable household scrap — and the ones where rigged weighing costs you the most. Always insist on digital weighing.

• Iron / steel: ₹26 – 30 / kg
• Steel utensils: ₹55 – 80 / kg
• Aluminium: ₹95 – 140 / kg
• Brass: ₹350 – 430 / kg
• Copper: ₹520 – 620 / kg

Plastic, e-waste & appliances

• Mixed plastic: ₹8 – 12 / kg
• PET bottles: ₹15 – 25 / kg
• Mixed e-waste: ₹35 – 45 / kg (priced on inspection)
• Old fridge: ₹800 – 2,500 / piece
• Split/window AC: ₹1,500 – 4,000 / piece

Note: metal prices move weekly with the commodity market, and e-waste and appliances are priced on inspection because condition and parts matter. Treat these as a guide — we confirm today's exact rate on WhatsApp before pickup.

Why do scrap rates change?

Paper and cardboard rates stay fairly steady through the year. Metal rates — iron, copper, brass, aluminium — move with global commodity prices and can swing 10–20% within a few weeks, which is why we always confirm the day's exact rate before pickup rather than locking a fixed number. E-waste and appliances depend on condition: a working fridge or AC with intact copper fetches far more than a stripped one.

Where we pick up in Jamshedpur

We offer free doorstep pickup across Jamshedpur — Sakchi, Bistupur, Sonari, Kadma, Mango, Telco, Adityapur, Golmuri, Jugsalai and Dimna Road. Whether it's a few kilos of newspaper from a home in Kadma or bulk metal from a workshop in Adityapur, the rate you're quoted is the rate you're paid, weighed on a digital scale in front of you.

Get the right rate, every time

The biggest reason people lose money on scrap isn't the rate — it's the weighing. At Raddiwala we use a digital scale and weigh in front of you, so the weight you see is the weight you're paid for. Free doorstep pickup, instant UPI or cash.