By Quick answer: Every scrap material has its own grades and buyers. Iron and steel (MS, HMS, cast iron) goes to re-rolling mills and foundries, copper, brass and aluminium to non-ferrous recyclers, paper and cardboard to paper mills, plastic to registered recyclers, and e-waste and batteries only to authorised recyclers. Sort by material and grade to get the right buyer and the best rate. Find buyers for your scrap.
Iron and steel scrap
| Grade | What it includes |
|---|---|
| HMS 1 | Thick, clean steel pieces such as plates, beams and structural sections |
| HMS 2 | Thinner and mixed steel such as sheets, light sections and galvanised items |
| MS scrap | Mild steel cuttings, rods, angles and fabrication waste |
| Cast iron | Machine bodies, pipes, manhole covers and engine blocks |
| Turnings and borings | Machining waste, priced lower |
Iron scrap is the largest volume in Purvanchal, from factories, demolitions, old sheds and workshops. Rates follow the steel market. For loads of a few tonnes or more, weigh on a dharam kanta. See iron and steel scrap buyers in Varanasi and in Chandauli.
Copper and brass
Copper is the most valuable common scrap. Bare bright copper wire fetches more than insulated cable or mixed copper; motor and transformer winding is priced on copper content. Brass comes from taps, valves, fittings and utensils; Mirzapur's brassware trade generates regular brass scrap. Keep copper and brass separate and dry. See copper and brass scrap buyers.
Aluminium and stainless steel
Aluminium scrap includes sheets, extrusions (window and door sections), utensils, wire and castings. Stainless steel (SS 202 and 304) comes from commercial kitchens, hotels, hospitals and food factories. Magnets help: most stainless steel 304 is non-magnetic, while iron is strongly magnetic. See aluminium and SS scrap buyers.
Paper and cardboard
| Type | Typical source |
|---|---|
| OCC (old corrugated cartons) | Shops, warehouses, e-commerce, factories |
| Newspaper and magazines | Homes, offices, libraries |
| Office paper and records | Offices, banks, schools (ask for shredding) |
| Books and notebooks | Schools, colleges, printers |
| Duplex and kraft | Packaging and printing units |
Keep paper dry and baled or bundled. Confidential records should be shredded under supervision. See waste paper, cardboard and raddi buyers.
Plastic
PET bottles, HDPE drums and cans, PP bags and crates, and LDPE film each go to different recyclers. Clean, sorted plastic sells better than mixed or dirty plastic. Under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, plastic should go to registered recyclers. See plastic scrap buyers.
E-waste and batteries
Computers, laptops, servers, printers, UPS units, mobile phones and circuit boards are e-waste, and lead-acid inverter and vehicle batteries are battery waste. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, they should go to authorised recyclers, dealers or collection points, not to informal burning or dismantling. Offices should wipe or physically destroy hard disks before handing over. See e-waste and battery scrap buyers.
Old machinery and factory scrap
Old machines may be worth more as working second-hand equipment than as scrap, so ask buyers to value usable machines separately. Plant dismantling needs a cutting crew, crane, trucks, safety precautions and site clean-up. Factories in Ramnagar Industrial Area, Chandpur and Satharia often sell complete lines when upgrading. See old machinery and factory scrap buyers in Chandauli and our Ramnagar Industrial Area guide.
Appliances
Old ACs, fridges, coolers, washing machines and geysers contain copper, aluminium, steel and plastic, plus refrigerant gas and compressor oil that should be handled by trained technicians. See appliance scrap buyers.
Construction and demolition scrap
Building sites and demolitions produce TMT rod pieces, binding wire, shuttering plates, scaffolding, roofing sheets, doors, windows and grills. Keep metal separate from debris; mixed loads are priced low. See construction and demolition scrap buyers and our guide to TMT steel.
Buying scrap in bulk
Foundries, re-rolling mills, paper mills and plastic recyclers who need regular supply can source sorted lots from aggregators across the region. See bulk scrap lots for sale in Varanasi.
Scrap buyers by city
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Varanasi
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Chandauli
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Ghazipur
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Jaunpur
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Mirzapur
- Iron and steel scrap buyers in Azamgarh
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Varanasi
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Chandauli
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Ghazipur
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Jaunpur
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Mirzapur
- Waste paper and cardboard buyers in Azamgarh
Read how to sell scrap in bulk: rates, weighing and paperwork.
Key takeaways
- Sort by material and grade: iron (HMS, MS, cast iron), copper, brass, aluminium, SS, paper, plastic, e-waste.
- Clean, dry and sorted scrap fetches better rates.
- E-waste and batteries must go to authorised recyclers; plastic to registered recyclers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is HMS scrap?
Heavy melting scrap: steel scrap sorted by thickness for melting. HMS 1 is thicker and cleaner; HMS 2 includes thinner and mixed steel.
Which scrap is the most valuable?
Copper, followed by brass and aluminium. Clean, bare copper wire gets the highest rate among common scrap.
Can I sell e-waste to any kabadi?
E-waste should go to authorised recyclers or dealers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Bulk consumers such as companies and institutions should keep proof of handover.
Is plastic scrap worth selling?
Yes, when sorted and clean. PET bottles, HDPE drums and PP crates have steady demand from recyclers.