Scrap dealers cost in Kolkata
How much will a scrap dealer cost in Kolkata?
Pick what needs doing — one small job or the whole list — and get an itemised range for Kolkata before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified scrap dealers once you create your free account.
What do you need done?
Pick everything that applies — you can combine several jobs or roles in one request.
Scrap dealers rate card for Kolkata (November 2026)
16 jobs and roles priced for your city tier: typical rates per unit, with no visit charge. Material and consumables are extra unless noted.
Household scrapPaper, plastic, metal
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper | ₹18 per kg | Rate paid to you |
| Cardboard & books | ₹13 per kg | |
| Mixed plastic | ₹16 per kg | |
| Iron | ₹39 per kg | |
| Aluminium | ₹170 per kg | |
| Copper | ₹750 per kg | |
| Brass | ₹490 per kg |
Appliances & furniturePer piece
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ₹1,560 per unit | Condition based |
| Washing machine | ₹1,170 per unit | |
| Air conditioner | ₹3,250 per unit | |
| Furniture, per item | ₹390 per unit |
E-wasteComputers and electronics
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop or computer | ₹910 per unit | Authorised e-waste handler |
| Mobile phone | ₹200 per unit | |
| Inverter or car battery | ₹110 per kg |
Commercial & vehiclesBulk and scrap vehicles
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shop or factory scrap | ₹33 per kg | Mixed load, weighed on site |
| Scrap vehicle | ₹23,400 per unit | Papers required |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the scrap dealers's quote.
What affects a scrap dealer's price in Kolkata
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the scrap dealer brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Quantity. Quantities over four are stepped down, and a longer engagement gets a better daily rate.
Market rates for Kolkata's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the scrap dealer's quote, which you see before anyone starts.