Live Scrap Rates in Chennai
Today's prices across 20 scrap materials · Updated 20 May 2026 · 23+ verified buyers
Market Insight
Chennai scrap rates today — Brass ₹427.25/kg, Copper ₹649.81/kg, Iron ₹37.44/kg, Aluminum ₹162.37/kg. Compare with neighbouring cities and request live quotes from 23+ verified scrap buyers below.
Today Price Index
| AC Compressor | ₹101.26 |
| Aluminum | ₹162.37 |
| Brass | ₹427.25 |
| Car Battery | ₹69.74 |
| Car Body | ₹28.86 |
| Cardboard | ₹8.36 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1221.68 |
| Copper | ₹649.81 |
| E-Waste | ₹46.02 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹71.49 |
| Iron | ₹37.44 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹72.82 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹91.48 |
| Newspaper | ₹15.85 |
| Plastic | ₹13.61 |
| Radiator | ₹187.63 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹143.97 |
| Tin | ₹19.12 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹66.42 |
| UPS Battery | ₹67.78 |
Verified Buyers in Chennai
Clean Scrap Junk
57JX+6JR, 1, 10th St, Jothi Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600057, India
COMPUTER SCRAP BUYERS IN CHENNAI,BULK COMPUTER SCRAP BUYERS CHENNAI,COMPUTER SCRAP BUYERS& DEALERS CHENNAI,SELL E-WASTE SCRAP
1st Floor No, 1, Maraimalai Adigalar St, R Block, Q Block, MMDA Colony, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106, India
M Anthony Traders (Scrap Dealers)
No: 6, Vinayaga Avenue, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Okkiyam Thuraipakkam, next to Buhari Hotel OMR, Vivekananda Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097, India
M.R TRADERS WASTE PAPER MART l scrap buyer in chennai
No.40,muthu street, SH 49, Lalitha Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, India
Carbasket Vehicle Scrapping Platform
No.54, Seeyali Street, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
Anthony Traders E-waste Recycling collection centre.
No-9, OMR Service Rd, Sri Sowdeswari Nagar, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097, India
Car scrap chennai- A.R Auto Spare Parts
41/11A, Nagappan St, Pudupet, Komaleeswaranpet, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002, India
MARIYAPPAN TRADERS
Sai Baba Temple, 60, Rameswaram St, Postal Colony, Backside, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India
Scrap Dealers
5/694, 96, Burma Colony, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096, India
SARAVANA TRADERS SCRAP & OLD FURNITURE
R.O.B stree, Peters Colony, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014, India
LS Computer Scrap buyers in Chennai
No: 19 first floor, Varadharajan St, Kannammapet, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India
Crown-Tech Ewaste Solutions
326, Dewan Sahib Garden St, Pudupet, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014, India
Sri Jothee Waste Paper Company in Chennai
41/20, Anna Pillai St, Parrys, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
Plot No.8, KGL Nagar, Thanigai Nagar, Edayanchavadi, New Manali, Chennai - 600 103.
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C, 37, Kundrathur, Chennai, Sikkarayapuram, Tamil Nadu 600069, India
Pazhaiya Irumbu kadai
8, Kannabiran Kovil St, Pachaiyamman Nagar, Pallavaram, Chennai, St.Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu 600044, India
AJ Traders - Copper Scrap Buyer, Scrap Buyer, Aluminum Brass Scrap Buyer, House Hold Scrap Buyer
46, Thantai Periyar St, K K Nagar, MGR Nagar, Nesapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600078, India
முருகன் இரும்பு கடை
Punnangi puram 2nd Street, Sterling Rd, Ponnangipuram, Ambal Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034, India
Zara Chennai Scrap buyer (Used Car, Bike and all scrap)
MKN Rd, Ramapuram, Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
Scrap India
Main Road, Ram Nagar, Madipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600061, India
VSR Waste Paper, Scrap Shop
5/84, Sector 1, K. K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600078, India
VR Traders(Scrap Buyer in Chennai)
51B, 3rd St, Hanuman Nagar, Saraswati Nagar, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600062, India
MOBILE SCRAP DEALER CHENNAI
460, sembian road, Puzhal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600066, India
About the Scrap Market in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu's capital and a major port city, is the hub of South India's scrap metal trade. The city's automobile manufacturing corridor — home to Hyundai, Ford, Renault, and numerous auto ancillaries — generates enormous industrial scrap. Chennai Port and Ennore Port facilitate significant scrap metal imports, while industrial zones in Ambattur, Guindy, and Sriperumbudur drive recycling demand.
Automotive-grade steel and iron scrap are Chennai's forte, reflecting the city's status as India's Detroit. Copper from electrical and electronics manufacturing, aluminum from the auto parts industry, and growing volumes of e-waste from the IT corridor along OMR are actively traded. Chennai's scrap prices are typically 3-5% above the Tamil Nadu average, benefiting from strong port-driven export demand.
Major scrap markets in Chennai are concentrated around Sowcarpet, Royapuram, and the Ambattur industrial area. Dealers generally offer free pickup for 20 kg and above. Cash-on-pickup is standard for household quantities, while industrial sellers often work on weekly payment cycles. Getting quotes from both local kabadiwalas and industrial recyclers can yield significantly different prices — especially for copper and aluminum.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chennai Scrap Market
What is today's scrap rate in Chennai?
Today's scrap rates in Chennai, Tamil Nadu are listed in the price index above. Iron scrap is currently at ₹37.44/kg, Copper at ₹649.81/kg, and Aluminum at ₹162.37/kg. These rates are updated daily based on market conditions.
How do I sell scrap in Chennai?
To sell scrap in Chennai, check the current rates above, then contact a verified dealer from our directory. Most dealers offer doorstep pickup for quantities above 10-20 kg. Sort your scrap by material type (metal, paper, plastic) for better rates. Ensure you get digital weighing and agree on the per-kg rate before handing over your material.
Which scrap material is most valuable in Chennai?
Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in Chennai, trading at ₹550-750/kg depending on grade. This is followed by brass, stainless steel, aluminum (₹100-170/kg), and iron (₹24-36/kg). Even paper and plastic (₹8-16/kg) have meaningful value when sold in bulk.
Do scrap dealers in Chennai offer doorstep pickup?
Yes, most verified scrap dealers in Chennai offer free doorstep pickup for scrap above a minimum quantity (usually 10-20 kg). Some dealers may charge a small pickup fee for very small quantities. Contact the dealers listed in our directory above for their specific pickup policies and minimum requirements.
When is the best time to sell scrap in Chennai?
Scrap metal prices in Chennai typically peak during October to March (construction season) and dip during the off-season months. If you can store your scrap safely, timing your sale to the peak season can earn you 10-20% more. Check scraprates.in daily to track price trends in Chennai.
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Explore Scrap Rates by Material in Chennai
AC Compressor
₹101.26/kg
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Aluminum
₹162.37/kg
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Brass
₹427.25/kg
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Car Battery
₹69.74/kg
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Car Body
₹28.86/kg
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Cardboard
₹8.36/kg
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Catalytic Converter
₹1221.68/kg
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Copper
₹649.81/kg
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E-Waste
₹46.02/kg
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Inverter Battery
₹71.49/kg
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Iron
₹37.44/kg
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Lead Acid Battery
₹72.82/kg
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Lithium Ion Battery
₹91.48/kg
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Newspaper
₹15.85/kg
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Plastic
₹13.61/kg
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Radiator
₹187.63/kg
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Stainless Steel
₹143.97/kg
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Tin
₹19.12/kg
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Two Wheeler Battery
₹66.42/kg
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UPS Battery
₹67.78/kg
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