Live Scrap Rates in Erode
Market Insight
Today, the Iron scrap price in Erode is ₹38.45/kg.
Today Price Index
| AC Compressor | ₹99.65 |
| Aluminum | ₹156.78 |
| Brass | ₹447.26 |
| Car Battery | ₹69.68 |
| Car Body | ₹28.66 |
| Cardboard | ₹8.20 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1219.85 |
| Copper | ₹647.16 |
| E-Waste | ₹45.65 |
| Iron | ₹38.45 |
| Newspaper | ₹14.96 |
| Plastic | ₹13.09 |
| Radiator | ₹193.31 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹133.01 |
| Tin | ₹19.06 |
Verified Buyers in Erode
Balu A2Z Scrap buyer
KANIRAVUTHAR KULAM, 15/4, Sathy Rd, near IOB BANK, BHARATHI NAGAR, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638004, India
Bala Abirami Plastics
317/320, Cauvery Rd, Karungalpalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638003, India
Perumal Scraps
Perumal, scraps, Bhavani Main Road, opp. to hp, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638005, India
Shanmathi scrap
SF.No.47/1,Ring Road, Muthugoundampalayam, po, Lakkapuram, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638002, India
Scrap Buyers - SNT Recycling House
6/1330/B, 2nd St, K K Nagar, Mettunasuvanpalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638316, India
CHENNIAPPAN MATERIAL RECOVERING FACILITY (CMRF)
Kandampalayam, Karumandisellipalayam, Old, Perundhurai - Bhavani Rd, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638052, India
Dhanalakshmi Scrap Dealer
9M4W+W3J, Soolai, EPB Nagar, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638004, India
JR Traders
Nethaji Rd, near Baby Hospital, Kalukadimedu, Surampattivalasu, Marapalam, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638001, India
KEP E WASTE TRADERS
53, Krishnampalayam Rd, Ramamoorthy Nagar, Karungalpalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638003, India
S M TRADERS
398, Perundurai Rd, Nggo Colony, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638011, India
About the Scrap Market in Erode
Erode, a major commercial center in western Tamil Nadu, has a scrap market driven by its textile processing, turmeric trading, and transport industries. The city's powerloom clusters, dyeing units, and lorry body-building workshops generate consistent metal scrap. Erode's strategic location at the junction of major highways connecting Salem, Coimbatore, and Tiruppur makes it a natural scrap aggregation point for the Kongu region.
Steel and iron scrap from lorry body-building workshops and textile machinery form the bulk of Erode's trade. Copper from dyeing unit motors and electrical equipment, aluminum from transport body panels, and stainless steel from turmeric and food processing equipment are also traded. Erode's prices generally track the Tamil Nadu average, sitting between Salem and Coimbatore rates — competitive for ferrous metals from the transport industry.
Key scrap trading areas include Perundurai Road (transport cluster), Bhavani Road market, and the SIDCO Industrial Estate. For transport-grade steel and body scrap, approach dealers near the lorry body-building cluster on the Salem highway. Most dealers pick up from 15 kg. Cash is the norm. Erode's market benefits from high pass-through traffic — dealers from multiple cities compete, keeping rates fair for sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions — Erode Scrap Market
What is today's scrap rate in Erode?
Today's scrap rates in Erode, Tamil Nadu are listed in the price index above. Iron scrap is currently at ₹38.45/kg, Copper at ₹647.16/kg, and Aluminum at ₹156.78/kg. These rates are updated daily based on market conditions.
How do I sell scrap in Erode?
To sell scrap in Erode, 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 Erode?
Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in Erode, 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 Erode offer doorstep pickup?
Yes, most verified scrap dealers in Erode 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 Erode?
Scrap metal prices in Erode 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 Erode.
Disclaimer: All scrap prices displayed on this page are indicative market rates provided for informational purposes only. Actual transaction prices in Erode may vary based on material quality, quantity, and individual dealer policies. ScrapRates.in does not guarantee any specific price from any dealer. We recommend contacting multiple dealers and comparing quotes before making a selling decision.
Explore Scrap Rates by Material in Erode
AC Compressor
₹99.65/kg
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Aluminum
₹156.78/kg
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Brass
₹447.26/kg
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Car Battery
₹69.68/kg
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Car Body
₹28.66/kg
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Cardboard
₹8.20/kg
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Catalytic Converter
₹1219.85/kg
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Copper
₹647.16/kg
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E-Waste
₹45.65/kg
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Iron
₹38.45/kg
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Newspaper
₹14.96/kg
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Plastic
₹13.09/kg
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Radiator
₹193.31/kg
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Stainless Steel
₹133.01/kg
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Tin
₹19.06/kg
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