Live Scrap Rates in Madurai
Today's prices across 20 scrap materials · Updated 20 May 2026 · 21+ verified buyers
Market Insight
Madurai scrap rates today — Brass ₹409.61/kg, Copper ₹615.66/kg, Iron ₹36.75/kg, Aluminum ₹157.63/kg. Compare with neighbouring cities and request live quotes from 21+ verified scrap buyers below.
Today Price Index
| AC Compressor | ₹99.22 |
| Aluminum | ₹157.63 |
| Brass | ₹409.61 |
| Car Battery | ₹67.78 |
| Car Body | ₹27.35 |
| Cardboard | ₹8.06 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1193.41 |
| Copper | ₹615.66 |
| E-Waste | ₹44.84 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹70.61 |
| Iron | ₹36.75 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹70.10 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹90.99 |
| Newspaper | ₹15.06 |
| Plastic | ₹12.89 |
| Radiator | ₹177.88 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹137.62 |
| Tin | ₹18.08 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹61.70 |
| UPS Battery | ₹64.63 |
Verified Buyers in Madurai
5 110, Anna Nagar, Madurai, Sathamangalam, Tamil Nadu 625020, India
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66/3b, Manikandan St, Bharathiyar, Jaihindpuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625011, India
Lakshmi Palaiya Irumbu Kadai
X5G9+HGP Alagar, Koil Road, Kadachanendhal, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625104, India
Anantha Metal Company Firm
43A, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009, India
Elim Traders (Waste Paper Store)
226, Nethaji Main Rd, near Karunai Hospital, B B Kulam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625002, India
SS paper store all waste things collection
RR Biryani, Lakshmi Puram First St, opposite Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009, India
Varalakshmi Waste Paper Shop
Kamarajar 1st street, Bi Bi Kulam Rd, near Suriya Clinic, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625002, India
Thirukumaran Waste Paper Store
2/917-3, Maruthu Pandiyar St, Anna Nagar, Vandiyur, Thasildar Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India
Shri Hariharan waste paper Store
W478+W4W, W Vadampokki St, Periyar, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
Sri Balamurugan Waste Paper Stores
21, Vengalakadai St, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
Jas waste paper store
Park Town, Thabaal Thanthi Nagar, Bama Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625017, India
DHASVIN WASTE PAPER&OLD SCRAP STORE
Corporation Work Shop, 58, Workshop Rd, Madurai Main, Madurai, Poondhotam, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
Ranjani Waste paper & scrap shop
T, rode, Perungudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625107, India
Shri Thiruvannamalai scrap bazar
Vandiyur, Thasildar Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India
MUTHIAH METALS & STORE
30a/1, 2nd East Main Rd, Anna Nagar, Sathamangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India
Muthu Metals Corporation
14/49, Lakshmipuram Cross St, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
️ செல்வா மெட்டல் மார்ட்
275, West Anuppanadi, Housing Board, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009, India
Chandran Metals
38-39, 2nd St, Lakshmipuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
S.V.கருப்பசாமி நாடார் பழைய மரக்கடை
69, Munichalai Rd, Munichalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009, India
About the Scrap Market in Madurai
Madurai, Tamil Nadu's cultural capital and a growing industrial city, has a vibrant scrap market fed by its textile mills, granite processing units, and auto component manufacturers. The SIDCO Industrial Estate and Kappalur industrial zone host numerous small and medium enterprises that generate consistent metal and plastic scrap. Madurai also serves as a regional scrap aggregation hub for nearby districts like Theni, Dindigul, and Sivaganga.
Iron and steel scrap from construction and old textile machinery are the most traded materials in Madurai. Copper from electrical rewinding shops and aluminum from household utensil manufacturing are also significant. Plastic scrap from PET bottles and HDPE containers forms a growing segment. Madurai's scrap prices generally align with the Tamil Nadu average, though they can dip 5-8% below Chennai rates due to lower industrial density.
The main scrap trading areas in Madurai are around Mattuthavani, Tallakulam, and the East Veli Street market. Most dealers offer pickup for quantities above 15 kg. Cash payment is the norm for household scrap. Sellers with larger quantities should approach recyclers near Kappalur industrial area directly — they typically pay 10-15% more than local kabadiwala for sorted, clean scrap.
Frequently Asked Questions — Madurai Scrap Market
What is today's scrap rate in Madurai?
Today's scrap rates in Madurai, Tamil Nadu are listed in the price index above. Iron scrap is currently at ₹36.75/kg, Copper at ₹615.66/kg, and Aluminum at ₹157.63/kg. These rates are updated daily based on market conditions.
How do I sell scrap in Madurai?
To sell scrap in Madurai, 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 Madurai?
Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in Madurai, 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 Madurai offer doorstep pickup?
Yes, most verified scrap dealers in Madurai 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 Madurai?
Scrap metal prices in Madurai 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 Madurai.
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Explore Scrap Rates by Material in Madurai
AC Compressor
₹99.22/kg
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Aluminum
₹157.63/kg
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Brass
₹409.61/kg
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Car Battery
₹67.78/kg
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Car Body
₹27.35/kg
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Cardboard
₹8.06/kg
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Catalytic Converter
₹1193.41/kg
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Copper
₹615.66/kg
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E-Waste
₹44.84/kg
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Inverter Battery
₹70.61/kg
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Iron
₹36.75/kg
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Lead Acid Battery
₹70.10/kg
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Lithium Ion Battery
₹90.99/kg
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Newspaper
₹15.06/kg
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Plastic
₹12.89/kg
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Radiator
₹177.88/kg
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Stainless Steel
₹137.62/kg
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Tin
₹18.08/kg
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Two Wheeler Battery
₹61.70/kg
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UPS Battery
₹64.63/kg
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