Scrap Rates in Tamil Nadu
Today's average scrap rates and verified dealers across Tamil Nadu. See state-wide prices for iron, copper, brass, aluminum and more below — or pick your city for local rates.
The recycling economy of Tamil Nadu rests on its textile mills and leather processing base. Industrial clusters around SIPCOT industrial parks generate factory surplus and machinery scrap, which an established dealer network moves on to foundries, rolling mills and recyclers within and beyond the state.
The metals traded most in Tamil Nadu include automobile dismantling scrap and textile machinery parts, plus standard household scrap such as copper wiring, aluminium utensils and iron. Pricing in the state is competitive, supported by strong demand from local foundries and auto-ancillary units; the averages above are refreshed daily against live market rates.
Rates differ across Tamil Nadu's cities — places closer to industrial hubs usually pay a little more for ferrous scrap. Choose your city below for verified local dealers and today's exact rates. Sorting scrap by metal type before selling can raise the payout by 10–20%.
Today's Average Scrap Rates in Tamil Nadu
Average price per kg across 121 cities in Tamil Nadu, updated 23 June 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹99.93/kg | ₹93.27 – ₹105.51 |
| Aluminum | ₹155.50/kg | ₹146.09 – ₹163.16 |
| Brass | ₹428.13/kg | ₹401.04 – ₹456.84 |
| Car Battery | ₹66.03/kg | ₹61.80 – ₹69.78 |
| Car Body | ₹26.24/kg | ₹24.58 – ₹28.17 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.93/kg | ₹7.49 – ₹8.36 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,207.34/kg | ₹1,140.06 – ₹1,279.29 |
| Copper | ₹589.74/kg | ₹551.78 – ₹642.41 |
| E-Waste | ₹45.15/kg | ₹42.95 – ₹47.80 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹72.35/kg | ₹67.57 – ₹77.23 |
| Iron | ₹33.88/kg | ₹32.33 – ₹36.26 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹67.24/kg | ₹63.39 – ₹72.05 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹91.23/kg | ₹85.96 – ₹95.46 |
| Newspaper | ₹14.30/kg | ₹13.42 – ₹15.09 |
| Plastic | ₹13.56/kg | ₹12.84 – ₹14.39 |
| Radiator | ₹190.66/kg | ₹181.70 – ₹200.94 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹133.68/kg | ₹126.88 – ₹141.31 |
| Tin | ₹17.62/kg | ₹16.59 – ₹18.53 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹61.92/kg | ₹58.64 – ₹65.14 |
| UPS Battery | ₹66.90/kg | ₹62.62 – ₹70.35 |