City Guide — Ahmedabad
Recycling Business in Ahmedabad 2026: Scrap Rates, Market & Opportunities
Guide to recycling business in Ahmedabad — scrap rates, textile waste, plastic recycling, informal sector, and how BIN is creating opportunities.
Last updated 14 April 2026
Recycling Business in Ahmedabad: Scrap Market, Rates & Opportunities (2026)
Ahmedabad generates approximately 4,500-5,500 tonnes of solid waste daily. Gujarat's largest city has a strong industrial base — textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals — that drives both waste generation and recycled material demand. The city's entrepreneurial culture makes it a fertile ground for recycling businesses.
Ahmedabad Scrap Market Overview
- Saraspur/Kalupur: Traditional scrap trading hub in old Ahmedabad
- Naroda Industrial Area: Metal and industrial scrap
- Narol/Vatva: Plastic recycling units and chemical waste
- Odhav: Paper mills and packaging recyclers
Gujarat's industrial corridor between Ahmedabad and Surat creates strong demand for recycled materials, particularly plastics and metals.
Scrap Rates in Ahmedabad (2026)
| Material | Rate Per Kg |
|---|---|
| PET bottles | Rs 12-15/kg |
| Mixed plastic | Rs 5-9/kg |
| Copper | Rs 550-700/kg |
| Aluminium | Rs 130-160/kg |
| Newspaper | Rs 13-15/kg |
| Cardboard/OCC | Rs 10-14/kg |
| Iron/steel | Rs 24-30/kg |
| Textile waste | Rs 8-20/kg |
Recycling Infrastructure
Formal Facilities
- Pirana waste processing site — AMC's main waste management facility
- GPCB-authorised recyclers across Naroda, Vatva, and Odhav industrial areas
- Textile recycling units in Ahmedabad-Surat corridor
- Paper mills in the Ahmedabad-Vapi belt
Informal Sector
- Estimated 25,000-35,000 waste pickers
- Strong Gujarati kabadiwala ("bhangar-wala") culture
- Informal textile waste sorting and recycling in Saraspur area
Unique Strengths
- Proximity to Mundra and Kandla ports for export-grade scrap
- Strong textile recycling infrastructure (Panipat-Ahmedabad-Surat triangle)
- Gujarat's business-friendly policies encourage formal recycling operations
- Growing rPET demand from Gujarat's packaging industry
Starting a Recycling Business in Ahmedabad
Opportunity Areas
- Textile waste recycling: Gujarat's massive textile industry creates enormous waste streams
- Plastic recycling: Naroda-Vatva cluster has established infrastructure
- Chemical drum and container recycling: Pharmaceutical sector generates HDPE/PP waste
- EPR compliance services: For Gujarat-based FMCG and pharma brands
Investment Guide
| Model | Investment | Expected Monthly Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Collection point | Rs 80K-2L | Rs 35K-90K |
| Aggregation centre | Rs 6-18L | Rs 1.2-4L |
| Recycling unit | Rs 40L-3Cr | Rs 4-20L |
How BIN Is Working in Ahmedabad
- Above-market rates for waste pickers: Rs 15-25/kg for PET
- Instant UPI payments for every transaction
- Kirana collection points across the city — kiranas earn Rs 1,500-6,000/month
- Insurance coverage for registered waste pickers
- EPR credits and plastic credits — connecting Gujarat's recycling capacity to national brand compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scrap rate in Ahmedabad today? PET: Rs 12-15/kg. Newspaper: Rs 13-15/kg. Copper: Rs 550-700/kg. Aluminium: Rs 130-160/kg.
Where can I sell scrap in Ahmedabad? Saraspur scrap market, local bhangar-walas, BIN collection points, and online scrap platforms. For bulk, contact traders in Naroda or Odhav.
Is textile waste recycling profitable in Ahmedabad? Yes. Gujarat's textile recycling industry processes millions of tonnes annually. Pre-consumer textile waste (factory offcuts) commands Rs 15-25/kg depending on fibre type and quality.
Related: Recycling Business Surat | Recycling Business Pune | Scrap Rates India
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