City Guide — Jaipur
Recycling Business in Jaipur 2026: Scrap Rates, Market & Opportunities
Guide to recycling business in Jaipur — scrap rates, scrap markets, waste management, informal sector, and how BIN creates opportunities.
Last updated 14 April 2026
Recycling Business in Jaipur: Scrap Market, Rates & Opportunities (2026)
Jaipur generates approximately 2,500-3,000 tonnes of solid waste daily. Rajasthan's capital has a growing recycling economy supported by tourism-driven waste, a strong handicraft and gem industry, and proximity to industrial centres in the Jaipur-Ajmer-Bhilwara belt.
Jaipur Scrap Market Overview
- Purana Bazar/Johari Bazaar area: Traditional metal scrap trading
- Sanganer: Paper recycling and handmade paper industry
- Sitapura Industrial Area: Formal recycling and processing facilities
- VKI (Vishwakarma Industrial Area): Metal scrap and fabrication
Jaipur's handmade paper industry in Sanganer creates unique demand for waste paper, in addition to standard recycling markets.
Scrap Rates in Jaipur (2026)
| Material | Rate Per Kg |
|---|---|
| PET bottles | Rs 11-14/kg |
| Mixed plastic | Rs 4-8/kg |
| Copper | Rs 545-690/kg |
| Aluminium | Rs 128-155/kg |
| Newspaper | Rs 12-14/kg |
| Cardboard/OCC | Rs 9-13/kg |
| Iron/steel | Rs 23-29/kg |
Jaipur rates are slightly below national averages due to fewer local recycling facilities and higher transport costs to major processing hubs.
Recycling Infrastructure
Formal Facilities
- Langadiyawas waste processing — JMC's primary waste facility
- RSPCB-authorised recyclers in Sitapura
- Sanganer paper recycling cluster — handmade paper from waste
- Gem and jewellery waste processors for metal recovery
Informal Sector
- Estimated 15,000-20,000 waste pickers
- Strong kabadiwala culture across the walled city and newer areas
- Tourism-generated waste creates collection opportunities in Old City
Opportunities
- Tourism waste: Hotels, restaurants, and tourist areas generate high-quality dry waste
- Gem industry waste: Metal recovery from jewellery manufacturing
- Handmade paper: Sanganer's paper industry buys sorted waste paper
- EPR compliance: Growing market for Rajasthan-based brands
How BIN Is Working in Jaipur
- Above-market rates for pickers: Rs 15-25/kg for PET vs. Rs 11-14/kg
- Kirana collection network — kiranas earn Rs 1,500-6,000/month
- UPI payments and insurance for registered pickers
- EPR and plastic credits linking Jaipur's collection to brand compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scrap rate in Jaipur today? PET: Rs 11-14/kg. Newspaper: Rs 12-14/kg. Copper: Rs 545-690/kg.
Where can I sell scrap in Jaipur? Local kabadiwallas, Purana Bazar scrap dealers, BIN collection points, and Sitapura industrial traders.
Is Sanganer paper recycling unique to Jaipur? Yes. Sanganer has a centuries-old tradition of handmade paper using recycled waste paper and cotton rags. This creates local demand for sorted waste paper at competitive rates.
Related: Recycling Business Agra | Scrap Rates India
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