If you have a stack of old newspapers, cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, metal items, electronics, or other recyclable waste sitting around your home, getting rid of it shouldn't require loading everything into a vehicle and searching for a nearby kabadi.

Kabad Sathi makes scrap collection easier by bringing the pickup to your doorstep in Kathmandu.

Here's what you can expect when you schedule a doorstep scrap pickup.

How does doorstep scrap pickup work in Kathmandu?

The process is straightforward:

1. Schedule a scrap pickup.
2. Choose a convenient date and time.
3. A Kabad Sathi collector comes to your location.
4. Your scrap is inspected and sorted where necessary.
5. The materials are weighed.
6. You receive the applicable price for your scrap.
7. The collection is completed.

The idea is simple: instead of taking your recyclable waste to a scrap dealer yourself, you can arrange for it to be collected from your home.

1. Book your scrap pickup

Start by scheduling a pickup with Kabad Sathi.

You can arrange a collection for common household scrap such as:

• Newspapers and old books
• Cardboard and cartons
• Paper and magazines
• Plastic bottles
• Glass bottles
• Aluminium and metal
• Old wires and cables
• Electronic waste
• Old appliances and other recyclable materials

If you're unsure whether something can be collected, you can contact us before scheduling your pickup.

2. A scrap collector comes to your doorstep

Once your pickup is scheduled, a collector comes to the provided location in Kathmandu.

This saves you the trouble of carrying bulky or heavy scrap through Kathmandu's busy streets and finding a suitable scrap dealer yourself.

For households, offices, shops, and other properties with accumulated recyclable materials, doorstep collection can be a much more convenient option.

3. Your scrap is inspected

Different types of scrap have different values.

Paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, glass, and electronic waste may need to be separated before their value can be determined accurately.

Some larger items or appliances may also require inspection before a price can be provided.

The purpose of inspection is simple: the price should be based on the material and condition of the items being collected rather than on an estimate based only on a description.

4. Scrap is weighed at the time of collection

Weight is an important part of scrap pricing.

For materials sold by weight, the collected scrap is weighed so that the quantity can be determined before the transaction is completed.

Keeping the weighing process visible helps make scrap collection more transparent and gives customers a clear understanding of how the final amount is calculated.

5. You receive the applicable scrap price

Scrap prices vary depending on the material, quality, condition, and current market conditions.

For example, the value of aluminium, copper, steel, cardboard, paper, and e-waste can be different.

This is why separating your scrap can make the collection process easier and help ensure that different materials are assessed appropriately.

For current rates, contact Kabad Sathi or check the latest prices available on our website.

6. Your scrap is collected for recycling

After the price and quantity are confirmed, the scrap is collected from your property.

Materials that can be recovered are sent into the appropriate recycling or processing channels rather than simply becoming another source of household waste.

This is particularly important for materials such as paper, metals, glass, plastics, and electronic waste, which can have value when properly recovered and processed.

What types of scrap can you give for pickup?

Kabad Sathi can help with a range of common recyclable materials, including:

Paper and cardboard

Old newspapers, books, magazines, office paper, cartons, cardboard, and other paper-based materials can be collected for recycling.

Metal

Common metal scrap can include aluminium, steel, tin, copper, brass, cans, and other metal items.

Plastic and glass

Plastic bottles, containers, glass bottles, and other recyclable packaging can be separated for collection.

Electronic waste

Old mobile phones, computers, cables, CDs, batteries, appliances, and other electronic items may fall under e-waste collection categories. Some electronic items may require inspection before collection.

How can I prepare my scrap before pickup?

You don't necessarily need to spend hours sorting your household waste before scheduling a collection.

However, separating obvious categories can make the process faster.

For example:

• Keep paper and cardboard together.
• Separate metals from paper and plastic.
• Keep glass bottles together where possible.
• Keep electronic items separate from ordinary household scrap.
• Remove unnecessary packaging from items when practical.

If you have a large mixed collection, don't worry about getting everything perfectly sorted. The collector can assess the materials during the pickup.

Why choose doorstep scrap collection in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu households and businesses regularly accumulate recyclable materials that are inconvenient to store and difficult to transport.

A doorstep scrap collection service can remove several common problems:

No need to transport heavy scrap yourself.

You don't have to load bags, boxes, metal items, or old appliances into your vehicle.

No need to search for a scrap dealer every time.

Instead of repeatedly looking for a nearby kabadi or scrap collector, you can schedule a collection when you have accumulated enough material.

More transparent weighing.

Knowing how much material you are handing over makes it easier to understand how the final value is calculated.

A more convenient way to recycle.

The easiest recycling system is often the one that fits into your existing routine.

Scrap pickup for homes, offices, and businesses

Doorstep scrap collection isn't limited to household waste.

Offices can accumulate large quantities of paper, cardboard, electronics, and old equipment. Shops and businesses may also have packaging materials, cartons, metal, plastic, and other recyclable waste.

Instead of allowing these materials to occupy valuable storage space, businesses can arrange scrap collection when sufficient material has accumulated.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kabad Sathi collect scrap from homes in Kathmandu?

Kabad Sathi provides doorstep scrap collection, allowing customers to arrange collection from their location. Check our current service coverage when scheduling your pickup.

What can I sell as scrap?

Common recyclable materials include paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metals, and certain electronic waste. Larger appliances and some specialised materials may require inspection.

Do I need to sort my scrap before pickup?

No. You can arrange a pickup without perfectly sorting everything. However, separating clearly different materials can make inspection and weighing faster.

How is scrap priced?

Scrap value depends on the material, quantity, quality, condition, and current market rates. Materials sold by weight are assessed according to their measured quantity.

Can I get scrap picked up from my office?

Yes, doorstep scrap collection can also be useful for offices and businesses that accumulate paper, cardboard, electronics, metal, and other recyclable materials. Confirm service availability for your location when booking.

How do I schedule a scrap pickup in Kathmandu?

You can schedule a pickup through Kabad Sathi's website and provide the required location and pickup details.

Make your scrap pickup easier

Old newspapers, cardboard boxes, bottles, metal, electronics, and other recyclable materials don't need to remain piled up in your home or office.

Instead of transporting everything yourself, schedule a doorstep scrap pickup with Kabad Sathi and let the collection come to you.

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