Honest Comparison
SCRAPYARD vs Kabadiwala
An honest, data-backed comparison. Who actually gives you a better deal?
Real Example: 100kg of Iron Scrap
❌ Kabadiwala
Quoted rate: ₹22/kg (market is ₹32)
Weighed on spring scale: 95 kg (5kg "lost")
Payment: Cash, next day
₹2,090
₹22 × 95kg
✅ SCRAPYARD
Live market rate: ₹32/kg
Digital scale: 100 kg exact
Payment: Instant UPI
₹3,200
₹32 × 100kg
You earn ₹1,110 MORE with SCRAPYARD
That's 53% more for the same scrap
Full Comparison
| Factor | SCRAPYARD | Kabadiwala |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Rates | Live market rates (up to 40% more) | 20–40% below market |
| Weighing Method | Certified digital scale - 100% accurate | Spring scale - often inaccurate |
| Payment Speed | Instant via Cash/UPI/Bank | Cash only, sometimes delayed |
| Timing | You choose the slot, 24/7 | Comes when he wants |
| Booking | App/Website/WhatsApp | Shout from balcony or wait |
| Documentation | Itemised receipt, GST invoice available | No receipt, no record |
| Transparency | 100% - rate shown before pickup | Zero - take it or leave it |
| Material Coverage | All types including e-waste, appliances | Limited to basic scrap |
| E-Waste Compliance | CPCB-certified, certificate provided | Illegal disposal, no compliance |
| Service Area | 30+ cities across India | Your street only |
When is Kabadiwala Still OK?
We believe in being honest. The local kabadiwala still makes sense for:
- •Very small quantities (1–3 kg) not worth booking a pickup for
- •Immediate cash needed and no digital payment preferred
- •Paper/cardboard where rate differences are small
For everything else - metals, e-waste, appliances, bulk quantities - SCRAPYARD gives you significantly better value every time.
Try SCRAPYARD Once. We'll Prove It.
Book your first free pickup. Compare what we pay vs your kabadiwala's last quote.