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Scrap Mama

October 21, 2026Selling scrap1 min read

What can you sell as scrap? A simple list for every home

Most homes have more sellable scrap than they think. Before you throw something away, check this list.

Paper

  • Old newspapers and magazines
  • Old books, copies and exam papers
  • Cardboard boxes and cartons

Plastic

  • Bottles and food containers
  • Buckets, mugs and broken plastic chairs
  • Hard plastic parts from old appliances

Metal

  • Iron rods, grills and old furniture frames
  • Steel utensils and almirahs
  • Aluminium cans, pots and window frames
  • Copper wire and brass fittings

Electronics and appliances

  • Laptops, desktop computers and mobile phones
  • TVs, fans and small kitchen appliances
  • Fridges, ACs and washing machines

Things we cannot take

  • Food waste and wet or oily paper
  • Medical waste
  • Paint, chemicals and other hazardous liquids

See today’s prices for each item on our Scrap Rates page. Not sure about something? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you if we can buy it.

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