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How doorstep recycling is changing Kathmandu Valley

24 July 2026 · Hamro Kabadi team

For decades, selling scrap in Kathmandu meant waiting for a kabadiwala to pass by, then haggling over a hand-held spring scale. Nobody was quite sure of the weight or the rate.

What's different now

  • Published rates. Our rate card is public, so you know roughly what you'll earn before anyone arrives.
  • Certified digital scales. Every item is weighed in front of you. You read the display yourself.
  • Instant digital payment. Cash is still welcome, but most customers now choose eSewa, Khalti or Fonepay.
  • Booking in a minute. Choose a slot online and the details reach our dispatcher on WhatsApp.

Why it matters

Kathmandu Valley generates hundreds of tonnes of waste every day, and a large share of it is recyclable metal, paper and plastic. Every kilo that is collected and sorted at the doorstep is a kilo that never reaches Sisdol landfill.

Recycling works best when it is also the easiest option. That's the whole idea behind doorstep pickup.

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