Raddi (old paper) and gatta (cardboard) are the most common household scrap in Pakistan. They are sold by the kilogram, so small improvements add up.
Sort into these piles
- Newspaper (akhbar): the classic raddi.
- Books and notebooks: remove plastic covers and spiral bindings.
- White office paper: often priced above newspaper.
- Cardboard (gatta): flattened boxes and cartons.
Keep it dry
Damp paper weighs more, and buyers know it: they will cut the price or the weight. Store raddi off the floor and away from the kitchen and bathroom.
Protect your privacy
Remove or shred bank statements, letters, school records and anything with your CNIC number before you sell.
Check today's raddi rate and today's gatta rate, or see selling raddi from home.