Waste Paper in Ukraine: How Much You Can Sell Books, Newspapers, and Cardboard in August 2025.

Some Ukrainians profitably sell scrap metal, handing over old constructions for recycling. Others do the same with paper. Earnings from waste paper are much lower since this secondary product is not very valuable. At the same time, companies offer various cooperation conditions, allowing one to choose a suitable option.The website Novyny.LIVE reports how much 1 kg of waste paper costs in Ukraine as of August 2025 and what is more profitable to hand over.

What Waste Paper Can Be Sold

The price of paper products depends on many factors. Firstly, the final earnings of the seller are affected by the volume of secondary raw materials. Secondly, the degree of preparedness for further processing (it is advisable to get rid of metal staples, sort by type, and stack them). The third factor is the degree of contamination. Acceptance points allow contamination of up to 5% without reducing the price. If the level is higher, one will have to go without part of their profit. In cases of high humidity of the material, the price also drops, so this should be carefully monitored. Additionally, the type of waste paper, appearance of the paper, and even payment format play a significant role. Very often, with cashless payment methods, the price per kilogram of raw material will be slightly higher than with cash payments. This nuance should be directly clarified with the buyer. Ukrainians can hand over various paper products, including books, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, cardboard boxes, notebooks, office paper, and much more.

Waste Paper Prices in Ukraine

We found out how much 1 kg of various types of waste paper can be sold for in Ukraine. As of mid-August 2025, the following average prices were recorded:

• archives (A4) and books - starting from 5 UAH;
• newspapers and magazines - starting from 4.5 UAH;
• cardboard - starting from 4 UAH;
• paper corners - starting from 3.8 UAH;
• paper spools - starting from 3.8 UAH.

Prices may vary depending on the locality. The figures mentioned above are relevant for Kyiv and the region, but in Odesa or Dnipro, around 4 UAH/kg will be given for books and magazines. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, the average price for cardboard/office waste paper is around 3.5 UAH per kilogram.

What Else Ukrainians Should Know

It is worth noting that Ukrainians can

earn several thousand UAH

by selling coins minted between 2019-2024 to numismatists. The largest sums are paid for old metal coins; however, products from recent years also hold significant value for collectors. We also wrote about where Ukrainians should

invest their first 100 dollars

. A good option for someone who has not previously engaged in investing is government domestic loan bonds. The maximum yield of these bonds is nearly 20%.The article provides information about the earning opportunities for Ukrainians involved in collecting and processing waste paper. It describes the criteria determining the price of waste paper and presents average prices for various types of paper products in Ukraine. For those pondering their own business, useful advice on selling coins and investing 100 dollars is also included.