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Help for kabadiwalas

Take pickups, weigh and pay in a minute, set your prices and sell to preprocessors.

Guides

Step by step, with pictures.

Common questions

Tap a question to see the answer.

Why do I have to be verified?

Households trust you at their door. Checking every shop keeps them safe and makes your verified badge mean something.

How long does the check take?

Usually 12 to 24 hours after you send your application. If we need anything else, we tell you exactly what.

Do I need a GST number?

No, it's optional. Add it if you have one.

Can I set my own prices?

Yes, for every material, as long as it's not below the minimum price Luma.Green sets.

I don't have a vehicle. Can I still join?

Yes. Households can bring materials to your shop. Saathi collections for shops without a vehicle are coming later.

What is auto-accept?

When it's on, every new request in your area is accepted straight away, even at night. Turn it off when you can't go.

What happens if I reject a request?

It goes to the next nearest kabadiwala. The household isn't told who said no.

Does Luma.Green pay the household for me?

No. You pay them in cash or UPI at the door. The app records how much and how.

How am I paid when I sell to a preprocessor?

Business payments use the payment gateway. Check the order for its current payment status.

I didn't get the SMS code

Wait 30 seconds and tap Resend. Check the number is right and your phone has signal. A code works for 5 minutes.

I have a new phone or a new number

New phone, same number: just sign in again. New number: call us, and we'll move your account once we've checked it's you.

Who can see my shop?

Once you're approved, your shop name, area and hours are public so households can find you. Your documents stay private.

Videos

Short videos in your language.

  • Your first day on Luma.Green

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    4 min

  • Weigh and pay in a minute

    Video coming soon

    2 min

  • Setting your prices

    Video coming soon

    3 min

Training

Short lessons. Mark each one done as you go.

Your training

0 of 5 done

  1. 1

    Using the app

    3 min

    • Sign in with your number and an SMS code.
    • Accept or reject new requests quickly.
    • Turn auto-accept on only when you can go.
    Open the guide
  2. 2

    Weighing fairly

    3 min

    • Zero the scale in front of the household.
    • Weigh each material on its own.
    • Show the total before you pay.
    Open the guide
  3. 3

    Handling materials safely

    3 min

    • Gloves and closed shoes, every time.
    • Lift with your legs, and get help over 25 kg.
    • Keep batteries and e-waste apart.
    Open the guide
  4. 4

    Serving households well

    2 min

    • Call before you go and arrive in your slot.
    • Be polite and weigh where they can see.
    • Pay before you leave, every time.
    Open the guide
  5. 5

    Demo: Selling to preprocessors

    3 min

    • Record your sorting so your stock is right.
    • Show your stock to preprocessors near you.
    • Business payments use the payment gateway. Check the order for its current payment status.
    Open the guide

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