Chongqing Economic and Information Commission Hosts Symposium on Waste Power Battery Recycling and Utilization

Published: Jun 17, 2026 18:20

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Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology recently held a symposium on waste power battery recycling. The meeting emphasized strengthening inter-departmental and municipal-district coordination, aligning with national regulations, implementing targeted measures for key issues, and building a long-term whole-chain recycling governance system via government-enterprise cooperation.

It required enhancing information traceability: launching data reporting on the national NEV power battery traceability platform, and strictly enforcing the battery digital ID system. Standardized disposal was stressed: rationally arranging recycling outlets, updating information timely, banning illegal cascade utilization, and strengthening recycling to ensure compliant battery disposal. Law enforcement deterrence will be reinforced; inspection problems will be list-managed and resolved one by one to standardize the recycling order.

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