State Grid Xuzhou turns waste into value

State Grid Xuzhou Power Supply Company has successfully transformed its approach to power cable disposal, achieving significant environmental and economic gains. By the end of 2025, its resource recycling center had processed over 3,800 metric tons of cables through green methods.

The company pioneered a new disposal model focused on green dismantling, recycling, and full-chain management. This system overcomes the drawbacks of old methods, such as pollution, low resource recovery, and the threat of materials illegally re-entering the market.

The company established mechanized production lines which efficiently separate core wires, shielding layers, and insulation, ensuring full recovery of valuable metals like copper and aluminum. Materials are then crushed, sorted, and categorized for reuse.

Waste that is difficult to process is sent to specialized partners, minimizing secondary pollution. This approach cut carbon emissions by 5,500 tons in 2025 — a 32.3 percent improvement over traditional practices.

Economically, a strategy of refined recycling is paying off. The company tracks market prices for metals and times sales strategically.

By planning dismantling schedules and optimizing logistics, it maximizes revenue. In 2025, this generated disposal benefits of 37 million yuan ($5.3 million), an increase of 2.1 million yuan compared to conventional methods.

The company also strengthened safeguards. It implemented real-time disposal tracking, enhanced checks on partners, and installed full-process video surveillance and metal detectors at key sites. These measures prevent unauthorized transportation and ensure materials are handled responsibly.

Through innovation and integrated management, State Grid Xuzhou has set a benchmark in resource recycling, proving that environmental responsibility and economic performance can go hand in hand.