“Recycling of decommissioned equipment is essential [as] it reduces waste, improves resource efficiency, [and] prevents pollution and ground or surface water contamination,” said Li Jiatong, project leader in Greenpeace East Asia’s Beijing office, noting the United States and the European Union have similar guidelines.

https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3249032/sustainability-china-proposes-first-standards-recycling-wind-turbines-manage-imminent-surge-retired