Abstract:The requirements of energy saving, emission reduction, and cyclic development are phasing out outdated distribution transformers which have been running in the power grid for a long term as their power consumption indexes fail to meet the current national technical standards. The promotion and application of new technology triggers the flowing of the large quantity of outdated transformers towards the recycling market. The low threshold for recycling brings about the emergence of abundant uneven-level recycling companies. The unregulated recycling and treatment result in market order disruption and the hazardous wastes cause environment pollution. This article expounds from the aspects of market distribution, recycling status, recycling treatment methods, industry chain of cyclic economy, analyzes recycling modes and existing problems, as well as probes into standardized management methods.