The investment project of TANDEM recycling LLP for the recycling of used batteries is being prepared for launch in Pavlodar. According to forecasts, it is planned to recycle 12 thousand batteries per year at this enterprise, which will produce from 750 to 1 thousand tons of lead and 105-140 tons of polypropylene per month. This was announced by Serikbol Kaliakparov, Head of the Investment Projects Service of Zhasyl Damu JSC.
According to him, the investment headquarters of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed projects aimed at modernizing and improving the waste recycling and disposal system in the regions. In the same place, the members of the headquarters approved an investment project for the collection, storage, transportation and recycling of used batteries in Pavlodar, using a system of accounting and supervision of all batteries accepted before recycling. The applicant, TANDEM recycling LLP, has already passed the first stage of document formation at the Industrial Development Fund JSC and is now awaiting indicative conditions. It should be noted that 161 workplaces will be created at the new enterprise.
In addition, the aim of the project is to modernize and strengthen the existing production for the processing of spent batteries, as well as expand the network of collection points for used batteries from legal entities and individuals in Kazakhstan, develop a system for accounting and tracking each received battery from the moment of acceptance to processing. But most importantly, the disposal of waste batteries will prevent further lead pollution of the environment.
It should be noted that the following products are formed during the processing of batteries: battery sludge, lead scrap, coarse lead, lead of various brands, as well as industrial waste.
The project is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2025.
The total cost of the project: KZT 6,446 million. JSC "Zhasyl Damu" via
JSC "Industrial Development Fund" allocates 5,801.4 million tenge. The remaining amount is the investor's own funds.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/887095