Design a reverse logistics network for end-of-life power batteries: A case study of Chengdu in China

•Considering the sales proceeds, the network's profit reached RMB 88.84 million.•The closer node is to the central district, the more EOL batteries are processed.•The uneven distribution of nodes increases transportation costs.•21,192 tons of EOL power batteries do not flow into the network from 2015 to 2022.