Since 2006, China has become the largest coal production and consumption country in the world. Thus, the coal mining waste has become the greatest threaten to the environment and sustainability. According to the recycling economy thought, many coal mining waste can be reused and recycled that can produce great benefits for enterprises and regions. In this paper, the recycling economy thought is introduced for its population. Then, based on the thought, the reuse and recycles of the coal mining waste practice are assigned according to the waste characteristics. The research result indicated that the recycling economy is the best chose for the economy and society sustainable development.