In today’s competitive retail environment, offering unique, helpful in-store experiences and services can help your store stand out. Whether you own or operate a national retailer, discount store, grocery chain, convenience store, money center, mall, or wireless store, hosting an ecoATM is a smart traffic-driving solution for retailers.
An ecoATM is a self-service kiosk that doesn’t require any investment from store owners or effort from staff. Hosting an ecoATM can attract attention to your retail store, draw in new customers, and help bring loyal ones back for repeat visits.
In addition, it generates passive income — retailers get paid for simply hosting the machine — and boosts the store’s environmental portfolio. With over 57 million smartphones and tablets recycled to date, ecoATM is a proven solution for e-waste recycling, and a valuable partner for your company’s sustainability efforts.
Learn why major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, Albertsons, 7-Eleven, CVS and more have partnered with ecoATM.
The Appeal of ecoATM to Shoppers
ecoATM kiosks offer instant cash for used smartphones and tablets. To consumers who haven’t visited your store before, an ecoATM kiosk in the lobby could provide a compelling reason to stop by. ecoATM’s recycling service appeals to eco-conscious, tech-savvy individuals and offers several unique advantages for stores that host our kiosks.
Immediate Cash Payouts
Today’s consumers appreciate the instant gratification our kiosks provide. They can walk into your retail location with an old phone and walk out with money in their pocket — or products they bought in your store. ecoATM customers spend 70% of the cash payouts dispensed at our kiosks in the same store where they’re located. With an average payout of $50, there could be a significant amount of new revenue flowing through your business.
Convenience Without Assistance
Our kiosks are entirely self-service. There’s no requirement for your store staff to assist or manage the machine in any way. An ecoATM kiosk is efficient and intuitive — perfect for busy shoppers looking to drop in while running errands. Plus, we handle all of the ongoing maintenance and support, including collecting devices from the kiosk and restocking it with cash.
Broad Demographic Appeal
ecoATM attracts a wide variety of customers, including:
- Eco-friendly shoppers who appreciate a responsible recycling program
- Deal seekers who love turning clutter into cash
- Tech-savvy individuals offsetting the costs of newer smartphones
From Gen Z to Boomers, from budget-conscious to eco-conscious, shoppers across broad demographics enjoy the fast, easy cash from ecoATM kiosks.
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Turning Foot Traffic into Store Sales
There are plenty of tried-and-true methods of driving foot traffic for retail businesses, from loyalty programs to social media promotions. Hosting an ecoATM is a modern solution that brings people into your store and gives them a reason to stick around. It creates natural shopping momentum — once a customer enters your store, there’s an excellent chance that they’ll make a purchase.
Even if their original intent was only to visit our kiosk, they’re now inside a retail environment full of potential purchases, and they have cash in their pockets — the average payout from an ecoATM kiosk is $50. Plus, the more time they spend in your brick-and-mortar store, the more opportunities they have to spend.
Our customers often explore the stores that host our kiosks, as evidenced by the fact that 70% of all cash dispensed by our kiosks gets spent in the same store. With strategic placement of an ecoATM kiosk, you can subtly direct these customers toward high-margin items or promotional displays. For instance, placing a display of impulse buys near the kiosk can encourage shoppers to spend some of that cash they just got.
Furthermore, hosting an ecoATM can help you optimize underused space in your store. All it requires is a 3’ x 2.5’ area and access to power — in the right location, it can optimize low-traffic areas and turn them into revenue generators. And, of course, we’ll pay you to host the kiosk as well.
Creating a Cycle of Repeat Visits
ecoATM customers don’t just use the kiosk once — they’re likely to return again and again, giving your store multiple opportunities to earn their business. Our typical customer sells 3+ devices to ecoATM throughout their life, so there’s an excellent opportunity to generate repeat business for your store.
- More Devices, More Visits. Many households have multiple unused devices sitting around collecting dust. Once a shopper has a positive experience using the ecoATM in your store, they’re likely to come back with more old phones and tablets to sell.
- A Rewarding Routine. Customers can structure their regular errands to include a visit to the ecoATM kiosk. It becomes part of a monthly or seasonal routine, as they declutter before the holidays, tackle spring cleaning, or upgrade to new devices.
- Unique Services Drive Customer Loyalty. ecoATM kiosks provide a service no competitor can match. Our unique self-service process is convenient, practical, eco-friendly, and profitable — and the retail store hosting our kiosk is the go-to destination.
Not only do our kiosks keep people coming back to your retail store, but they also keep customers in-store for longer. The more opportunities they have to see your seasonal merchandise displays, for example, the more likely they are to make a purchase (or multiple purchases).
Standing Out with Sustainability
Sustainability is far more than a niche concern these days, as it has become a core value for the modern consumer. More than 3/4 of consumers prioritize leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, and hosting an ecoATM kiosk is an easy, visible way to align your store with sustainable practices.
Many shoppers spend their money with brands that reflect their values. When you offer an e-waste recycling service in your retail store, your business becomes part of the effort for a greener future. Sustainability-minded customers will feel good about recycling their old phones with ecoATM, and they associate that positive feeling with your store as well.
Hosting an ecoATM can also help companies fulfill corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. You can boost your sustainability reporting and meet green initiatives by partnering with us, and you won’t have to invest in any new systems, staffing, or training.
Our self-service, plug-and-play kiosks have no operational burden for your business, allowing your teams to focus on doing their jobs while we handle all support related to the kiosk. We tackle everything from the initial site visit and setup through regular maintenance, like collecting devices and restocking cash. Your staff will never have to lift a finger when it comes to hosting an ecoATM in your brick-and-mortar store.
Minimize e-Waste with ecoATM
The increase of mobile device production in recent years has driven heightened concerns about electronic waste. When e-waste gets into landfills, it leaches harmful chemicals into our air, water, and soil. With over 7,100 locations across the country, ecoATM is helping minimize e-waste through responsible electronics recycling.
So far, we’ve helped recycle over 57 million used phones and tablets, providing consumers with instant cash in exchange for their participation. When customers bring us devices we can resell, we find new owners for them, keeping them in use for longer. When we receive broken or outdated items that can’t be resold, we recycle them, reusing as many components and materials as possible.
Join us in our quest to recycle 100 million devices, and experience how hosting an ecoATM can provide a wide range of benefits for your retail business.
Ready to Drive More Foot Traffic?
Whether you own or operate supermarkets, convenience stores, discount stores, money centers, national retailers, malls, or other brick-and-mortar retail locations, ecoATM can make an impact on your bottom line with eco-friendly passive income. Hosting an ecoATM in your retail store has a number of tangible benefits:
- Drives foot traffic by offering instant cash for used phones
- Increases the amount of time people spend in your store
- Generates attention for nearby displays
- Encourages repeat visits with a profitable service that becomes part of a routine
- Improves brand perception by promoting environmentally responsible practices
- Requires no training, oversight, troubleshooting, or maintenance from your staff
- Gives back to the communities your retail store serves
If you’re looking for a way to attract new visitors and re-engage existing customers, ecoATM can differentiate your store from competitors. Hosting an ecoATM kiosk has proven results for retailers, and it gives shoppers a new reason to keep coming back to your store.
The process of getting an ecoATM kiosk in your store doesn’t take long, either. Once we’ve conducted our initial site surveys, acquired any relevant permits, and scheduled your installation, the delivery and setup processes typically take less than a week.
Would you like to know more about how ecoATM can grow in-store engagement and encourage repeat visits? Contact our team today to learn more about hosting an ecoATM in your store or to schedule a free site evaluation. Let’s work together to minimize e-waste and create cleaner, greener communities!
