Adding a new service to your stores shouldn’t mean adding more work for your teams.
Hosting an ecoATM device recycling kiosk gives consumers a convenient way to turn their used smartphones and tablets into instant cash while creating value for your retail locations. From driving store visits and incremental spend to generating revenue from existing space, ecoATM is designed to deliver benefits without adding operational burden.
From site selection and installation to marketing, maintenance and customer support, ecoATM manages the program from start to finish. Here’s what retailers can expect when partnering with us.
What Is ecoATM and How Can It Help My Business?
ecoATM is a fully automated, self-service kiosk that gives consumers instant cash for their used smartphones and tablets inside retail locations. With more than 7,300 kiosks, we provide a secure, convenient transaction experience that evaluates devices on the spot and pays customers immediately.
Our kiosks are located in high-traffic retailers such as Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger, Albertsons, 7-Eleven, CVS and more, where they operate as a turnkey, fully managed program. We handle installation, servicing, connectivity, cash management, compliance and ongoing maintenance—so there is minimal operational lift for store teams.
For brick-and-mortar retailers, that convenience can translate into measurable business value. ecoATM kiosks give consumers another reason to visit your stores, and the instant cash they receive can become immediate purchasing power. In fact, user survey data shows approximately 70% of kiosk payouts are spent in host stores.
Retail partners also receive rent for the space occupied by the kiosk, while ecoATM invests in national and local digital marketing to help consumers find kiosk locations.
The result is a simple service that can drive store visits, generate revenue from existing space and support your sustainability goals—all without adding inventory or labor.
Finding the Right Fit
The first step in partnering with ecoATM is determining whether your retail locations are a good fit for our kiosks.
Our team manages the site selection and placement process, working with you to identify locations that can provide a convenient experience for consumers while fitting naturally into your store environment.
Ideal hosting sites typically share these characteristics:
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Consistent, high-volume weekly foot traffic
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A safe, secure and well-lit environment
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Approximately 3′ x 2.5′ of available indoor space
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Easy access to electrical power
Our team works with you throughout the process to identify the right locations and kiosk placement—taking the guesswork out of getting started.
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Approving the Site and Signing the Agreement
Once a location is identified as a good fit, ecoATM manages the site approval process.
We conduct site surveys to evaluate the proposed kiosk location and secure necessary business permits to comply with applicable local requirements—all at no cost to our retail partners.
The agreement outlines ecoATM’s responsibilities, including installation, maintenance and customer support, along with the retailer’s responsibilities, such as providing appropriate space and access to power.
We’ll also review compensation, term length and other partnership details.
There is no upfront investment required to host an ecoATM kiosk. We manage customer service, kiosk maintenance, device pickup and cash fulfillment. From the retailer, we primarily need appropriate store space and access to a standard electrical outlet.
The Installation Process
Once the location is approved and necessary permits are secured, our team coordinates delivery and installation with you.
All we need is access to power and approximately 3 linear feet of available space. Our technicians install the kiosk, test its power and connectivity and make sure everything is operating as expected.
We’ll also provide your team with information on how to contact ecoATM should a customer ever need assistance.
The goal is simple: get the kiosk up and running with as little disruption to store operations as possible.
Marketing Support
Once your kiosk is installed, we don’t simply wait for consumers to find it.
ecoATM supports kiosk awareness and usage through digital marketing that helps consumers discover locations near them. We can also provide in-store signage, promotional materials and digital assets that retailers can use across their own marketing channels.
Together, these efforts help turn your retail location into a destination for consumers looking to turn their used devices into instant cash.
And because the transaction brings consumers physically into your stores, kiosk marketing can benefit more than kiosk usage—it can create additional opportunities for store visits and purchases.
Ongoing Maintenance and Customer Service
A kiosk partnership shouldn’t create another item on your store team’s to-do list.
ecoATM provides full-service, ongoing support for host locations, including:
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Kiosk servicing and maintenance
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Remote monitoring for uptime and functionality
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Customer support
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Cash handling and replenishment
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Device retrieval
Your employees don’t need to operate the kiosk, manage inventory, handle cash or troubleshoot customer transactions.
If a customer needs assistance, our support team is available to help—allowing your associates to stay focused on serving your customers and running your stores.
How to Measure Success and ROI When Hosting an ecoATM
The value of an ecoATM partnership goes beyond a single metric. Retailers can benefit through rent revenue, incremental store visits and spend, customer convenience and measurable sustainability impact.
Passive Revenue
ecoATM pays retail partners to host kiosks, helping turn a small amount of available floor space into a new revenue stream.
And the potential value doesn’t stop with rent. Because approximately 70% of kiosk payouts are spent in host stores, ecoATM can put new purchasing power directly into consumers’ hands while they are already inside your location.
Foot Traffic
Consumers actively seek out ecoATM locations when they have devices to sell, giving them another reason to visit participating stores.
That can introduce new consumers to your locations while creating an additional trip driver for existing customers.
Customer Retention
Today’s consumers increasingly expect retailers to provide useful services alongside traditional shopping.
By giving customers a convenient way to turn unused smartphones and tablets into instant cash, ecoATM adds another service that can make your locations more useful and relevant to shoppers.
Environmental Responsibility
Every device collected through an ecoATM kiosk has the opportunity to re-enter the circular economy through reuse or responsible recycling.
For retailers, that creates a visible, customer-facing way to support sustainability efforts while making it easy for consumers to participate. Rather than keeping sustainability entirely behind the scenes, an ecoATM kiosk puts the circular economy directly into the customer experience.
Contact Us to Get Started Today
Hosting an ecoATM kiosk is designed to be simple for retailers and valuable for consumers.
With no upfront investment, minimal operational lift and full-service support from ecoATM, retailers can transform a small amount of existing store space into a service that drives visits, puts instant cash into consumers’ hands and supports sustainability goals.
Trusted national retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, Albertsons, 7-Eleven, EG America and more have already partnered with ecoATM.
Ready to explore what an ecoATM kiosk could do for your stores? Contact our team to discuss your locations and learn more about getting started.
