Ecoatm
Recycling Center in Decatur, Illinois
About This Location
ecoATM operates self-service kiosks inside Decatur retail stores that pay instant cash for used phones, foldables and iPods, with tablets and some Android devices accepted at select kiosks. You bring a working or broken device, the kiosk tests it and makes a cash offer on the spot. It is a device-buyback machine, not a staffed recycling center or a free electronics drop-off.
What ecoATM Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
ecoATM kiosks only buy qualifying mobile devices; they are not a free electronics drop-off and do not take general recycling, household items, TVs or large electronics. For free electronics recycling in Decatur, check the Macon County Environmental Management recycling programs.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid, unexpired state-issued ID is required to sell a device at an ecoATM kiosk, and sellers must be 18 or older. The kiosk tests the device and pays instant cash. Kiosk hours follow the host store.
Programs & events
- Device buyback for cash — Automated kiosks test used phones, foldables, iPods and (at select sites) tablets and pay instant cash on the spot.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Decatur ecoATM accept?
Phones, foldables and iPods at every kiosk, plus tablets and some Samsung/Android devices at selected kiosks. It does not take general recycling or free electronics drop-off.
Does ecoATM pay cash for phones?
Yes. The kiosk evaluates your device and provides an instant cash payment on the spot.
Do I need ID to use an ecoATM?
Yes. You must be 18 or older and provide a valid, unexpired state-issued ID (such as a driver's license); the kiosk scans it and a remote attendant verifies each transaction.
Can I recycle old electronics for free at ecoATM?
No. ecoATM only buys qualifying mobile devices; it is not a free electronics recycling drop-off. For free e-waste recycling in Decatur, check Macon County Environmental Management programs.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
Other Recycling Centers in Decatur
-
Ecoatm3070 N Water St, Decatur, IL 62526›
-
Available Used Auto & Truck Parts2670 N Woodford St #4711, Decatur, IL 62526›
-
Macon County Environmental Management141 S Main St, Decatur, IL 62523›
-
Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center151 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62523›
-
Midwest Fiber Recycling1781 Hubbard Ave, Decatur, IL 62526›
-
Mervis Recycling1180 N 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521›