Ecoatm
Recycling Center in Dekalb, Illinois
About This Location
This ecoATM is an automated buyback kiosk, not a staffed recycling center. It sits in the grocery vestibule of the Walmart Supercenter at 2300 Sycamore Rd in DeKalb and pays instant cash for used cell phones, tablets and MP3 players. The machine uses machine vision, electrical diagnostics and AI to inspect each device and make an offer on the spot; you need a state-issued ID to complete a sale.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Self-service buyback kiosk open to the public inside Walmart; a state-issued ID is required to sell · Remove all personal accounts and data before selling; get a price estimate online or in the ecoATM app first
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ecoATM in DeKalb a recycling center?
Not really. It is an automated buyback kiosk inside the DeKalb Walmart that pays cash for used phones, tablets and MP3 players and routes them toward reuse or recycling. It does not take general recyclables.
What can I sell at the DeKalb ecoATM?
Cell phones, tablets and MP3 players from brands like Apple, Samsung and other Android devices. It does not accept TVs, large electronics, or household recyclables.
Do I need an ID to use the ecoATM?
Yes. You must bring a state-issued ID to sell a device. You should also remove all personal accounts and data from the device beforehand.
How does the ecoATM decide what to pay?
The kiosk uses a machine-vision system, electrical diagnostics and AI to inspect your device, then prices it based on model, specific condition and secondary-market value. You can check an estimate online or in the app first.
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