Ecoatm
Recycling Center in Bemidji, Minnesota
About This Location
The ecoATM kiosk in Bemidji is a self-service machine inside the Walmart Supercenter at 2025 Paul Bunyan Dr NW — not a staffed drop-off recycling center. Bring your used cell phone, foldable phone, or iPod/MP3 player, insert it into the kiosk, and receive an instant cash offer based on the device's model and condition; if your device has no resale value, ecoATM will still take it for responsible recycling at no charge. This kiosk's device list covers phones, foldables, and iPods — tablets are listed as non-accepted. A valid, unexpired state-issued photo ID is required and you must be 18 or older to complete a transaction. The kiosk is accessible daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What ecoATM Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
This kiosk's device list explicitly excludes tablets; ecoATM kiosks are designed for handheld mobile devices only.
Fees
- Using the kiosk / recycling a device — $0 — no fee to use the kiosk. ecoATM pays the user for accepted devices; broken or zero-value devices are recycled for free.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to anyone during the kiosk's operating hours; no appointment needed. You must be at least 18 years old and present an unexpired, plastic state-issued or government-issued photo ID. Military IDs, passport books, passport cards, paper IDs, and expired IDs are not accepted.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours can I use the ecoATM kiosk in Bemidji?
The kiosk is accessible daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It sits inside the Walmart Supercenter at 2025 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, which keeps slightly longer store hours, but the ecoATM's own listed hours are 7:00 AM–10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Does this ecoATM kiosk in Bemidji accept tablets?
No. The official Bemidji kiosk listing shows phones, foldables, and iPods as accepted and tablets as non-accepted. To recycle a tablet, use a different ecoATM location that supports tablets or another electronics-recycling program.
What ID do I need to sell my phone at this kiosk?
A valid, unexpired plastic state-issued or government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or state ID card). Military IDs, passport books, passport cards, paper IDs, and expired IDs are not accepted. You must also be at least 18 years old.
Is there a fee to drop off or recycle a phone at this ecoATM?
No — there is no fee to use the kiosk. ecoATM pays you for devices with resale value, and if your device is broken or worth nothing on the secondary market it will still be recycled for free (broken phones typically receive a minimum of $1).
Do I need to wipe my phone or sign out of iCloud first?
Yes. Apple devices must be signed out of iCloud with activation lock removed before the kiosk can accept them. ecoATM recommends backing up your data and performing a factory reset first. The kiosk does not access your personal data, and downstream buyers are contractually required to wipe devices before resale.
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