Ecoatm
Recycling Center in New York, New York
About This Location
This ecoATM is a self-service buyback kiosk located at the PayoMatic check-cashing store at 115 Essex St on Manhattan's Lower East Side. It buys used cell phones of any brand and condition, running automated diagnostics to make an instant cash offer paid on the spot by cash, PayPal or Venmo. You must be at least 18 and present a valid, unexpired driver's license or state ID, which the kiosk scans to comply with secondhand-goods law. It is a phone buyback machine, not a drop-off recycling center for household materials.
What ecoATM Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
This is an electronics buyback kiosk for phones, foldables and iPods only. This particular kiosk does not accept tablets. It does not take laptops, TVs, appliances, or any household recycling. For NYC household recycling and electronics, see the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) programs and special-waste drop-off sites.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public to sell devices. Must be 18 or older and present a valid, unexpired driver's license or state ID, which the kiosk scans. Phones with activation lock enabled or still being financed cannot be sold. No fee to use the kiosk.
Programs & events
- Instant cash buyback — The kiosk inspects a device with vision and electrical diagnostics, reads its IMEI, then makes an instant offer paid by cash, PayPal or Venmo if you accept.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is this ecoATM in New York City?
It is at the PayoMatic store at 115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Does this kiosk accept tablets?
No. This kiosk buys phones, foldable phones and iPods only; it is listed as not accepting tablets. Tablet acceptance varies by individual kiosk.
Do I need an ID to sell my phone here?
Yes. You must be at least 18 and present a valid, unexpired driver's license or state ID. The kiosk scans your ID to verify identity as required by law.
Can I recycle cans or bottles here for the NY deposit?
No. This is a phone buyback kiosk, not a bottle-return machine. To redeem New York's 5-cent container deposit, use a supermarket or redemption center, not ecoATM.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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