Ecoatm
Recycling Center in Westerville, Ohio
About This Location
This ecoATM is a self-service buyback kiosk inside the Kroger store at 5991 S Sunbury Rd in Westerville, Ohio, positioned on the store's front wall. 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 and small handheld devices. It does not take laptops, TVs, appliances, or any household recycling. For other electronics and household recycling near Westerville, contact SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio) or the City of Westerville.
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 Westerville?
It is inside the Kroger store at 5991 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081, positioned on the store's front wall.
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.
How does the kiosk decide what my phone is worth?
It uses a vision system and electrical diagnostics to inspect the device and reads its IMEI, then makes an instant offer based on the model and current resale value. If you accept, it pays immediately by cash, PayPal or Venmo.
Will the kiosk take a broken phone?
Yes. ecoATM accepts phones in any condition, including cracked or non-working devices, though a damaged or dead phone will receive a lower offer.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.