Ecoatm
Recycling Center in Whitehall, Ohio
About This Location
This ecoATM is a self-service buyback kiosk inside the Kroger store at 850 S Hamilton Rd in Whitehall, Ohio, positioned on the store's front wall. It buys used cell phones, foldable phones and iPods 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 not a drop-off recycling center and does not take household recyclables.
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 other electronics and household recycling near Whitehall, contact SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio) or the City of Columbus.
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 Whitehall?
It is inside the Kroger store at 850 S Hamilton Rd, Whitehall, OH 43213, positioned on the store's front wall.
Does this kiosk accept tablets?
No. This particular Kroger 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 household items or bottles here for cash?
No. This kiosk only buys phones, foldables and iPods. It does not take bottles, cans or any household recyclables. Use SWACO or City of Columbus programs for household recycling.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.