Ecoatm

Recycling Center in Columbia, South Carolina

📍 5420 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
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About This Location

This ecoATM is an automated buy-back kiosk inside the Walmart Supercenter at 5420 Forest Dr in Columbia, South Carolina, located in the grocery vestibule. It is not a recycling drop-off: the machine evaluates used cell phones, foldables, and iPods and pays cash on the spot. A valid government-issued ID is required to sell a device, and the kiosk can be used whenever the host Walmart is open.

What ecoATM Accepts

✓ Cell phones (ecoATM buys used phones (Apple, Samsung, and other Android brands) for cash.)
✓ Foldable phones (Foldables are listed among the devices accepted at this kiosk.)
✓ iPods / MP3 players (Listed among the device categories accepted at this kiosk.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics

What they do not accept

✕ Tablets
✕ Laptops
✕ Televisions and appliances
✕ General recyclables

ecoATM is a device buy-back kiosk, not a drop-off recycling center. It only evaluates and pays for eligible phones, foldables, and iPods.

Fees

  • Selling a device

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid government-issued ID is required to sell a device. Available during Walmart Supercenter hours.

Programs & events

  • Device buy-back for cash

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ecoATM at Walmart on Forest Dr a recycling drop-off?

No. It is an automated buy-back kiosk that pays cash for used phones, foldables, and iPods. It does not take household recyclables or e-waste for free disposal.

What do I need to sell a phone at this ecoATM?

A valid government-issued ID is required to complete a sale at the kiosk.

Where is this ecoATM kiosk in the Walmart?

It is located in the grocery vestibule of the Walmart Supercenter at 5420 Forest Dr, and is available during the store's operating hours.

Does this ecoATM buy tablets or laptops?

No. This kiosk's page lists tablets as not accepted, and ecoATM kiosks do not buy laptops, TVs, or appliances.

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Contact & Location

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Address
5420 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
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City / State
Columbia, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
Friday 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
Sunday 7 AM–6 PM

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