SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2026) – Known for keeping e-waste out of landfills, ecoATM is bringing incremental foot traffic to grocery stores across the U.S. through their automated device recycling kiosks. In 2025 alone, ecoATM kiosks saw 15,000,000 visits in partner stores.
National grocery retailers are turning to ecoATM to not only meet environmental sustainability goals, but also to increase store traffic and revenue. ecoATM's model supports revenue generation by paying high-margin rent for unused space and by paying customers cash to spend in store. ecoATM pays out almost $1M in cash each day, collecting 20,000 devices and paying $50 per device on average. According to user surveys, 70% of cash payouts are spent in-store during their visit.
Prabash Coswatte, COO of Heritage Grocers Group said, “Partnering with ecoATM has been a powerful way to connect sustainability with real customer value. We’re not just doing good for the planet; we’re giving our customers a reason to participate and rewarding them instantly for it. It’s rare to find a program that drives measurable business results and meaningful environmental impact, but ecoATM does both seamlessly.”
Grocery store owners report that hosting an ecoATM makes valuable use of idle space in their stores. ecoATM only needs 3 feet of linear space and access to power, creating $35,000 in incremental sales. In the right location, ecoATM can turn low-traffic areas into revenue generators. Additionally, ecoATM pays its retail partners to host the kiosk and manages all logistics and maintenance.
ecoATM makes smartphone recycling simple, providing grocery customers with a quick way to recycle their electronic devices right where they shop. With more than 7,100 kiosks across the U.S. at major grocery stores such as Kroger, Albertson’s, Walmart, and Dollar General, ecoATM is actively working to change how the world disposes of pre-owned consumer technology and make a lasting, positive environmental impact.
“We’re proud to drive incremental foot traffic to grocery stores nationwide and offer responsible ways to recycle devices and reward consumers,” said Neil Fried, ecoATM SVP of Corporate Development. “It takes less than seven minutes to sell a device at an ecoATM kiosk, and we can turn unused space into highly profitable experiences for partners.”
Interested in seeing an ecoATM at a grocery store near you? Visit https://locations.ecoatm.com/.
About ecoATM
For over 15 years, ecoATM has been a leader in driving the recommerce revolution by expanding access to affordable technology and recycling e-waste. Every year, billions of electronics are discarded into landfills, creating mountains of harmful waste. But many of these devices deserve a second life – one that pays. ecoATM is determined to make it easier than ever for everyone to contribute towards a more sustainable future, one device at a time. Through conveniently located kiosks we give Americans a simple way to dispose of their used phones and other electronics – and get paid for doing it. For retail partners, ecoATM delivers a turnkey, no-cost solution that generates rental income, drives incremental store traffic, enhances the in-store experience, and provides measurable sustainability impact.
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