--- title: 3 Ways To Prevent Vending Machine Vandalism description: There's nothing worse than a vending machine that is vandalized. Here are three ways to keep your vending machines safe from harm. image: https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hubfs/vending%20machine%20vandalism.jpg --- [![logo.png](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/site/logo/logo.png?width=80&height=65&name=logo.png "logo.png")](https://www.vendinggroup.com) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Vending_Group) [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vending-Group/174125279274403) [** ** ](https://plus.google.com/103512082635347214863) [Customer Service](https://www.vendinggroup.com/industry-leading-customer-service) ### *Office Vending Services | Beverage & Snack Machines* view our [service areas](https://www.vendinggroup.com/service-areas) # Learning ## 3 Ways To Prevent Vending Machine Vandalism [fa icon="clock-o"] Sep 21, 2015 8:00:00 PM [fa icon="user"] [Vending Group](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/author/vending-group)  ![vending machine vandalism.jpg](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vending%20machine%20vandalism.jpg?width=510&height=344&name=vending%20machine%20vandalism.jpg) There's nothing convenient about a vending machine when it gets vandalized. Especially if it's a recurring issue. What was supposed to be an added amenity for your business suddenly becomes an *in*convenience. So what are you supposed to do? [![Consolidate vending services for multiple locations nationwide with a national vending program.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2491373/4ef00816-a98b-489c-bfa2-fe50bdfd7bf5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2491373/4ef00816-a98b-489c-bfa2-fe50bdfd7bf5) Our customers who experience vandalism to their machines often ask us what can be done to prevent it from happening again. Here three measures we suggest: **1. Place the machine in a visible area. ** ![Foot traffic is good for vending machines.jpg](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foot%20traffic%20is%20good%20for%20vending%20machines.jpg?width=320&name=Foot%20traffic%20is%20good%20for%20vending%20machines.jpg) Perhaps the best advice to stop a vending machine from being vandalized is to have the equipment placed in a high-traffic area. A place where many people (either customers or staff members) will be able to see the machine. While it's not always desirable to have a piece of vending equipment in plain view, it's a sure-fire way to keep potential vandals from damaging the machine. The more visible the machine, the less likely it is to be vandalized.  **2. Install security cameras. **  ![security camera for vending machine.jpg](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/security%20camera%20for%20vending%20machine.jpg?width=320&name=security%20camera%20for%20vending%20machine.jpg) Another tip is to have security cameras installed. You may have to get approval from your ownership for this, but cameras will deter a lot of vandalism. And if someone does break into the machine, your chances of catching the culprit increase substantially. **3. Try a security cage. ** ![Vending machine security cage.jpg](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vending%20machine%20security%20cage.jpg?width=310&height=355&name=Vending%20machine%20security%20cage.jpg) A security cage is another option if vandalism is prevalent on your machine. Though not aesthetically pleasing (it looks like the vending machine is in jail), a security cage will help prevent damage to the equipment.  Consider these options if you're experiencing on-going vandalism to your vending machines, and be sure to notify your vending supplier right away. #### Need a vending machine? 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