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Anything about donating or dropping off books in Albuquerque, what I accept, free pickup areas, rare collections, or New Mexico authors — ask away, and book a pickup right here.

Hi! I'm the New Mexico Literacy Project assistant. Ask me about donating books, our 24/7 drop box, free pickup, rare collections, or New Mexico authors — and I'll help you get it handled.
Do you really take any condition? Where can I drop off books near me? Can you pick up an estate's books? I have a rare collection — what should I do?

Answers are grounded in NMLP's own guides. For anything time-sensitive, call or text 505-250-3804 (local) or 702-496-4214.

Common Questions

Do you really accept books in any condition?

Yes — water-damaged, highlighted, torn, missing covers, musty, all of it. No sorting needed. NMLP also takes DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and audiobooks.

Where can I drop off books in Albuquerque?

At NMLP's 24/7 outdoor drop box, 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, in the North Valley — always open, no appointment, any quantity.

Do you offer free pickup, and where?

Yes, free, across the Albuquerque metro — Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, the East Mountains, and the Los Lunas/Belen area. No minimum. Call or text 505-250-3804 (local) or 702-496-4214.

Are book donations tax-deductible?

No — NMLP is a for-profit business, so donations aren't tax-deductible. Most donors choose it for the convenience: free pickup, any condition, no sorting.

I have a rare or valuable collection — what should I do?

NMLP gladly receives rare, antiquarian, and signed collections as donations. Call or text 505-250-3804 (local) or 702-496-4214.

What happens to the books I donate?

They're resold to fund the work, given free to readers in need (hospital wards, care homes, small-town school libraries, hospice), or paper-recycled if unusable — never needlessly landfilled.

Looking for a specific answer? Browse all donor questions — including what it costs, whether moldy books are OK, donating textbooks, and where to donate encyclopedias.

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