Where to Donate Sheet Music and Music Books in Albuquerque
Published on March 21, 2026
By Josh Eldred
You can donate sheet music, music books and hymnals in Albuquerque to me, free: put them in the covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE (North Valley, near Edith and Montaño), or text 505-250-3804 for a free pickup anywhere in the Albuquerque metro, scheduled by route. A piano bench of loose sheets, a teacher’s shelf of method books or a closet of old hymnals: as much as fits in the box any hour; bigger loads come 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or book a free pickup. I sort it all by hand, and what’s usable is resold to keep the service free.
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What Sheet Music and Music Materials Do I Accept?
I take every kind of printed music: sheet music, method books, piano books, guitar instruction books, hymnals and choral collections. Classical, popular, teaching and church music are all welcome.
If you have vintage sheet music from decades past or recent instructional materials, I'm interested. Donating them keeps them in use instead of in a closet. Usable music is resold rather than left to go to waste, and that resale is what keeps the pickup and the drop box free.
Why Donate Music Books and Sheet Music?
Method books and sheet music keep getting played long after the first owner stops. I sort them by hand and list the usable ones for resale online, where students and players can find them.
Rather than throwing music materials away or letting them sit unused, donating gives them a real shot at reaching people who will play from them. It is the same approach I take with every book that comes through the warehouse: sort by hand, resell what is usable.
How Music Donations Are Handled
When you donate sheet music and music books to me, I sort them by hand and work out how best to put them back into circulation. Wear is fine: well-loved books with notes in the margins are welcome. I've collected an estimated 500,000 pounds of books and media since 2021 (how I estimate it), and sheet music and hymnals come in with them.
Your music donations are sorted along with books, magazines, and other materials I accept. This means you can bundle all your donations together and drop them off at once, regardless of the type.
“Josh from the NM Literacy Project came today to pick up music and hymnals from our church. From all reports, it went very well and we are so appreciative to find a home for our beloved music.”Sharon C., Google review
Three Easy Ways to Donate Sheet Music
I've made music material donations as simple as possible:
- Free Pickup: If you have a large collection of sheet music or music books anywhere in the Albuquerque metro, text 505-250-3804 for a free pickup, scheduled by route. Learn more about free pickup.
- 24/7 Drop Box: My covered, waterproof drop box sits outside the gate near the road and is open around the clock, no appointment needed. You can drop off music materials whenever it's convenient for you. Find my drop box location.
The covered drop box outside the gate on Edith. Sheet music and hymnals go in any hour. - Daytime Drop-Off: Clearing a whole music room or choir library? Come 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. any day, when someone is at the warehouse at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Edith & Montano area, North Valley) to help you unload.
Music Donation Considerations
There are no restrictions on the type or age of music materials I accept. Old hymnals? Great. Piano exercise books? Perfect. Sheet music from decades ago? I welcome it. Condition is not a hurdle either: torn covers, loose pages and water stains are all fine. If you are clearing a piano bench and want the fuller picture first, what to do with old sheet music covers it.
One thing to note: if your sheet music or music books contain handwritten notes, annotations, or personal writing from previous musicians, this doesn't prevent donation—many musicians actually appreciate seeing previous annotations. However, if any materials contain deeply personal information or sentimental value, you may want to retain those for yourself.
Important Information
I'm a for-profit business, so sheet music and music book donations are not tax-deductible. In return you get a covered drop box that is open 24/7 and free pickup across the Albuquerque metro, scheduled by route. For a big collection, text a photo to 505-250-3804 so I know how many boxes to plan for.
Ready to Donate Sheet Music?
Drop it in the 24/7 box any hour, or text 505-250-3804 for a free metro pickup, scheduled by route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What music materials do you accept?
I accept sheet music, music instruction books, piano books, guitar manuals, hymnals, choral collections, and all other types of music-related materials. Whether it's vintage or modern, I welcome donations.
Do I need tax documentation for donating sheet music?
No, I am a for-profit business, not a nonprofit. Sheet music and music book donations do not qualify for tax deductions.
How can I donate sheet music in Albuquerque?
Put it in the covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, at any hour with no appointment, or text 505-250-3804 for a free pickup anywhere in the Albuquerque metro, scheduled by route. Bringing a big load? Come 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., when someone is at the warehouse to help unload.
Can I donate sheet music with markings, tears or water stains?
Yes. Pencil fingerings, a teacher's notes, torn covers, loose pages and water stains are all fine, bound or loose, with or without the original folders. I sort every piece by hand, so there is nothing to clean up or check first.
Do you take hymnals and church choir libraries?
Yes: pew hymnals, choral octavos, cantatas and a whole choir library, folders and all. A large church collection can come on a free metro pickup; see donating church music, hymnals and choral libraries for how that works.
Can I mail sheet music from outside Albuquerque?
Yes. Printed music, bound or loose, qualifies for USPS Media Mail, so you can mail it to me from anywhere in the US; postage is donor-paid. In the Albuquerque metro, the drop box or a free pickup is simpler.
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Have Questions About Music Donations?
Contact me with questions about donating sheet music or music materials.
Phone: 505-250-3804
Email: [email protected]
Address: 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107