Drop-Off Location
The NMLP book donation drop-off is at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107 — open 24/7 with no appointment needed. Drive up, drop your books in the outdoor box, and you're done. No waiting, no paperwork, no judgment about condition — this is the lowest-friction way to donate books in Albuquerque.
Have a large donation? Moving out? Clearing an estate? Cleaning out a school library? I can help.
New Mexico Literacy Project
5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A
Albuquerque, NM 87107
24/7 outdoor drop box — come anytime
What I Accept
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All Books
Hardcovers, paperbacks, children's books, novels, textbooks, cookbooks, coffee table books — everything.
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DVDs & Blu-rays
Movies, TV series, documentaries, educational videos — with or without cases.
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CDs & Audiobooks
Music, spoken word, audiobooks — any genre, any condition.
Why Donate Here Instead?
Books are hand-sorted and resold. Children's books are donated free to UNM Children's Hospital pediatric ward, group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, and elementary and middle school libraries in rural New Mexico. Only books that are truly unreadable — water-damaged, moldy, or falling apart — get paper-recycled. Over 500,000 pounds processed and counting.
I accept ANY condition. Most places reject damaged items. I take everything.
24/7 drop box. Come when it's convenient for you — no store hours to worry about.
Zero hassle. Drive up, drop off, drive away. No sorting, no waiting in line, no paperwork.
Independent operation. Your books get a second life and help readers find what they're looking for.
"My mom passed and left behind three rooms of books. I was dreading dealing with them. These guys came out, loaded everything, and were gone in 45 minutes. Didn't charge a dime."
— Sandra M., Estate Cleanout — NE Heights
"Drove by the drop box at 10pm on a Tuesday with four boxes of books from my classroom. In and out in two minutes. So much easier than trying to find a Goodwill that's open."
— Mark T., Teacher — Rio Rancho
Book Donation FAQ
Can I donate damaged books in Albuquerque? +
Yes. I accept books in any condition — torn covers, water damage, highlighting, missing pages, dog-eared, yellowed, whatever. If the library or Goodwill rejected them, bring them here. Most still find a reader. The ones that are genuinely beyond reading — water-stained, moldy, or with broken bindings — get paper-recycled. I even remove the glue binding for better recyclability.
What happens to donated books? +
Every donation gets sorted by hand. Books with resale value are listed on Amazon and eBay — the revenue funds the free pickup service and keeps the operation running. Most children's books are distributed free to Little Free Libraries, UNM Children's Hospital, and care facilities across Albuquerque. The remaining readable books go out the same way — to readers through my distribution channels. Only books that are truly unreadable — water-damaged, moldy, or falling apart — get paper-recycled. Nothing useful goes to waste.
Do you accept old encyclopedias, textbooks, and magazines? +
Yes — I accept encyclopedias, textbooks (any edition), magazines, cookbooks, yearbooks, sheet music, and pretty much anything printed. Most places won't take these. I will. Readable ones go to readers; only the damaged or outdated-beyond-use material gets paper-recycled. Either way, they stay out of the landfill.
Can I donate DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, or board games? +
Absolutely. I accept DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl records, board games, and puzzles alongside books. Drop them in the same box — no need to separate anything.
Is this a tax-deductible donation? +
No. We'm a for-profit business, not a nonprofit. Donations are not tax-deductible. The trade-off is that I accept everything in any condition, offer free pickup, and the 24/7 drop box is always open — no restrictions, no business hours, no rejection.
How do I schedule a free book pickup in Albuquerque? +
Call or text 702-496-4214. I cover the entire Albuquerque metro area including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, and the East Mountains. Most pickups happen within a few days, on the same regional run. There's no minimum — I'll pick up one box or a whole garage.
Where is the 24/7 book drop box? +
5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107 — near Edith and Montano in the North Valley. The outdoor drop box is accessible day or night, 365 days a year. No gate, no lock, no appointment needed. Just drive up and drop off.
Where can I donate books near me in Albuquerque? +
Two easy options anywhere in the Albuquerque metro. Drop off any time at my 24/7 outdoor box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A — central to the city and a short drive from most neighborhoods. Or, for larger loads, I'll come to you with free pickup across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, and the East Mountains. Call or text 702-496-4214.
The full FAQ reference: pickup logistics, what I accept, estate situations, comparisons, and more.