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DVDs · Blu-rays · 4K UHD · VHS · Albuquerque
Where to Donate DVDs, Blu-rays & VHS in Albuquerque
Right here, in any condition and any quantity. Put DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K discs, box sets and VHS tapes in the covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, or text a photo of the shelf to 505-250-3804 for free metro pickup, scheduled by route. Bringing a whole movie wall? Come 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. any day and someone at the warehouse will help you unload. Cracked cases, no cases and discs in binders are all fine. Clearing CDs, records and games too? One guide covers where to donate DVDs, CDs and VHS in Albuquerque.
Request Your Free Pickup
Tell me what you have and where it is. I’m the only person who shows up — I do the lifting, any condition, no sorting. Tell me your timeline and I’ll do my best to work with it. Texts go straight to my phone at 505-250-3804.
Prefer to drop off? Open 24/7.
5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A · no appointment
Last verified October 2026 · Original research by Josh Eldred
The DVD wall that streaming made redundant
A DVD or Blu-ray collection is awkward to get rid of. The cases are bulkier than CDs, a full shelf fills a lot of boxes, and most people only notice how much there is when they pack for a move or clear out a parent’s house. The question is always the same: where does a wall of movies actually go?
That is the gap the New Mexico Literacy Project fills. I am a one-person operation run by Josh Eldred out of a warehouse at 5445 Edith Blvd NE in the North Valley. I built the business on books and free book pickups, and movies followed naturally — the boxes people hand me are rarely just books, they are books and DVDs together. So I take the DVDs too, by the same rules: free pickup, 24/7 drop box, any condition, no sorting.
Every disc format — and case condition does not matter
I accept the full range of video discs. If it plays a movie or a show, it can be donated.
Blu-rays & 4K UHD discs
Standard Blu-rays, 4K Ultra HD discs and the combo packs that bundle disc and digital code. Same polycarbonate construction as a DVD, same welcome here.
TV-series box sets
Complete-season sets, full-series collections, the multi-disc box sets that fill an entire shelf. Bulky, slow to give away elsewhere — which is why I want them.
Estate & bulk movie collections
A lifetime movie collection from a parent's house, a full home-theater archive, hundreds of discs in bins. Bulk volume is welcome — there is no upper limit.
Case condition is completely irrelevant. This is worth stating plainly because it stops people from donating. Cracked or split cases, missing cases, discs loose in a zip-up binder, no cover artwork, faded labels, scratched discs — none of it matters. I sort every donation by hand, so a bare disc is no harder for me to handle than one in a perfect case. Do not throw a movie away because the case broke. Do not buy replacement cases. Hand it over exactly as it is.
If you also have CDs, records, tapes or video games to clear, they all ride in the same donation: see the media donation hub for the full list, or just text one photo of the whole pile.
Donating VHS tapes in Albuquerque
Tapes go the same way as discs. Boxed Disney clamshells, taped-off-TV movies, exercise tapes, a whole cabinet of VHS from a parent's den: I take all of it, in any condition, with or without the cardboard sleeve. Nobody needs to rewind anything or check whether it still plays.
A bag or two fits the covered 24/7 box outside the gate on Edith Blvd NE. A cabinet's worth rides along on a free metro pickup with the DVDs, books and anything else you are clearing. Tapes of family birthdays and holidays? Copy the footage before you let go of the tape; what to do with old VHS tapes and DVDs walks through it. The VHS donation quick answer covers the short version.
A movie wall to clear after switching to streaming? One text starts it.
Why old DVDs don’t belong in the blue cart
Here is what most people do not know when they finally decide to clear the movie shelf. A DVD is not a single material. It is made of polycarbonate plastic with a thin reflective layer bonded inside, plus dyes, lacquer and printed labeling. Blu-rays and 4K discs are built the same way. That layered, mixed-material construction is exactly what makes them impossible to recycle the ordinary way.
Discs aren’t on the City of Albuquerque’s blue-cart list (checked October 2026), and a standard recycling line can’t separate the polycarbonate from the bonded reflective layer. Tossing them in the cart isn’t a reliable way to recycle them.
Optical-disc recyclers do exist. They shred the discs and mechanically separate the polycarbonate so it can be reused in new products, but they generally work through mail-in programs that almost nobody tracks down for a closet’s worth of old movies.
So the simplest case for donating is this: a disc that plays is still a movie someone can watch. When you hand the collection to NMLP, I sort it disc by disc, the usable ones are resold, and you never have to think about that wall again.
What happens to your DVDs after you donate them
Every donation is sorted disc by disc, by hand, at the warehouse. Three things happen to a movie collection here.
Checked by hand
Each case gets opened: right disc inside, surface condition, whether a season set is complete. Binders and loose discs go through the same check, so nothing needs testing on your end.
Resold
Usable DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K discs and box sets are listed for resale online, one title at a time.
Funds the free service
That revenue pays for the truck and the warehouse and keeps the free pickup and the 24/7 box running. I never charge for either one, and I never pay for donated movies.
I am honest about the limits. Not every DVD finds a new viewer, and I will not pretend that every disc does. What I do promise: every disc gets a look by hand, the usable ones are resold, and any books packed in with the movies get my firm rule, no book goes to the landfill. For how the whole operation runs, and why it is a for-profit business, see the about page.
Don't trash old DVDs. Drop them in the box, or I'll come get them.
Two ways to donate your DVDs
The whole service is built around convenience. Pick whichever of these fits.
Free pickup across the metro
Text 505-250-3804 with a photo of your DVDs and your address. I'll reply with a pickup window as soon as I can, and I'll do my best to work around your timeline. Set the boxes out wherever is convenient — porch, garage, lobby. You do not need to be home if they are accessible.
Free pickup covers Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo and Placitas; Valencia County and the East Mountains are scheduled around longer runs. The free pickup page has the full detail on how it runs.
24/7 drop box
The covered drop box sits outside the gate near the road at 5445 Edith Blvd NE. No code, no appointment: put your DVDs in the box any time, day or night. If it's full, text 505-250-3804 or come between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., seven days a week, when someone at the warehouse can help you unload.
Best for a few boxes of discs; a full movie wall is easier as a free pickup. The drop box page has directions and what to expect.
No minimum either way. A grocery bag of DVDs or a full home-theater collection — both get handled. And no sorting: if your DVDs are mixed in with CDs, books, tapes or games, leave them mixed. I separate everything at the warehouse. DVD players and VCRs come too, handed over 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or on a pickup rather than in the box. See what I take that others won’t for everything that can ride along in the same donation, and the donate page if books are the main thing you are clearing.
A note on what NMLP is
To be straight about it: the New Mexico Literacy Project is a for-profit New Mexico business, not a nonprofit. Donations to me are not tax-deductible, and I do not issue charitable receipts; a written acknowledgment is available on request. If a tax deduction is what you need, other Albuquerque organizations can provide one — though most have condition restrictions and do not offer free pickup.
The for-profit structure is what makes the service possible. Revenue from reselling the DVDs and books that have value pays for the truck, the fuel and the warehouse. That is what lets me take everything in any condition, with no minimum, free pickup and a drop box that never closes. The trade is honest and simple: maximum convenience, no deduction.
NMLP has a 5.0-star rating on Google and a public, verifiable track record in Albuquerque. Questions about how it works? The about page covers it, or call 505-250-3804.
Frequently asked questions about donating DVDs
Where can I donate DVDs in Albuquerque?
Here. Put DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K discs in the covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or text 505-250-3804 with a photo and your address for free metro pickup, scheduled by route. For a big load, come 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. any day and someone will help you unload. No minimum, no sorting, any condition.
Where can I donate DVDs if I'm not near Albuquerque?
DVDs qualify for USPS Media Mail, so you can mail them to me from anywhere in the US; postage is donor-paid. Closer to home, ask a library, school or senior center whether they want specific titles before you drop anything off.
Do libraries or Goodwill take DVD donations?
Albuquerque's public library accepts books and audiovisual materials in good condition, and most donations go to the Friends of the Public Library for its book sales. Goodwill of New Mexico's posted donation list names books and electronics but doesn't mention DVDs either way, so ask the store first. If your discs are scratched, missing cases or a whole wall's worth, my covered 24/7 drop box on Edith Blvd NE takes every one.
Do you accept Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs?
Yes. DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Ultra HD discs are all accepted, along with TV-series box sets and special editions. Blu-rays and 4K discs are made of the same polycarbonate plastic as DVDs and have the same recycling problem when trashed, so I am glad to take them in any quantity.
Can I donate DVDs in damaged cases or without cases?
Yes. Case condition does not matter. Cracked or broken cases, missing cases, discs loose in a binder or sleeve, no insert artwork, faded labels, scratched discs — all accepted. I sort everything by hand at the warehouse, so the state of the case is irrelevant to me.
Do you take VHS tapes?
Yes. VHS tapes are welcome in any condition: movies, TV recordings, workout and kids' tapes, with or without sleeves. Put them in the covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, or text 505-250-3804 to add them to a free metro pickup. Mixed in with DVDs is fine; I sort everything by hand.
Do you take DVD players and VCRs?
Yes, working or not. Players are electronics, so bring them 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., when someone at the warehouse can take them, or add them to a pickup instead of the drop box. TVs and monitors in working condition can come the same way.
Do you take large or bulk DVD collections?
Yes. A full DVD wall, complete TV-series box-set runs, an estate's worth of movies, hundreds of discs in bins — bulk movie collections are a routine pickup. Text 505-250-3804 with a photo and your address and I take the whole collection in one stop, no sorting needed on your end.
Can I donate just a few DVDs, or do you need a large collection?
No minimum. A handful of DVDs or an entire movie wall — both are welcome. For a few discs, the 24/7 drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE is the fastest option: drive up, drop off, done. For larger collections, text 505-250-3804 for a free pickup.
Do you buy DVDs?
No. I don't buy DVDs or pay for any donation. The drop box and the pickup are free, and resale of donated discs is what keeps them free.
Is donating DVDs to NMLP tax-deductible?
No. NMLP is a for-profit New Mexico business, not a nonprofit, and donations are not tax-deductible; a written acknowledgment is available on request. The trade-off is convenience: I accept DVDs and Blu-rays in any condition, offer free pickup with no minimum, and the 24/7 drop box is always open.
What happens to donated DVDs and Blu-rays?
Every disc is sorted by hand. Usable DVDs, Blu-rays and box sets are resold online, and that resale funds the free pickup and the 24/7 drop box. You don't need to test, clean or re-case anything first.
Why not just throw old DVDs in the trash or recycling bin?
DVDs and Blu-rays are polycarbonate plastic with a bonded reflective layer, and they aren't on the City of Albuquerque's blue-cart list, so the cart isn't a reliable way to recycle them. A watchable movie is better off donated: put it in my 24/7 drop box, and the usable discs are resold to keep the service free.
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- Donate Cassette Tapes in Albuquerque — music tapes, mixtapes and audiobook cassettes thrift stores won't take
- Donate VHS Tapes in Albuquerque — VHS movies and recorded home tapes
- Old Video Games: What to Do With Them — games, consoles, controllers and accessories
- What to Do With Old VHS Tapes and DVDs — save family footage first, then donate the rest
- What I Take That Others Won’t — everything that can go in one donation
- Donate Books — the main donation page for books
- Free Book Pickup in Albuquerque — how the metro-wide pickup works
- 24/7 Book Drop — location, directions and what to expect
- Free E-Waste Pickup — for old DVD players, game consoles and electronics
Ready to clear the movie shelf?
Text 505-250-3804 with photos of your DVDs and Blu-rays. Free pickup anywhere in the Albuquerque metro, or use the 24/7 drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE. No minimum, no sorting, broken cases fine, any condition. Watchable discs get resold, which keeps the service free.