Yes — at New Mexico Literacy Project (NMLP). Most major donation channels in Albuquerque (Goodwill of New Mexico, Savers, Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library, Habitat ReStore) reject moldy or mildewed books at the intake door, which leaves donors with no good option short of the trash bin.
NMLP accepts books in any condition — moldy, mildewed, water-damaged, smoke-saturated, basement-musty, mouse-chewed, sun-bleached. The standard sort routes any unsalvageable mold-damaged paper to a regional commercial paper pulper for true paper recycling, not landfill. Salvageable copies get cleaned and routed to readers.
Practical guidance: bag mold-damaged books separately if possible (a black contractor bag is fine), label the bag "mold," and mention it when you call. That lets the warehouse handle them with appropriate equipment. There's no extra fee.
Free in-home pickup across the Albuquerque metro and most of New Mexico. Call or text 702-496-4214, tell me your timeline, and I'll do my best to meet it.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, flexible scheduling. Or use the 24/7 outdoor drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].