Most major donation channels in Albuquerque (Goodwill of New Mexico, Savers, Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library) reject moldy or mildewed books at the intake door.
Water damage is a yes: water-damaged, water-stained, warped, smoke-saturated, basement-musty, mouse-chewed and sun-bleached books are all welcome, even when only a few in the box can be used. Salvageable copies get cleaned and routed to readers, and unsalvageable paper goes to a regional commercial paper pulper for true paper recycling, not landfill.
Bag the moldy ones separately (a black contractor bag is fine) and label the bag "mold." Wet books never go in the 24/7 drop box, where they would sit against other people's donations. Dry books can go in the box, moldy or water-damaged.
Free in-home pickup across the Albuquerque metro. Call or text 505-250-3804. Scheduling by route.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, scheduling by route. Or use the 24/7 drop box, a covered box outside the gate, by the road, at 5445 Edith Blvd NE.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].