For UNM students, faculty, or staff who need a book drop-off:
- NMLP 24/7 outdoor donation box — 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, Albuquerque NM 87107. Roughly 10 minutes from UNM main campus via Edith Blvd / Lomas / Comanche. Accessible day or night, 365 days a year. No appointment, no condition gatekeeping, no paperwork. Park in the warehouse lot, drop the boxes by the outdoor bin, drive away.
- UNM Bookstore buyback (in Bookstore building) — for current-edition required-text textbooks only. Cash on the spot. Walking distance. For a full comparison of buyback options, see the college textbook buyback guide.
- Goodwill of New Mexico San Mateo location — about 8 minutes from UNM via Central. Drop-off, condition restrictions apply, tax receipt available.
- Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library — Main Branch downtown — about 10 minutes from UNM. Selective intake, limited windows, tax receipt available.
- Bookworks Nob Hill — walking distance from UNM south campus. Trade credit for clean, recent saleable books. Selective intake.
For UNM students with end-of-semester volume (a whole apartment of books, dorm cleanout): NMLP picks up for free at every UNM dorm and most off-campus housing in the area. See end-of-semester move-out details. For textbook-specific logistics at UNM, read our UNM textbook donation guide.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, 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].