NMLP's standard pickup windows by service tier:
- Core ABQ metro (87100s): typical 3 days from request, often faster.
- Metro (Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Placitas): typical 5 days.
- Near metro (East Mountains, Los Lunas, Belen): typical 7 days.
- Anywhere else in New Mexico: no pickup. The free 24/7 drop-off at 5445 Edith Blvd NE is open around the clock, no appointment.
Faster scheduling for urgent situations:
- Same-day: possible for emergency situations (closing date the next morning, hospice transition, family member arriving from out of state). Call 505-250-3804 directly — NMLP will work to make it happen.
- Next-day: routinely available for tight closing dates, move-out windows, and family-driven timelines. Mention the deadline when you call.
- Weekend: NMLP picks up Saturdays and sometimes Sundays. Call to confirm.
- After hours: NMLP routinely schedules pickups in evenings and early mornings to work around donor work schedules.
For donors who don't need pickup at all: the 24/7 outdoor donation box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE is always available.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, same-week scheduling. Or use the 24/7 outdoor drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].