Tijeras and the surrounding East Mountains corridor are inside NMLP's near-metro service area for free in-home book pickup. The drive over the Sandia pass on I-40 is part of the standard route.
Pickup throughout Tijeras Canyon, Carnuel, Cedar Crest (north of I-40), Sedillo, Frost Road, the foothills approaches, and the rural acreage along NM-337 toward Chilili. NMLP brings a hand truck and is comfortable with steep gravel driveways, gates, and the multi-level mountain houses common in the area.
Other Tijeras options are limited: there's no Goodwill or Savers in Tijeras itself; the closest drop-offs are in Edgewood east on I-40 or in Albuquerque proper west of the pass. The East Mountain Library Friends accept some donations but the intake is selective.
For East Mountains estate cleanouts (common as longtime mountain residents downsize), NMLP often surfaces archive-grade regional NM history materials — see where donated books go for routing detail.
Call or text 702-496-4214. Mention "Tijeras" or "East Mountains" so the schedule routes correctly.
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].