Law books are one of the hardest donation categories in Albuquerque. Goodwill, Savers, and Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library generally do not accept legal materials because they go out of date quickly and have near-zero retail demand.
NMLP accepts law books in any quantity:
- Retired attorney libraries — federal reporters, state code volumes, treatise sets, practice guides. Most route to recycling because they're rapidly outdated, but some find homes.
- Law school casebooks — UNM Law alumni cleanouts, current-edition casebooks have limited resale to current students; older editions get recycled.
- Albuquerque-area attorney estates — common in West Mesa, Northeast Heights, and Nob Hill professional households.
- Bar association periodicals — NM Bar Bulletin back issues, journal sets — route to UNM Law Library or recycling.
NMLP coordinates with the UNM Law School and a few practicing attorneys for selective routing of current-edition treatises. Most of the volume goes to a regional commercial paper pulper.
For a retired attorney library cleanout (often 200-500+ volumes from a long career): NMLP handles full-office cleanouts in the metro. Free, scheduled in 2-4 hour blocks. Call 702-496-4214.
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].