Every week, people across the Albuquerque metro donate books they no longer need — from estate cleanouts and classroom libraries to moving-day box loads. Whether they schedule a free pickup or swing by the 24/7 outdoor drop box on Edith Blvd, the experience is the same: fast, free, and no sorting required.
Here's what some of those donors and community partners have to say about working with the New Mexico Literacy Project.
I want to tell everyone how nice it is to have someone pick up boxes of books. I called Josh & we made an appointment for him to come by. He was here on time & very polite & nice to meet. He had all my boxes loaded within a few minutes. I would definitely recommend him & his cause!! It’s important that everyone be able to access & enjoy books. Thank you Josh!
Jonel Crockett
Book Pickup — Albuquerque
I was very happy to have come across Josh and his father, Terry while driving by their location on Edith Blvd. They shared with me how they find useful and least wasteful places for all the books they receive. Some of the kids books go free to Little Free Libraries, hospitals & care facilities. I have had difficulty finding places to give books away to. Now I know where and will let friends and family know too. Thanks Josh & Terry!
Lizette Martinez
Book Pickup — Albuquerque
I just donated a bunch of books at the 24/7 box on Edith. Super easy and I’m so happy to have a place to donate my used books!
Deborah Albrycht
24/7 Book Drop — Albuquerque
Showed up on time and took everything we were hoping for!! Very grateful and much all for a good cause!!
Andrea Gero
Donation Pickup — Albuquerque
They were professional and helpful. They made donating easy, safe and effortless. I’d highly recommend New Mexico Literacy Project.
Peggy McDonough
Book Donation — Albuquerque
I requested a pickup of books, dvds and vhs tapes. The boxes were heavy and I didn’t have time to take them down to their location. The form to fill out was easy and Josh responded within a few hours. Josh picked up the boxes the day he said he would. Overall, a very pleasant and easy experience. I would absolutely recommend them if you have any media you wish to donate.
T Scott
Media Pickup — Books, DVDs & VHS
He was nice, friendly and fave me additional information when I asked for it. I will definitely work with him and this organization again!
Katharine Baggett
Donation Questions — Albuquerque
Josh was awesome in immediate response to my text to schedule pickup. Was early to pick up and friendly. I never knew of this hidden jewel of organization that helps community literacy.
Audrey Duran
Book Donation Pickup — Albuquerque
Josh made donating our old CD’s and DVD’s so easy. The best part was that he picked them up and moved them all himself! He is friendly, professional and punctual. Highly recommended!
Amy McGrane
CD & DVD Donation Pickup — Albuquerque
Professional, efficient and friendly. Josh is great to work with🙂
Margaret Lopez
Book Donation Pickup — Albuquerque
Josh is very professional and solved our school issue with removing excess books. Process was painless and quick. I highly recommend anyone to use the NM Literacy Project.
Martin Lucero
School Book Removal — Estancia
Josh is amazing! It’s people like him who make our city a better place. As a former military member, his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving others really stand out. Thank you for all you do for our community!
Lawrence Jackson
Community — Albuquerque
I had to downsize my 93-year-old dad’s living arrangement and move him to a smaller place, wasn’t sure what to do with all the stuff that he didn’t need. I found Josh’s website *New Mexico Literacy Project) online and it was awesome. I wish I had found him the last time we downsized my dad, as we threw away a lot of stuff that could have been reused. Josh comes and takes everything, even those things he can’t do anything with and he gets rid of them or donates them for you. He was very courteous to myself and my dad and very respectful to the belongings. I highly recommend Josh if you need to downsize your loved ones. He can find new homes and new uses for the old belongings.
Rick B
Senior Downsizing — Albuquerque
Josh was amazing and a true life saver for our school. He was kind and so incredibly helpful. It feels so nice that we are able to get our books donated and recycled through the proper ways. This is amazing community outreach!
Elizabeth Chapman
School Book Donation — Gilbert L. Sena Charter High School, Albuquerque
This gentleman came on time was very helpful and grateful, very polite and really did take the books in any condition will call again
Charlotte Herrington
Book Donation Pickup — Local Guide, Albuquerque
Happy to donate my books for a good cause! Very easy process to donate books. Called and scheduled a pickup and the pickup was on time and easy!
Sidney Newsom
Book Donation Pickup — Albuquerque
The New Mexico Literacy Project provides much needed services locally, and I am so happy to find it. Josh and Terry moved a garage-full of books (collected over 70 years) in less than an hour. I feel confident that the books will find good homes. Thank you so much for your service!
Cherokee Randolph
Garage Library — Albuquerque
This was a very satisfying experience. The two fellas that helped me could not have been more helpful and pleasant. I will continue to use this service when needed.
Donna Strong
Book Donation — Albuquerque
This is SUCH a great option when you're cleaning things out! I had boxes of books (old textbooks, baby and kid books my kids had outgrown) just sitting around. I was able to just drop them off here with no questions or issues. It was so fast and the two gentlemen who accepted them were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back as we continue to get organized!
Dolores D. Guest
Book Donation — Albuquerque
Josh is a very nice guy who does a great job of cleaning out a property and removing unwanted items with no questions asked about condition. So happy to see that my mother's books will never see a landfill.
Leyla Mcfadden
Estate Cleanout — Albuquerque
Josh was super easy to communicate and work with as I had to clear out multiple rooms filled with old books, video games, DVDs, CDs, and old electronics from my mom's house. He came over and loaded everything up super quickly no questions asked. He was very professional and honestly took a massive amount of work off my hands. It's great knowing everything will be recycled and not just tossed in the dump. Highly recommend NM Literacy Project!!!
Darian Martinez
Estate Cleanout — Albuquerque
New Mexico Literacy Project has been a fantastic partner for Assistance League of Albuquerque. We are a thrift store that sells donated books and a percentage of these we are unable to use. We are able to recycle these through Josh which saves us hours of sorting and disposing every week. And they do not go to a landfill. Josh is reliable and professional and the free pickup has been a huge help. It saves our volunteers from hauling boxes of books. He comes by, loads up, and we get our space back. No hassle and no minimum. I highly recommend Josh and the New Mexico Literacy Project.
Maureen Fitzgibbon
Assistance League of Albuquerque — Partner Organization
“This place is awesome and benefits our community’s children. Give them any books you have! Bless you.”
Liz
Children’s-book donor · Google review
“I am so impressed with this organization! Josh was so quick to respond and really offered grade A customer service for pickup. I am inspired by the project and hope to pass the word on to everyone who will listen!!”
Red or Green?
Pickup donor · Google review
“I called because I wanted to donate a lot of National Geographics magazines. I asked if they could use them all and was told to bring them over. It took me a while to pick them up and get there from the far NE heights. They waited for me and took them all. We had a good friendly conversation so I asked if they would take the comics I needed to get out. They will so I’ll be taking them sometime next week. What a friendly welcome I received and a good conversation. Their mission is clear to help others. Glad I found them and can recommend them.”
Steve
Local Guide · National Geographic & comics drop-off · Google review
Fast service just drive up and drop off … was looking for a place to drop off books besides goodwill…
Timothy Lucero
Book Drop-Off — Albuquerque
Josh was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, highly recommended. I so appreciated his time — fantastic.
Michael Saunders
Research & Evaluation — Albuquerque
“A great resource and very friendly and responsive to comments and questions. It makes the world of collecting first editions so much better!!”
John Kay
Collector — via the First-Edition Checker · Google review
“I went to NMLP to drop off books I no longer had need or room for. Josh and his father were very friendly and welcoming. They have a fascinating space with hand built shelves to house the books coming and going. A humble operation with a lot of depth and heart. ABQ is lucky to have the service and individuals so willing to help benefit literacy and share knowledge. I am happy to know these books will have new readers. This is a down-to-earth business doing the right thing for the right reasons - it truly was an inspiring experience, I hope to be back!”
Summer Groblebe
Drop-off donor · Google review
My church and I are deeply grateful to Josh for hauling away a roomful of surplus sheet music, including the filing cabinets! He showed up on time and worked hard. We were thrilled with the service provided, and recommend this business highly.
Edie Brooks
Church Choir Library — Albuquerque
Josh from the NM Literacy Project came today to pick up music and hymnals from our church. From all reports, it went very well and we are so appreciative to find a home for our beloved music.
Sharon Christensen
Church Music & Hymnals — Albuquerque
Josh has donated numerous children's books to my Little Free Library in the east mountains at Sunflower Meadow Park. Thanks to his generous donations I am able to continue to provide books to neighbor kids.
Peggy C.
Little Free Library — East Mountains
Me and my family love how convenient the book donation bin is!
Michael O.
Family Donor — Albuquerque
Authentic, knowledgeable and very honest. He is not wanting to take advantage of you!! Truly a nice guy!
Andy M.
Book Collection — Albuquerque
Last verified July 2026 · Original research by Josh Eldred
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