# Moving & clear-out guides for Albuquerque

> Guides for moving out, clearing a parent’s house, and where to sell, donate or recycle tools, electronics, gear, appliances and scrap metal in Albuquerque.

Source: https://abqreclaimed.com/blog/ · Abq Reclaimed, Albuquerque, NM · free pickup by request — text a photo to (505) 250-3804

Honest, practical advice for moves and clear-outs — tools, electronics, gear, appliances and scrap metal — and where everything goes next.

Life events

### [Moving out of Albuquerque: what to do with everything](https://abqreclaimed.com/moving-out-of-albuquerque-guide)

A dated, three-week plan for the pile that isn't coming — sell, give, free pickup, or the city.

Life events

### [How to clear out a parent's house](https://abqreclaimed.com/clearing-out-a-parents-house-albuquerque)

A calm room-by-room plan for downsizing or an estate, with the real Albuquerque options for each bucket.

Life events

### [Who picks up free in Albuquerque? Moves, estates & clear-outs](https://abqreclaimed.com/clear-out-albuquerque)

The honest who-picks-up-what map for a move, a downsizing, an estate or a storage unit — and how a clear-out works with me.

Life events

### [PCS out of Albuquerque: what won’t make weight](https://abqreclaimed.com/military-pcs-pickup-albuquerque)

Tools, electronics, gear and bikes that won’t fit the weight allowance: text photos and your pack-out date, and I tell you honestly what I can take and who takes the rest.

Local directory

### [Where to sell or donate used gear in Albuquerque](https://abqreclaimed.com/where-to-sell-used-gear-albuquerque)

Real local shops that buy and accept used gear, tools, bikes, instruments & electronics — with addresses. Plus free e-waste recycling and free pickup.

Local directory

### [Where to sell scrap metal in Albuquerque](https://abqreclaimed.com/where-to-sell-scrap-metal-albuquerque)

Real yards that weigh it and pay cash, what they won't buy, and when hauling it yourself is actually worth your time.

How-to

### [How to get rid of used stuff in Albuquerque](https://abqreclaimed.com/blog/get-rid-of-used-stuff-albuquerque)

Sell it, donate it, or have it hauled free — how to decide in about a minute, and keep it out of the landfill.

Local directory

### [Where to donate in Albuquerque — every option, by item](https://abqreclaimed.com/where-to-donate-albuquerque)

The complete metro donation directory: tools, electronics, appliances, furniture, bikes, books, clothes & more — real addresses, charities, shelters, free recycling, and free pickup.

Free tool

### [What can I donate?](https://abqreclaimed.com/what-can-i-donate)

Pick an item and its condition — get an instant answer on whether to donate, sell, recycle, or toss it.

Free tool

### [Is my ZIP covered?](https://abqreclaimed.com/is-my-zip-covered)

Type your ZIP code to see whether you're in my usual pickup area or case by case.

Compare

### [Free pickup vs. thrift store drop-off](https://abqreclaimed.com/donation-pickup-vs-thrift-store)

What a thrift dock is right for, what a free pickup is right for, and why they work well together.

Local directory

### [Where to donate clothes in Albuquerque](https://abqreclaimed.com/blog/where-to-donate-clothes-in-albuquerque)

Charity drop-offs and shelters for everyday clothing, with addresses & phone numbers. (I don't pick up everyday clothes — quality clothing & shoes are another story.)

## Clearing out tools, gear or electronics?

Text me a photo of the pile. I take the resale-worthy share free, by request, and tell you exactly who takes the rest.

[Text me a photo](sms:+15052503804)