Albuquerque resale & donation directory
Gear, tools, bikes, instruments, electronics — Albuquerque has more ways to rehome them than most people realize. Here's a real, local rundown, organized by what you're clearing out.
Whether you want cash, a tax-deductible donation, or just to get something out of the garage, this guide covers your local options. Shops change what they buy and their hours often, so call ahead before you load up the car.
Want to skip the hauling, pricing, and waiting? That's exactly what Abq Reclaimed does: tell me what you've got, send a photo, and I'll pick up the resale-worthy stuff free — by approval. I'm a for-profit reuse service, so it's not tax-deductible; it's just easy. Request a pickup →
Outdoor ReGear — 4520 Alexander Blvd NE · (505) 344-1336. A consignment shop for quality outdoor and camping gear and apparel; they sell your gear for you and split the proceeds.
REI (Albuquerque) — 1550 Mercantile Ave NE · (505) 247-1191. Co-op members can trade in clean, working gear through Re/Supply for store credit (an electronic gift card).
Rather not deal with it? Free camping & outdoor gear pickup →
Two Wheel Drive — (505) 243-8443. Carries used bikes through a trade-in program.
Sport Systems — (505) 837-9400. Trade-in program for bikes and ski/snowboard gear.
Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center (a City of Albuquerque program). Accepts donated bikes, parts, tools, and bike clothing; donation hours are typically Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, noon–7pm.
Center of Southwest Culture / Story Riders — 1024 4th St SW. Accepts donated bikes and parts to get more people riding.
Rather not deal with it? Free bike pickup →
Play It Again Sports — 7212 Menaul Blvd NE · (505) 881-0551. Buys, sells, and trades used sports and fitness gear — golf clubs, weights, bikes, treadmills, and more — cash on the spot, no appointment needed.
Sport Systems — (505) 837-9400. New and used sporting goods, plus the trade-in program above.
Rather not deal with it? Free sporting goods pickup →
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — 4900 Menaul NE (Mon–Sat 9–5). Donations of tools, hardware, appliances, doors, lighting, and furniture; proceeds build local homes. Free pickup for large donations: (505) 265-0057. There's also a Rio Rancho drop-off at 1525 Stephanie Rd SE, Unit 207.
Pawn shops, Facebook Marketplace, and OfferUp are the fastest way to turn working power tools into cash.
Rather not deal with it? Free used tool pickup →
Got scrap metal, wire, radiators, or a dead appliance? Free scrap metal & equipment removal → — I keep the salvage value, you clear the space.
Music Go Round (Albuquerque). Buys quality used instruments and gear — guitars, drums, keyboards, pro sound — and pays on the spot or trades.
Grandma's Music & Sound — 9310 Coors Blvd NW · (505) 292-0341. A longtime local music store.
Grumpy's Guitars — a full-service guitar shop that buys, sells, and trades.
Robertson & Sons Violin Shop — the go-to for stringed instruments and bows.
Rather not deal with it? Free instrument pickup →
Gamers Anonymous — 1512-C Wyoming Blvd NE. Buys and sells retro and modern games, consoles, and parts.
iRepairNM — two Albuquerque locations. Buys and sells pre-owned phones, tablets, computers, and game consoles.
GameStop (Coronado Center) — trade in games and some electronics for credit.
Rather not deal with it? Free working-electronics pickup → (resale-worthy items only).
Albuquerque Computer & Electronics Recycling Co. — (505) 990-3732. Recycles most electronics free and wipes hard drives at no cost (a small fee applies to CRT monitors and TVs).
Goodwill of New Mexico — drop unwanted computers and equipment at any donation center for free recycling.
City of Albuquerque Solid Waste runs periodic free e-waste drop-off events — check the city's calendar for the next one.
For giving things away fast or selling locally with no middleman, Buy Nothing groups, Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist are hard to beat.
For full clear-outs, estate-sale and junk-removal companies (for example Junk Brothers, ABQ Household Services, LoadUp, or White Hat Estate Sales) handle everything — including what has no resale value. Abq Reclaimed pairs well with them: I cherry-pick the resale-worthy goods free first, and they clear the rest. See estate & garage cleanouts. Clearing a shop or commercial space? I also do free industrial equipment removal with a forklift.
High-value items and a little time? Sell them. Low value or no time? Donate or book a free pickup. Broken? Recycle it. Almost nothing truly needs the trash. For a quick framework, read how to get rid of used stuff in Albuquerque.
Send a photo of what you've got and I'll tell you honestly what I can take — then pick it up free, across Albuquerque.
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