Albuquerque, New Mexico
Free Albuquerque pickup for clothing, gear, tools & electronics.
Got something too good to just drop in a thrift bin? I'm Josh — a top-rated reseller since 2003. I'm good at one thing in particular: spotting the good, still-wanted stuff before it gets buried in a bin, undervalued, and often never sold. Send a photo of your clothing (any condition), electronics (working or not — my favorite), gear, tools, bikes, or instruments, and I'll get the good stuff to someone who'll use it, recycle what I can't, and tell you exactly where it went. Free pickup is limited and at my discretion — the surest path is to drop off (text me to set up a time).
Prefer to talk? Call (505) 250-3804 or text a photo →
That’s me, Josh — every pickup, by hand. Albuquerque.
Three easy steps
Decluttering has never been this easy
From "I should really clean out my closet" to done — in about five minutes of effort.
Request a pickup
Send your address, what you've got, and a photo or two. Takes under a minute.
I confirm what I can take
I review every request myself and reply about what's a fit and the day I can come. Nothing is promised until I confirm.
I pick it up — free
On the day we agree on, leave it out. I haul it at no cost — no need to be home — and give it a second life.
What I take
More than clothes — and your good stuff actually gets used
Clothing in any condition — plus gear, tools, bikes, instruments, and resale-worthy electronics. Furniture only if it's genuine mid-century. Send a photo and I'll confirm what's a fit.
✅ Yes, I want it
- Clothing, shoes & linens (any condition)
- Outdoor & camping gear
- Tools — hand, power & yard
- Bikes & cycling gear
- Sporting goods
- Musical instruments
- Electronics & e-waste (working or not)
- Scrap metal & machinery — free removal
- Mid-century-modern furniture
- Collectibles, vinyl & cameras
Please keep out
- General & particle-board furniture
- Mattresses & box springs
- Giant CRT/console TVs (too heavy solo)
- Large appliances
- Construction debris & trash
- Wet, moldy, or hazardous items
Not a junk-removal service — but electronics and e-waste are a yes, working or not. I can point you to local recyclers for mattresses, debris, and big appliances. Not sure about something? Send a photo.
Clothing? Even stained or torn is welcome. And "broken" isn't always a no — the working parts inside dead gear are often exactly what someone needs to fix theirs. Not sure? Just lead with a photo. See the full what-I-take list →
Why it matters
Your good stuff deserves better than a thrift bin
At a thrift store, a great pair of boots, a working drill, or a barely-used tent gets commingled, priced by volume, and a large share of donated goods never sells on the floor at all — it's baled, exported, or landfilled. That's just how donation-at-scale works, not a knock on anyone. I work the opposite way: I'm a 20-year reseller, so I recognize what something's actually worth, get it to the person who wants it, recycle what can't be saved, and tell you exactly where it went. You don't get paid — this is free pickup and I keep the resale value, which is what lets me come for nothing and eat the cost of recycling the rest. What you get is convenience, and the certainty your good things got used instead of buried.
After your pickup
A pickup that tells you exactly where your stuff went
Drop a bag at a thrift store and it vanishes into a sea of bins — you never hear another word, because it's commingled the moment it arrives. I work the other way. Because I handle every pickup by hand, a few days later I can send you a short personal note — your Reclaim Receipt — telling you what actually happened to your things.
Where each thing went
"Your kids' bikes went to a family in the South Valley; the worn tees went to textile recycling." Real outcomes — not a vague promise.
What you kept out of the landfill
My best honest estimate of the weight your haul kept out of the landfill, plus a running total across every pickup you've done with me.
From a name, not a logo
You won't get a tax form nobody reads. You'll get something better: the truth about where your stuff went, from the person who came and got it.
A thrift store can't tell you where your specific bag went — it's commingled the moment it arrives. Because I do every pickup by hand, I can. Request a pickup and find out where your stuff goes →
Free tools
Not ready to book? Start here
Three quick tools to help you clear out with confidence — no signup, no catch.
⚖️ Sell it or give it?
Three honest questions, 30 seconds — I'll tell you to keep the money when you should.
Get the honest answer →🧺 What can I donate?
Pick an item and its condition — get an instant answer on whether to donate, recycle, or toss it.
Open the sorter →📍 Is my ZIP covered?
Type your ZIP code to see if I offer free pickup at your door across Albuquerque.
Check coverage →♻️ Textile waste calculator
See how many pounds of clothing your household tosses each year — and how much you can divert.
Run the numbers →🗺️ Where to donate in ABQ
Every donation option in the metro, by item — charities, shelters, recyclers, free pickup — with real addresses.
Open the directory →Organizing a group drive? Try the clothing-drive impact calculator — I pick up the whole haul free.
Where I pick up
Serving the Albuquerque metro
I cover Albuquerque and the surrounding communities. If you're nearby and don't see your area, request anyway — I'm expanding routes all the time.
Not sure if I reach you?
Enter your address in the pickup form below. If I can't make it to you, I'll tell you right away — no obligation.
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Browse what I take
Clothing started it; here's the rest. Tap a category to see what's resale-worthy — every pickup is free and by approval.
Outdoor & camping gear
Tents, sleeping bags, packs, climbing and ski gear.
Tools
Hand, power, and yard tools — always in demand.
Bikes
Adult and kids' bikes, parts, and cycling gear.
Sporting goods
Golf, fishing, kayaks, snow sports, fitness gear.
Musical instruments
Guitars, amps, keyboards, drums, and more.
Electronics & e-waste
Consoles, cameras, audio, laptops, computer gear — working or not.
Scrap metal & equipment
Copper, aluminum, wire, radiators — I haul it free.
Appliances
Washers, dryers, fridges, water heaters — free, even from the basement.
Industrial equipment
Machinery and heavy loads — I have the forklift.
Estate & garage cleanouts
I cherry-pick the good stuff free; haulers for the rest.
Clothing & shoes
Any condition — where Abq Reclaimed began.
Weighing your options? Pickup vs. drop-off · vs. thrift store · vs. donation bins · textile waste calculator
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The person who shows up
Hi, I'm Josh — and I do every pickup myself.
Fourth-generation New Mexican. For years I've made my living rescuing things headed for the landfill that still have real value — and getting them to people who actually want them. Now I'll come do that for you, free — and you can check my track record: a top-rated eBay seller since 2003, 99.7% positive. My story →
Request a pickup
Offer your stuff a second life
Tell me what you've got — and the fastest path to a yes is a photo or two. Attach them below, or text them to (505) 250-3804 first; a picture lets me tell you quickly whether I can take it. Prefer to drop off? We can arrange that by appointment instead.
Want top dollar instead? Selling it yourself is the honest move — here's my guide to where to sell used gear in Albuquerque. I'm for when you just want it gone the right way.
📍 Local to Albuquerque — call or text (505) 250-3804. And straight up: Abq Reclaimed is a for-profit reuse business, not a 501(c)(3) charity, so pickups aren't tax-deductible — you get a Reclaim Receipt (where your stuff went) instead of a tax receipt.
Not sure what you can give? Try the 1-minute "what can I donate?" sorter · full coverage map
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes — completely. There's no fee to you, ever. I cover the pickup because keeping wearable textiles out of the landfill is worth it.
What do you take besides clothes?
Clothing and shoes in any condition, plus resale-worthy goods: outdoor and camping gear, tools, bikes, sporting goods, instruments, and working electronics. Furniture only if it's genuine mid-century modern. See the full list →
Do I need to be home?
No. Once I've confirmed your pickup, just leave it on the porch or by the door — it's contactless. I confirm every pickup before I come, so nothing shows up unannounced.
What if my clothes are stained or torn?
Send them anyway. Wearable items get reused and rehomed; worn-out textiles are passed to a recycling partner where I can — I do everything I can to keep them out of the landfill.
Where does it all go?
Good items are cleaned up and resold or rehomed so they get a real second life; worn-out textiles and anything I can't use are routed to the best reuse and recycling I can find. The goal is simple: a second life for every item I can, and as little as possible to the landfill.
Is this a tax-deductible charitable donation?
No — I'm a local reuse business, not a registered 501(c)(3), so pickups aren't tax-deductible. Here's the honest trade: a charity hands you a receipt for your taxes; I hand you a Reclaim Receipt — a personal note telling you exactly where your stuff went and how much it kept out of the landfill. One's a number nobody reads; the other actually means something. (If a tax write-off is the priority, a registered charity is the better fit — no hard feelings.)
How soon will you come?
I read and reply to every request myself. Pickup is by approval and scheduled around my routes, so the timing depends on where you are and how my week lines up — it isn't instant. I'll always tell you straight what I can take and when I can get there, and nothing is promised until I confirm.
Can I drop off instead of waiting for a pickup?
Yes. If you'd rather not wait on a route, we can arrange a free drop-off by appointment — just text me at (505) 250-3804 and we'll set up a time and place.
Got something worth saving?
Send me a photo and I'll tell you honestly whether I can take it. Free when I can — limited, and at my discretion.
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