Free tool
What can I donate?
Pick what you're clearing out and the shape it's in. We'll tell you whether to donate it, recycle it, or toss it — and the easiest way to get it gone in Albuquerque.
1. What are you clearing out?
Pick the closest match.
2. What kind of shape is it in?
Be honest — worn-out still has a home (just a different one).
Rule of thumb: when in doubt, don't throw it out. We accept clothing in any condition and recycle whatever can't be reused.
How to think about it
Most people throw away clothing that could have been reused or recycled — usually because sorting it feels like a chore. The good news: almost everything textile has a destination that isn't the landfill. Here's the short version this tool is built on.
- Wearable, clean items can be donated for resale (charity thrift stores) or picked up free from your door. Either keeps them in use.
- Worn, stained, or torn textiles can't be resold, but they can be recycled into insulation, padding, and industrial rags. Don't trash them — just route them to a service that sends textiles on for recycling.
- Only wet, moldy, or smoke-damaged textiles truly belong in the trash, because they contaminate everything they touch. Bag those separately so they don't ruin the rest.
That's the whole idea behind Abq Reclaimed: you bag it, we sort it, and everything that can be reused or recycled is — no guesswork on your end. See exactly what we accept, browse where to donate clothes in Albuquerque, or book a free pickup.