The full list
What I take (and what I don't)
Abq Reclaimed started with clothing and now reclaims a lot more — outdoor gear, tools, bikes, instruments, and other resale-worthy goods. Reselling is my trade, so when you're about to drop something good in a thrift bin, send it my way instead: I recognize what still has real value, get it to someone who'll actually use it, and recycle what can't be saved — instead of letting it get commingled and undervalued. Here's the honest list, plus how approval-first pickup works.
How this works: you offer, I confirm. It's just me, with limited time and space — so the fastest, fairest way to start is to text me a photo or two first at (505) 250-3804 (or attach them to your request). A picture lets me tell you quickly what I can take, and lets me be honest when I can't. I don't promise anything sight-unseen — I can't save everything, and sometimes I'll have to say no — but I'll always tell you straight.
I take a lot of what thrift stores turn away. Goodwill and Savers resell items in good shape, so they usually can't take stained or torn clothing — or most non-clothing goods — at the curb. I take clothing in any condition, plus resale-worthy gear, tools, bikes, and electronics, and a few days later I tell you exactly where it all went with a Reclaim Receipt. (I'm still not a junk hauler — no mattresses, dead appliances, or debris; the full "keep out" list is below.)
"Broken" doesn't always mean worthless. Some of what I save are the working parts inside things people give up on — a foot pedal from a dead sewing machine, the motor from a busted adjustable bed or lift chair, the wheels and armrests off a wrecked wheelchair. Somewhere, someone is repairing that exact item, and that part is what they need. So if something might still have life in it, lead with a photo and I'll tell you straight.
✅ Yes, I want it
- Clothing, shoes & linens (any condition)
- Outdoor & camping gear
- Tools — hand, power & yard
- Bikes, parts & cycling gear
- Sporting goods (golf, fishing, kayak, snow)
- Musical instruments & gear
- Electronics & e-waste — working or not
- Scrap metal, wire, radiators & machinery
- Quality kitchen & small appliances
- Genuine mid-century-modern furniture
- Collectibles, vinyl, cameras & the like
Please keep out
- General furniture (sofas, particle-board, etc.)
- Mattresses & box springs
- Giant CRT/console TVs (too heavy for one person)
- Large appliances (fridges, washers, dryers)
- Construction debris, junk & trash
- Anything wet, moldy, or hazardous — paint, chemicals, fuel, propane
I'm not a junk-removal service — but I do take electronics and e-waste now, working or not. I mine the useful parts and recycle the rest myself (it's easy and free for me), so send those my way. For mattresses, debris, and big appliances, I'm glad to point you to the right local haulers.
Not sure about something? Send a photo with your request and I'll tell you before I come. When it comes to clothing, even stained or torn is welcome — more on that below.
The categories, in detail
Clothing, shoes & linens — any condition
This is where Abq Reclaimed began, and it hasn't changed: bag up clothing, shoes, coats, bags, sheets, towels, and blankets in any condition. Most bins and thrift shops only want resellable pieces, which leaves people trashing the rest. I take it all — wearable items are rehomed, and worn-out textiles are routed to a recycling partner where I can. So the stained gym shirts, single socks, and faded sheets? Still send them. Donate clothes · textile recycling.
Outdoor & camping gear
Tents, sleeping bags and pads, backpacks, camp stoves, climbing, ski and snowboard gear, trekking poles, and more. Albuquerque is an outdoors town, so good gear gets a fast second life. Brand and condition drive value, so a photo helps. Camping & outdoor gear pickup →
Tools — hand, power & yard
Drills, saws, sanders, wrenches, mowers, trimmers, tool chests, shop equipment, and hardware. Working tools are always in demand. Please drain fuel from gas equipment first. Used tool pickup →
Bikes & sporting goods
Adult and kids' bikes, parts, and cycling gear, plus golf clubs, fishing gear, kayaks and paddleboards, skis and snowboards, and quality fitness equipment. Bulky to store, easy to rehome. Bike pickup → · Sporting goods pickup →
Musical instruments
Guitars, amps, keyboards, drums, band and orchestra instruments, pedals, and recording gear. Even well-worn instruments usually have real value. (Full-size pianos and organs are too big for one person.) Instrument pickup →
Electronics & e-waste — working or not (my favorite)
This is the stuff I most want. Game consoles and games, cameras and lenses, vintage and home audio, drones, synths, laptops, tablets, phones, plus computer parts, networking gear, cables, and components — working or not. I find the value in whatever's resale-worthy and recycle the rest myself; it's genuinely easy and free for me, so almost nothing has to hit the landfill. A model number and photo help, but when in doubt, send electronics my way. (The one thing I pass on is giant CRT/console TVs — too heavy for one person.) Electronics & e-waste pickup →
Scrap metal, wire & radiators — free removal
Copper, aluminum, brass, steel, wire, and radiators: I haul metal off free and keep the salvage value, so you clear the space at no cost. Heavy machinery and industrial equipment too — by arrangement, I bring the forklift. This is free removal, not cash for metal (a scrap yard is your move if you want to be paid by the pound). Scrap metal & equipment removal → · Industrial equipment removal →
Furniture — genuine mid-century modern only
Here's the honest boundary: I don't take general furniture. No particle-board pieces, no worn sofas, no everyday dressers. The one exception is genuine mid-century-modern — the real teak, walnut, and design-forward pieces from roughly the 1950s–60s. If you think you've got the real thing, send a photo and I'll take a look.
Collectibles, vinyl, cameras & oddities
Records, cameras, watches, vintage electronics, quality kitchen gear (cast iron, stand mixers), and the interesting stuff that turns up in a cleanout. When in doubt, send a photo.
Clearing a whole house or garage? That's the sweet spot. I'll cherry-pick the resale-worthy goods free and point you to haulers for the rest. See estate & garage cleanouts.
How to make a pickup easy
- Lead with a photo. One or two pictures per item (or a wide shot of a load) is the fastest path to a yes. Text (505) 250-3804 or attach them to the form.
- Add the brand or model if you know it — it often makes the difference on gear and electronics.
- Keep it dry and clean. A dry garage or covered porch keeps everything in resale shape.
- Note access. Gate codes, long driveways, or "it's in the back shed" — tell me where to look.
Got something worth a second life?
Send a couple photos and I'll tell you honestly if it's a fit. Free pickup across Albuquerque — always by your approval and mine.
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