Community Partners
NCT Recycling doesn't operate in isolation. Our nonprofit and small business partners are the backbone of a Northern Colorado network that keeps 60,000 lbs of clothing out of landfills every single month.
Every organization listed here has made a commitment to responsible textile stewardship — alongside the community mission they already serve.
Environmental Stewards of Northern Colorado
Textile waste is one of the most overlooked environmental problems in the country. Every organization in the NCT network — whether a nonprofit serving families or a small business sourcing resale inventory — plays a direct role in keeping clothing in circulation and out of Colorado's landfills. That's not a side effect of what they do. It's part of who they are.
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Nonprofit Partners
These organizations serve Northern Colorado's most vulnerable communities. Through the NCT co-op exchange, they turn donation overflow into a resource — and give their clients access to clothing they need.
Homeward Alliance
Fort Collins, CO
Providing pathways out of homelessness through housing, outreach, and support services.
Diverts excess clothing donations through the NCT co-op, ensuring nothing usable goes to waste.
NOCO Humane Society
Northern Colorado
Protecting and finding homes for animals in need across Northern Colorado.
Channels surplus textile donations into the co-op network rather than the landfill.
Clothing Cottage
Northern Colorado
Providing affordable, dignified clothing to families and individuals in need.
Redirects overflow inventory through NCT's co-op, keeping every usable item in circulation.
The Matthew House
Fort Collins, CO
Supporting refugees and immigrants with resettlement services and community integration.
Partners with NCT to supply clothing for newly arrived families while responsibly managing donation overflow.
Additional nonprofit partners displayed as authorization is received.
Small Business Partners
These businesses source inventory through NCT Recycling — keeping clothing in the local economy and out of landfills while building sustainable, community-rooted operations.
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Small Business Partners Coming Soon
We're onboarding our first featured small business partners. If your business sources inventory through NCT Recycling and wants to be listed here as a community environmental steward, reach out.
Apply to Be ListedBecome a Donation Hub
Partner organizations can host an NCT Recycling donation receptacle at their location — giving donors a convenient drop-off point while expanding our collection network across Northern Colorado. Your storefront or facility becomes part of the region's textile reuse infrastructure.
Whether you're a thrift store, a community center, a nonprofit office, or a small business with foot traffic, hosting a donation hub increases your visibility, supports your community mission, and strengthens the co-op network for everyone.
Inquire about hosting a donation hub →Join the NCT Partner Network
Whether you're a nonprofit, a reseller, or a small business, being part of the NCT network means being recognized as part of the solution to Colorado's textile waste problem — and getting the visibility that comes with it.