The NCT Co-op Network
NCT Recycling is the hub of a circular clothing economy serving Northern Colorado. Every organization in our network — nonprofit or retail — plays a role in keeping clothing in circulation and out of the landfill.
How the Co-op Works
Every pound that enters the system finds a home. Nothing leaves to the landfill.
Nonprofits
Collect donations from the community. Send excess bags to NCT when storage fills up.
NCT Processes
We pick up, weigh, and sort every load. Inventory flows to three outlets based on grade and volume.
🛍 Reseller Sort
Retail partners sort on-site and keep what they pull.
📦 Wholesale Bags
Raw bags sold by weight to volume buyers at $0.30/lb.
🏪 Bins & Boutique
Sorted discards and curated pieces sold to the public.
Closes the Loop
Revenue funds NCT operations. Nonprofits source free inventory for the clients they serve.
60K
lbs diverted monthly
100%
kept from landfills
10+
partner organizations
Nonprofit Co-op Partners
Nonprofits in the NCT co-op send us their excess donations — and in return, they source free clothing for the clients and families they serve. No storage headaches. No disposal costs. What your organization can't use, another one might need.
What You Give
- → Excess clothing donations your org can't use
- → Pickup coordination through the partner portal
- → Log your bag count when a load is ready
What You Get
- ✓ Free clothing inventory for the clients you serve
- ✓ Impact data for grant reporting and annual reports
- ✓ Visibility as a co-op environmental steward
- ✓ Part of a 10+ org regional network
Partner Portal — Now Live
Approved nonprofit partners can log bag counts, submit pickup requests, track load history, and source free inventory appointments — all without a phone call.
Log Into Partner Portal →Current Co-op Partners
Homeward Alliance
Fort Collins, CO
Housing stability and homelessness services
Diverts excess clothing donations through the NCT co-op, ensuring nothing usable goes to waste.
NOCO Humane Society
Northern Colorado
Animal welfare and adoption services
Channels surplus textile donations into the co-op network rather than the landfill.
Clothing Cottage
Northern Colorado
Affordable, dignified clothing for families in need
Redirects overflow inventory through NCT's co-op, keeping every usable item in circulation.
The Matthew House
Fort Collins, CO
Resettlement support for refugees and immigrants
Partners with NCT to supply clothing for newly arrived families while responsibly managing donation overflow.
Additional partners displayed as authorization is received. We partner with 10+ nonprofits across Northern Colorado.
Retail Partners
Approved retail partners get first access to sorted inventory — book a wholesale sort slot to work on-site, or shop the pound bins during reseller hours. Their discards feed the bins. Nothing goes to waste.
Approved Access
Retail partnerships are application-only. Once approved, you book via the reseller portal.
Wholesale Sort
Sort on-site from incoming loads. Take everything you pull — $0.30/lb (unopened bags).
Pound Bins
Shop pre-sorted bins during reseller hours. Priced at $2.00/lb weighed at checkout.
Reseller Portal — Now Live
Approved resellers can view upcoming shopping days, book a wholesale sort or bins slot, and manage their bookings — all without making a phone call.
Log Into Reseller Portal →Partnerships are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Wholesale Buyers
No application required. Buy raw weight mixed clothing bags directly from our facility. Sight-unseen, bulk, sold by the pound.
$0.30
per pound
Raw weight bags · Bulk · Sight-unseen · Mixed clothing
Raw weight bags are unsorted bags sold exactly as they come in from donation intake. You're buying the weight — not a curated selection. Contents are mixed and vary bag to bag.
Typical contents include everyday clothing across all categories: men's, women's, kids', shoes, outerwear, denim, and accessories. No guarantees on specific contents, brands, or quality.
Colorado sales tax exemption accepted. Bring your Form DR 0563 or sales tax license number for your first purchase.
At a Glance
Become a Donation Hub
Any organization — nonprofit, thrift store, community center, or small business — can host an NCT donation receptacle at their location. Your site becomes part of Northern Colorado's textile reuse infrastructure, increasing your visibility while keeping more clothing out of landfills.
Inquire about hosting a donation hub →Join the NCT Network
Whether you're a nonprofit serving the community, a reseller sourcing inventory, or a volume buyer — there's a place for you in the co-op. Apply for the program that fits your organization, or reach out with questions.