About Community Thrift & Treasures:

Sustainability & Community Support

Our Mission: Reducing Waste, Empowering Communities

Founded on September 30, 2011, Community Thrift & Treasures, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating an affordable, unique, and sustainable approach to the traditional thrift store model. Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to recycle everything except for real trash.

From Humble Roots to Community Impact

What began as a grassroots effort by our founders—Kim, Suzanna, and Mari—to rescue usable items from the Pitkin County and South Canyon landfills has grown into a multi-location operation serving the Roaring Fork and Grand Valleys.

We believe that "waste" is often just a resource in the wrong place.

By salvaging items from free piles and authorized recovery, we have diverted tons of material from local landfills while providing high-quality, affordable goods to our neighbors.

Our Locations

We proudly serve Western Colorado through three dedicated storefronts:

Glenwood Springs: Our flagship location at 2518 S. Glen Ave.

Carbondale (Cattle Creek Thrift & Furniture): A 12,000 sq. ft. facility specializing in furniture and home goods.

Clifton (Community Thrift Shop GJT): Our newest expansion, our 27,000 sq. ft. store (opened February 2025) serving the Grand Junction area.

More Than a Store: Our Wellness & Sustainability Center

Located within our Carbondale facility, we host a Community Sustainability and Natural Wellness Center. This "Sacred Space" offers:

Inclusive Programming: Art, music, and movement classes designed for children of all abilities, including those with special needs and disabilities.

Educational Outreach: A hub for learning about sustainable living and natural wellness.

Environmental Stewardship & Partnerships

To achieve our "zero-waste" vision, we collaborate with a network of specialized recycling partners:

Textiles & Accessories: We partner with Colorado Business Solutions to recycle unsellable clothing, linens, and bags.

Scrap Metal & Appliances: We work with Trinity Recycling to process motors and metal components.

Community Re-use: We provide industrial rags to local mechanics and supply unique materials to artists, teachers, and scientists.

Our Promise: We maintain a Free Area at our store locations, ensuring that essential items remain accessible to those in need, regardless of their financial situation.

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