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Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store

Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store

We support students’ essential needs and foster a culture of social responsibility and waste reduction. Our store collects and distributes small appliances, kitchen items, room accessories, clothing, and school supplies donated throughout the year.

Get Involved

Terps Move Out Donation Drive

Friday, May 9 through Monday, May 18, 2026

Find a collection bin in the lobby where your residence hall service desk is and donate any items you don't plan to pack up and take home. Help support fellow Terps while taking action to reduce waste on our campus.


Terp To Terp: How It Works

All items are FREE for UMD students! But please only take what you need. If you’re a student at UMD in need of essential living items, set up an appointment to shop for unused or gently used items. Bring your own bags, boxes, and transportation, as we are unable to deliver items.


student working on laptop at the desk in front of the Terp To Terp store inside a residence hall

Schedule an Appointment

UMD students are welcome to visit Terp to Terp once a month—just book your spot 1 to 3 days ahead.

Make An Appointment
student swiping key to access harford hall through the service entrance

Store Location

We are on the ground floor of Harford Hall. Enter through the service entrance facing the Memorial Chapel.

Google Maps
display of inventory at the Terp to Terp ReUse store

Donate

Make a donation online to the Terp to Terp ReUse Store fund. Any amount donated makes a difference!

Support Terp To Terp

three volunteers helping sort donations in a pod outside

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with the Terp to Terp! We are looking for student, faculty and staff volunteers to help us move and sort through items during the Terps Move-Out Donation Drive.

umd campus pantry signage

Donation Drop-Off

Students can drop off donated items directly in their residence hall collection bins near the service desk. 

Any UMD or community member can drop off donations Monday–Friday at the Campus Pantry Welcome Desk between 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Accepted Items

Thank you for your interest in donating! Drop off any accepted items for Terp to Terp and University Libraries at one of the residence hall collection bins near the service desk. Visit UMD Campus Pantry and Bicycle Recycle for specific donation instructions.


Items for Terp to Terp

Small Appliances (Cleaned)

  • Coffee makers
  • Blenders
  • Microwaves
  • Vacuums
  • Fans
  • Crock pot
  • Rice cooker

School Supplies - Unused 

  • Notebooks
  • Art supplies
  • Binders
  • Writing utensils (pens, pencils, markers)

Clothing - Cleaned & Gently Used 

  • Jackets
  • Sweatshirts
  • Jeans
  • T-Shirts
  • Sweaters
  • Pants
  • Dress or polo shirts
  • Blazers

Room Accessories 

  • Alarm clocks
  • Curtain rods
  • Mirrors
  • Lamps
  • Bed risers
  • Storage bins
  • Cleaning supplies (broom, dust pan, mop)
  • Laundry (bins, drying racks, ironing board)
  • Shoe racks 

Kitchen/Cooking Items - Cleaned 

  • Cutlery (spoons, forks, knives)
  • Pots, pans, baking trays
  • Dishes, cups, bowls, plates
  • Food storage containers
  • Cooking utensils (spatula, whisk, tongs)
  • Water pitchers

Items for Campus Pantry

Example of most needed non-perishable food donations:

  • broth (chicken, vegetable, etc.)
  • oil (olive, canola, spray, etc.)
  • herbs and spices (oregano, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, etc.)
  • salt and pepper
  • flour (wheat, corn, gluten free)
  • canned or dry beans
  • pasta sauce
  • peanut butter
  • non-fat dry or canned milk

For a full list, please visit the Campus Pantry website.

Items for University Libraries

Textbook donations

The University Libraries Top Textbooks program lends textbooks for the 100 largest courses on campus for four hours at a time, providing a free alternative to expensive textbooks.

Items for DOTS

Bicycles

Through Bicycle Recycle, your bike will be refurbished by RecWell bike mechanics and sold to Terps at a discount at select events throughout the academic year. 


Unaccepted Items

Refrigerators, carpets, foam mattress pads, large electronics, and other items must be taken to the pallets outside near the dumpster, kindly provided by Facility Management’s Terp Recycle Program.


Bedding & Bath

  • Carpets
  • Bedding (pillowcases, sheets)
  • Pillows
  • Towels
  • Foam Mattress Pads

Large Electronics/Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Televisions
  • Computer monitors

Clothing

  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Undergarments
  • Clothing with holes
  • Clothing with odors
  • Clothing with stains
  • Stained clothes

students on McKeldin mall on a sunny afternoon

Partnering for Goals

The University of Maryland is working towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better world by 2030.

Campus staff are addressing climate change, aquatic ecosystems, and reducing inequalities, while faculty and students are involved in various academic and research projects addressing all SDGs.


Creating a Culture of ReUse: Progress and Highlights

As of July 2025

54,867
Pounds Diverted from Landfill
37,690
Pounds Recirculated to our Community

About the Terp Restore

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at terptoterp@umd.edu.

We’re happy to help!

Department of Resident Life | Division of Student Affairs
Annapolis Hall, 7626 Regents Drive, College Park, MD 20742
reslife@umd.edu 301-314-2100