Terrapin Trader

Important! Update Regarding DNCA Handling & Departmental Compensation

DNCA Destruction & Disposal Services
After a temporary pause in services, Terrapin Trader has resumed pick-ups for the destruction and disposal of DNCAs. At this time, there will be no charge for DNCA services including pick up, destruction, and processing; for FY25, all expenses will be assumed by Terrapin Trader.

Departmental Compensation for Items Sold by Terrapin Trader
For NCAs and DNCAs sold through Terrapin Trader in FY25, departmental compensation sharing is temporarily paused. (This excludes all capital assets sold via the GovDeals auction platform.) We are evaluating the Terrapin Trader fee structures and compensation packages during FY25 to determine plans for FY26.

Showroom Hours of Operation:
(Open to the Public)
Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Fridays, and UMD Holidays

Location:
The Severn Building
5245 Greenbelt Road
College Park, MD 20740

Terrapin Trader manages the removal of university-owned surplus property in environmentally responsible ways including sales, bids, and auctions. If you’re looking for an inexpensive option to furnish your apartment, home, or business, check out Terrapin Trader. The Terrapin Trader store is open to UMD departments, other state agencies, faculty, staff, students, and the general public. Learn more about purchasing from Terrapin Trader. 

Inventory changes frequently and some items sell out faster than others. Drop in often to see what’s new.

• Desks and chairs 
• Computers and office equipment
• Lab/scientific equipment
• Vehicles
• New athletic clothing/shoes
• and more!

 Please call the Terrapin Trader at 301-405-5267 with questions regarding inventory.

Interested in the removal of university-owned equipment? Learn more about the disposal of surplus property.

Contact Information
Phone: 301-405-5267
Fax: 301-314-9255 or 301-314-7947
TerpTrader@umd.edu