2025 Leaf & Yard Waste Bag Sales

The township's 2025 sale of leaf and yard waste bags will come to a close on Monday, November 24th at 4:00pm (close of business). Sales will resume on April 1, 2026.
Please note that the last pickup for leaves and ward waste bags will be on Tuesday, November 25th. Collection of yard waste bags will resume in April of 2026.
Leaves can be dropped off at Zeager Bros. free of charge.

Welcome to West Donegal Township

Settled in 1719 and incorporated in 1838, West Donegal Township is named after County Donegal in Ireland. Located west and south of Elizabethtown, in northwest Lancaster County, West Donegal Township has approximately 9,000 residents and covers an area of 15.6 square miles. For more information about the Township click here. 

Happening This Week and Beyond

The weekly deadline for the purchase of red tags for oversized item disposal is Friday, November 21st for items to be picked up with your regular trash during the following week. Disposal of an oversized item requires a red tag which are $5 each and can only be purchased at the township office, Mon-Fri from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm each day.

This week

  • No events planned for this week.

Next Week and beyond

  • The township offices will be closed on November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE

The township offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.
A happy and safe Thanksgiving to one and all.
 

2025 Toys for Tots Collection - Northwest Regional Police Dept

West Donegal Township is proud to serve as a donation drop-off location for the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign. You’ll find the collection bin in our lobby. Donations will be collected by the Northwest Regional Police Department on December 5th.  Thank you for your generosity!