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, October 31st 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

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Next Week and beyond

  • Election Day is November 4th.
  • The next Zoning Hearing Board Meeting will occur on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 pm in the township public meeting room.

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!