West Donegal Township is declaring an official Snow Emergency in accordance with Chapter 220, Article V of the township’s Code of Ordinances. The Snow Emergency will be in effect from 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th through 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27th.

Here is the complete text of the declaration. Please review the document for additional information.

John O Yoder III

Township Manager

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. 

Trash and recycling bills for 2026 are:

• Due Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 (close of business)
• Quarterly Rate: $86.00 per unit (Annual rate $344.00)
• Pay-in-Full Discount: $324.00 per unit if paid by the due date ($20.00 discount per unit)

Accounts with a past-due balance or credit should adjust the annual payment accordingly. Questions? Call the Township at 717-367-7178.