6
Dec
GEARS Programs Held in East Donegal Township Facilities This Upcoming Season
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16
Nov
Trash/Recycling Rate Increase Proposed In 2023 Budget
The proposed 2023 Trash/Recycling Budget currently under consideration by the Township Board of Supervisors includes an increase in the annual rate for trash/recycling collection. The need to increase the rate charged to residents is a result of increases in the contracted cost for collection (12% increase), an increase in tipping fees for waste taken to Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority facilities (18.8% increase) and an increase in tipping fees imposed for recycling materials (15.4%). These costs are significant factors in determining the fees imposed on residents for collection service.
As a result of the increase costs incurred, the Board of Supervisors is proposing to increase the annual collection fee from the current $230.00 to $250.00, an increase of 8.7%. The fee will continue to be billed semi-annually ($125.00 each billing).
It should be noted that the Township is in the final year of a three-year contact with the current trash hauler. Should the Township need to re-bid a collection contract for service starting 2024, residents could see a significant increase in the annual collection fee. Surrounding communities that have recently bid for collection services are considering annual collection rates in excess of $300.00 to meet the increases in contracted hauler costs.
Residents are reminded that all refuse and recycling rules, regulations and special pick-up services remain the same.
Should you have questions regarding these changes, please feel free to contact the Township Office.
4
Nov
Proposed 2023 Budget Introduced For Public Review
At the regular meeting of the Township Board of Supervisors held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, the Board introduced the proposed 2023 General Fund Budget for public review. In addition budgets for the Township’s Highway Aid Fund and the Trash and Recycling Fund were presented.
The Board of Supervisors anticipate action on the proposed 2023 Budget at the December 1, 2022 meeting of the Board.