The Gloucester County Improvement Authority (GCIA), which runs the solid waste landfill and recycling center in South Harrison Township, works with businesses and municipalities in the county, providing financing and other economic development tools. The GCIA also runs the Shady Lane Nursing Home and Shady Lane Child Development Center in Clarksboro, and the Gloucester County DREAM Park in Logan Township. David Shields is the GCIA's executive director.
The Housing Authority of Gloucester County office can help individuals, families and senior citizens find housing, especially those with low incomes. The Housing Authority manages over 60 single-family houses and five senior housing buildings.
The all-volunteer Colonial Manor Fire Company covers the Colonial Manor section and southeastern portion of West Deptford, and works with the township's other three fire companies to provide total coverage throughout the township. The fire chief is Doug Ries, the assistant chief is Kevin Nordaby and the deputy chief is Rick Harris.