Seasonal Reminders
Fall in Westmount
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Reminders and By-laws
Waste Collection
General Information
- For each collection, place your bin street side between 8 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. the day of the collection.
- Some lanes are inaccessible to collection trucks, in which case collection is done street side. Consult the map to confirm the accessibility of your lane.
Garbage
- Single-family homes and residential buildings of 2 to 8 units:
- Household waste is collected once weekly.
- Residential buildings of 9 to 29 units:
- Trash is collected once weekly.
- All other addresses:
- Trash is collected twice weekly.
Recycling
Recyclable materials (blue bin) are collected once weekly for all addresses, on Wednesdays.
Compost
Food waste (green bin) is collected once weekly.
Garden waste is collected weekly until late November (per weather conditions).
Until December 1, you may also bring your garden waste to the Belvedere depot upon presentation of a proof of residence or a valid contractor permit granted by the City.
Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics
Head to your nearest ecocentre.
Bulky Items
The last collection of the year is on the first Tuesday in October, by registration only. This seasonal, monthly collection will resume in May.
Bulky items may also be brought to your nearest ecocentre year round.
Dogs
The periods for walking your dog on or off leash at Summit Woods are as follows.
- From June 16 to October 31:
- from 5 to 10 a.m.—off leash
- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—on leash
- from 5 p.m. to midnight—off leash
- From November 1 to April 15: off leash 5 a.m. to midnight
A person may be responsible for a maximum of 4 dogs at a time. All dogs must have a valid Westmount dog licence.
Provincial Elections
Provincial elections will be held in Quebec on October 5, 2026, to elect members of the National Assembly for a four-year mandate.
For all the details, visit the Élections Québec website:
- When and where to vote
- Confirm your entry on the list of electors
- Find an electoral division
- Discover the candidates
Holiday Hours
All public buildings are closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Sports and Recreation
Activities and Registration
The fall session begins on September 21. Registration is ongoing so long as there is space available.
Registration for winter activities begins on November 17 for Westmount residents.
Tennis and Pickleball
Racket sport courts in Westmount remain open until Thanksgiving and, weather depending, may remain open until November. Consult the News section for updates regarding court closures when colder or wetter weather conditions arrive.