Seasonal Reminders

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.

Find information for a specific addressView the waste collection map

Garbage

• Single-family home and residential buildings of 2 to 8 units:
  • Household waste is collected every 2 weeks until April 30, and once weekly from May 1 until the end of September.
• 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 twice weekly for street side addresses, and once weekly for lane side addresses, starting in April.

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

A special collection is planned for April 26, 2025, in the parking lot of the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf. Consult the events calendar for details. Otherwise, head your nearest ecocentre.

Bulky Items

Collection is scheduled once monthly, by registration only, from May to October. Consult the events calendar for details.

Parking restrictions for street sweepers begin on April 1.

Pay special attention to signage before parking your vehicle to ensure that the way is clear for Public Works teams to carry out street cleaning operations. Tickets may be issued for any vehicle parked in a sweeper zone.

The use of electric leaf blowers is permitted:

• from April 1 to May 1
• from October 1 to December 1;
• Monday to Saturday (except holidays), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Be advised that the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited at all times.

Contractors wishing to use leaf blowers in Westmount must first obtain a landscaping permit from the City.

Request a permit

During the bird migration period from April 16 to June 15, dogs in Summit Woods must be kept on leash AT ALL TIMES. This is important for nesting birds as well as the underbrush plant growth.

Dog owners have the responsibility to inform themselves, and respect municipal and provincial regulations in regards to dogs. Fines may be given to those who fail to do so.

Learn more

The spring session begins on March 31. Registration is ongoing so long as there is space available.

Registration for summer activities begins in the spring:

• Summer camp
  • Residents: from April 15
  • Non-residents: one week before the start of each session
• Aquatic activities and racket sports
  • Residents: from April 22
  • Non-residents: from the Friday before the start of each session
• All other activities
  • Residents: from April 15
  • Non-residents: from May 13

Details and registration

The outdoor pool at the Westmount Recreation Centre will open for the season on Monday, June 2.

To access the pool, a valid Facility Membership Card or guest pass is mandatory at all times. Guest passes for general swim can be purchased at the pool desk (debit or credit only) for same-day use.

Pool schedule and details

Racket sport courts gradually open in Westmount beginning in mid-April. Hard courts open on April 19, and clay courts open as soon as the weather permits.

Check the status of outdoor sports facilities