Earth Day 2024 Events

Earth Day 2024 will take place on Monday, April 22. To mark this day, the City of Westmount is organizing several environmental awareness and action events:

• The Big Cleanup
  • Friday, April 19, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Westmount Park
  • Rain or shine, join the Waste Management Team in Westmount Park to clean up our shared outdoor space in the lead up to park season.
  • Sign me up!

• Hazardous Household Waste Collection
  • Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Library parking lot
  • Safely dispose of your hazardous household waste at the temporary depot set up in the Library parking lot.
  • Consult the list of accepted materials

• Guided Tree Tour (FULL)
  • Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. in Westmount Park
  • Our knowledgeable arborist, Alberto Dias-Meideros, will lead our Tree Walk. Don’t wait to reserve your spot for this wildly popular activity!
  • More information

•  Conference: Fashion Industry Impacts and Alternatives, with Entremaille
  • Saturday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Victoria Hall
  • This introductory conference provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry.
  • Sign up here!

• Clothing Swap (FULL)
  • Saturday, April 20, 1 to 4 p.m. at Victoria Hall
  • Bring up to 10 pre-loved items of clothing and swap with friends and neighbours. Drop off your items at Victoria Hall on April 18 and 19 or before 11 a.m. on April 20.
  • All the details

• Meet the Environment Team
  • Saturday, April 20, 1 to 4 p.m. at Victoria Hall
  • Come ask questions, discuss and learn all about waste collection and waste management in Westmount!
  • Event page

While we are marking this day of international importance with one-time special events, the City of Westmount is committed to taking action for the environment every day. Through environmental initiatives as well as our day-to-day methods — waste management operations, environmental considerations in project planning, and more — protecting our environment is a priority.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the events!