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- Roads and Public Works
-
Construction and Renovation
- General Information
- Demolition
- Driveway, Walkway and Parking Area
- Exterior Work
- Fence and Hedge
- Geothermal Systems
- Interior Renovations
- Landscaping
- Landscaping and pool
- Licence for Landscapers and Snow Removal Contractors
- Mechanical Equipment
- New Buildings and Extensions
- Occupancy Certificate: Use of a new building, change of use, commercial premises and café-terrace
- Plumbing
- Retaining Wall
- Rock Excavation and Blasting
- Roof
- Signs
- Solar Panel
- Tree Felling
- Windows and Doors
- Urban Planning
Québec Waste Reduction Week
Québec Waste Reduction Week (SQRD) held from October 20 to 26, is an annual event featuring a variety of free activities available to all focused on waste reduction as a concrete way to decrease our environmental impact.
Want to take part in the collective effort? Here are a few free activities happening near Westmount:
Monday, October 20
- Visit of a composting facility—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Departure from the Westmount Recreation Centre
- Panel “J’en ai assez pour réduire”—4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. (hybrid format)
Tuesday, October 21
- Webinaire « Gaspillage alimentaire : démystifier les dates de péremption » —12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (online)
Thursday, October 23
- Atelier de création artistique de réutilisation—4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (In person, Montreal)
- Conférence « Développer l’engagement citoyen »—9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (In person, Montreal)
Friday, October 24
- Webinaire « Ce que le déchet dit de nous : point de vue d’un vidangeur sociologue »—12 p.m. to 1p.m. (online)
- Ciné-rencontre « La Richesse des Ordures »—7:30 p.m. (In person, Montreal)
Except for the composting facility visit, the above activities will be held in French only.
For more details and the full schedule: https://sqrd.org/
Want to take action in another way?
The Québec waste reduction week is also an opportunity to adopt new sustainable habits at your own pace! Here are a few ideas to get inspired:
Take on a challenge! Check out the following tools to inspire your next waste-reduction commitment:
- “Projet Z” app—a fun and interactive tool that helps you set and reach different reduction goals in your daily life.
- Zero Waste Citizen Commitment Charter—a practical guide outlining 20 simple actions for more responsible consumption and waste reduction.
Support your efforts with our Green Grants!
- We offer partial reimbursements for eligible eco-friendly and zero-waste purchases. Click here for more info.
Repair Instead of Replacing or Discarding
- We repair blue and green bins for free at your home! Submit a request here.
- Need to repair clothing, shoes, or appliances? Our Green Grants Program offers reimbursements for eligible repairs!
Sort Your Waste Correctly
- Get a free compost bin (outdoor and countertop). More than 40% of household waste can be diverted from landfill! Click here to make a request.
- Check out our guide and make sure you’re sorting your waste properly (yes, kleenex are compostable!)
- Download the “Ça va où” app, a helpful tool that tells you exactly what to do with hundreds of everyday items.
Remember—every small action counts!