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It will be open Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for contractors with a City permit, and residents with proof of residency . Yard waste can also be taken to an Ecocentre , or kept on your property (not streetside) until d......
Read moreA plaque installed in the centre of the garden recalls the significance of this place. It reads: "This garden is named in honour of Douglas ("Dougie") Firstbrook Ellis, one of many young boys who were sexually abused by a senior employee of......
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Important: Changes have been made to collection days in certain sectors. View the collections map Search by address Accepted materials Residues in paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 50 lbs (2......
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Accepted materials Residues in paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 50 lbs (22.68 kg) Small branches up to 5 cm in diameter and 1.2 meters in length t ied with natural twine Refused materials&......
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Collection schedule by sector: Monday (streets and lanes): Sectors 1 and 2 Tuesday (streets and lanes): Sector 3 Wednesday (streets and lanes): Sectors 4, 5, and 6 Thursday (streets and lanes): Sector 7 Accepted materials: Paper bag......
Read moreDue to the large volume of waste to be collected and weather conditions, delays are currently expected. Please place your yard waste at the curb before 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Collection may take up to 10 days . Learn more about......
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The City would like to remind all residents of a few simple but effective habits to help protect their homes and prevent break-ins. These everyday actions can make a real difference in keeping their households safe. Here are some practical tips:......
Read moreStarting May 30 , compost made from processed green waste will be available free of charge to Westmount residents at the community gardens at the Westmount Athletic Grounds on Hallowell and Hillside Avenues . Compost is certified for all uses, inc......
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Invasive plants are non-native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that have been spread by human activity, intentionally or accidentally. They are often capable of reproducing and spreading rapidly, outcompeting native species and upsetting the ecos......
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No Mow May helps pollinators by allowing early season flowers to grow in our lawns, parks and green spaces. This allows more bees and beneficial bugs to find food and take shelter in the shady grass without mower blades chopping up their habitat. N......
Read moreTargeted management involves reducing interventions in green spaces—a strategy that is both environmentally friendly and economical. In short, grassy areas will be replaced by perennial flower beds that perform better environmentally and require les......
Read moreCollected trees will be reused as mulch or compost. The collection will be carried out according to the garden waste collection schedule . Consult the collection information . Place the tree, free of all decorations and unwrapped, on your proper......
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Now that the summer has arrived, it is important to consider eco-friendly habits in your yard to reconnect fragmented habitats and promote local biodiversity. Incorporate different species and sizes of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals to meet......
Read moreThe City now offers residents the option of receiving personalized reminders, via the Citizen Portal , based on the specific collection schedule for their address. Registered residents will receive a reminder the day before each scheduled collectio......
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Candy wrappers? All wrappers (even for chips) go in the recycling bin! Since January 1, 2025, all packaging, containers, and printed materials go in the blue bin. No need to check the number on the packaging or see if it stretches. Pumpkins? Co......
Read moreStarting May 15 , free compost will be available to Westmount residents while supplies last at the community gardens located at the Westmount Athletic Grounds on Hallowell and Hillside avenues. Please bring your own container and shovel. Quantiti......
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