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Project Summary Work planned : Rehabilitation work on the road and water infrastructure Work area : Grosvenor Avenue, between The Boulevard and the northern limit of the city Start date : May 1, 2026 Estimated duration : 15 weeks Cont......
Read moreFood waste is transported to the St-Thomas composting center where it is mixed with wood chips and placed in swaths. As organic waste degrades, it produces heat. The internal temperature of the swath increases to 70°C, which eliminates pathogens. Th......
Read moreDue to health and safety concerns for employees who pick up materials, waste placed in the green bin must be packaged in newspaper, paper bag, or compostable plastic bags. It is important not to deposit bulk residues in the bin, as this may create o......
Read moreParticipation in the composting programme is mandatory for residential buildings of 9 to 29 units . For all other address types in Westmount, participation is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. Collection programmes for compost and recycli......
Read moreIf you have a composting unit at home, it is not necessary to stop using it. Residents are encouraged to use the green bin for materials that should not be added to the household composter such as meat, fish and dairy products.
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are household, automotive and outdoor maintenance products that present real safety, health and environmental hazards. Products marked as corrosive, explosive, flammable or toxic should never be disposed of during re......
Read moreWildlife installations can promote wildlife biodiversity and increase pollination of neighbouring plants Eligible products Pollinating insect hotels (bees,butterflies) Bat house Birdhouse Specific conditions The grant does not cover: Fee......
Read moreCollecting rainwater allows you to water your plants and lawn, or even to wash your car, with chlorine-free water. Using rainwater allows you to reduce your use of drinking water. Eligible products plastic or wood rain barrel Note: Any recipien......
Read moreDomestic composters allow you to produce a natural fertilizer, compost, which can be used to nourish the soil and plants, while reducing the quantity of organic waste (food and garden waste) sent to landfill. Eligible products worm composting bin......
Read moreUsing reusable diapers allows to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, and greatly reduces that amount of waste a household produces on a daily basis. Eligible products regular diapers: flat, pocketed, preformed, AI123-all-in......
Read moreDisposable and single-use products are often used for a short time, but can take hundreds of years to decompose, harming the environment and wildlife in the process. Opting for reusable products reduces waste at the source! Eligible products wool......
Read moreThese reusable alternatives to disposable personal hygiene products make it possible to significantly reduce the amount of waste we produce. In the long term, they also help you save money. Eligible products Eligible products include reusable mens......
Read moreRole The mission of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee (ESDC) is to issue recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and sustainable development in Westmount. In particular, the ESDC will make......
Read more211 is an easy to remember (2-1-1) information and referral service available 7 days a week, from 8 am to 6 pm, 365 days a year. Dial 2-1-1. The 211 website of the Greater Montréal will allow to search for social and community services at all tim......
Read moreQualifications : bilingual (French and English). Responsible for educating Westmount citizens on various environmental issues. Conducts door-to-door rounds and visual inspections of the contents of various residual material bins (garbage, recycling......
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In-home Water Testing The City of Westmount’s annual lead sampling programme involves the testing of water at private residences throughout the City. This programme aligns with the guidelines of the Ministère de l’Environnement, et de la Lutte cont......
Read moreFollowing concerns raised by citizens concerning dust in local dog parks, the City of Westmount hired an independent laboratory, SOLROC, to carry out a study. Complaints included discomfort experienced by some from dust raised by the activity of dog......
Read moreThe assessor uses three approaches: comparison, cost and income. The Comparison Approach This approach is used to determine the most probable selling price of a given property by comparing it to similar properties that have been sold. The Cost Ap......
Read moreThe following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
Read moreGenerally, the law does not require an architect (Architects Act, Chapter A-21) for the construction, expansion, reconstruction, renovation, or transformation of the following buildings : A detached single-family dwelling unit having, after the wo......
Read moreThe City’s Action Plan consists of four key elements: Replacing lead services on public land Testing water in private residences, also called lead sampling Distributing information booklets and water filters to higher risk households Implementi......
Read moreLead is generally not present in drinking water distribution systems. However, it can be found in small quantities in situations where pipes, especially service entrances, between certain houses and the municipal distribution network contain lead.......
Read moreInformation Telephone : 514 989 5300 Email : refdesk@westmount.org. Westmount Public Library is proud to have a Friends of the Library group. Friends of the Library Book Sale Victoria Hall Organized by the Friends of the Westmount Public Lib......
Read moreRequired documents for review: A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the association of co-owners authori......
Read moreRequired documents for preliminary review: A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A letter from the association of co-ow......
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