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The community garden is shared public land that Westmount makes available to residents for growing vegetables. It is intended for those that do not have access to any land for cultivation. Members are expected to participate fully and cooperatively......

...cycling, corridors and school zones will all be identified. For reference, this information is attached in annex xxx. Data collection The Public Works Department is responsible for all data collection. Data and studies will be considered valid for...

...files: Request and/or nature of file Criteria and warrants used for evaluation Additional parameters to consider Data collection Speeding Volume Requests for a traffic calming device Traffic calming guide Traffic Master Plan 85...

Community Action Towards Sustainable Rainwater Management The Hydrological Cycle The hydrological cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the land to the sky and back again. The construction of homes, extensions and roadways convert......

...transport less to landfills and increase our composting programmes; this will be done by changes to the frequency of garbage collection and improving composting and recycling rates in the City. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our operations...

...waste. Hang your bin 18 inches from the ground. Keep the bin in a shelter, inside, or in the refrigerator or freezer until collection day. Apply a mentholated ointment around the opening of your bin. Eliminate white grubs by pouring salt or vineg...

Due 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......

.... Another option is to store leftovers in the freezer or refrigerator, and put them in the green bin only the day before the collection, especially during hot weather.

These 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......

Reduce your consumption or water and energy with the use of a low-flow shower head and toilet. Bidets can reduce the amount of toilet paper used (a product that requires a lot of water to manufacture). Even better, use your bidet along with reusable......

Role 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......

Montreal Fire Department Station 76 Information, prevention advice, building inspections, incident reports, fire station tours. Dial 911 for emergencies. Address 19 Stanton Street Wesmount Quebec H3Y 3B1 Telephone : 514 280-0874 Pre......

Following 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......

Leaving a vehicle engine idling is costly to the environment and to you. It pollutes the air you breathe and wastes your money. It’s also illegal. In Westmount,  idling your vehicle for more than 3 minutes within a 1-hour period is banned. Vi......

...Their purpose is to stimulate interest in the Library’s resources and facilities and to raise funds to improve the Library’s collections and services.

For your home, your neighbourhood, your planet Electrical lighting is part of city life. Excessive lighting, however, can lead to a number of negative effects. Energy More light is produced per capita in Quebec than anywhere in the world. Better......

...WHA). Located in the Westmount Public Library , the WHA Archives include approximately 1600 photographs, along with smaller collections of ephemera, pamphlets and personal papers. It is a true treasure trove of historical materials.

In 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......

To line your bin, use: Absorbent paper or paper bags Newspaper, leaflets or cardboard boxes Paper food waste bags Certified 100% compostable plastic bags with one of the following certification logos:

...rbage. Always dispose of knotweed (leaves, flowers, stems or root fragments) in double garbage bags in the regular garbage collection.  Never dispose of any part of the plant in compost (residential or municipal).  Even small fragments...