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Food waste includes all raw, cooked or rotten solid food, soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels, napkins and tissues, as well as indoor plants. All these are compostable . Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and......
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Recyclable materials are materials that can be reintroduced into the production process from which they are derived or into a similar process that uses the same type of material. Recovery is the process of sorting materials at home and having th......
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Green waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste, such as plant trimmings and branches, as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period. The proper treatment of green waste is essential to re......
Read moreIdentify and limit the presence of invasive plants in Westmount 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 spre......
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......
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Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items made of wood, ceramic and refrigeration appliances from landfill, so that they can be recycled and recuperated. Don't miss the collection! Bulky items are collected on the first......
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 moreGenerally speaking, if your project affects the exterior of the property, it is subject to by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) and must be approved by City Council. However, restoration work on the origina...
Read more...oning amendments). Main Responsibilities In order to formulate a recommendation to City Council in accordance with by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) of the City of Westmount , the PAC reviews renovation,...
Read more...ion work on the original architectural components and identical replacement work are excluded. Article 3.1.3 of SPAIP By-law 1305. Process of an application subject to the SPAIP by-law
Read moreTrees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreThe 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......
Read more...CTURAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES (SPAIP) The By-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes ( By-law 1305 ), adopted in 1995, sets out detailed guidelines for building and renovating in Westmount, based on expert evaluations o...
Read moreThe City of Westmount now has an outstanding facility that, at the time of its construction, had no equal in the world. This sports and recreational building, with a net floor area of 7,500 m 2 (80,500 ft 2 ), is almost entirely built underground.......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Restauration of the Roslyn public staircase Work area : Intersection of Upper Roslyn Avenue and The Boulevard Start date : August 11, 2025 Estimated duration: 2 years City's investment: $ 2,98......
Read moreGenerally speaking, if your project affects the exterior of the property, it is subject to by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) and must be approved by City Council. However, restoration work on the origina...
Read moreGenerally speaking, if your project affects the exterior of the property, it is subject to by-law 1305 on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes (SPAIP) and must be approved by City Council. However, restoration work on the origina...
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