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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......
Read moreDid you know that in Canada, 1.3 million apples are wasted every day? Food waste not only hurts your wallet, it also has a significant negative environmental impact. Plan, use everything, preserve and compost PLAN your purchases and meal......
Read moreGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced throughout the food supply chain, from production and transportation to disposal. Platforms and companies offer the opportunity to buy food products destined for disposal at reduced prices. Saving food fro......
Read moreQuietness is an essential element of the environmental context of the City of Westmount Horticultural Conservatory. Since space is limited and quiet is the order of the day, disruptive behaviour such as exuberance, noise, fear of other users, or des......
Read moreFollow these steps to collect your food waste at home while maintaining a clean bin. Single-family homes and residential buildings up to 8 units Step 1 Keep your green bin clean and dry by placing a few sheets of newspaper or paper towels at th......
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 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......
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Giving Tuesday Events Westmount Public Safety welcomes your donations at their kiosk: Tuesday, December 2 , in front of Metro grocery on Victoria Avenue Wednesday, December 3 , in front of IGA grocery at Alexis Nihon Thursday, December 4 ,......
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This map contributes to a better understanding of traffic flows. Get an overview of parking regulations, truck traffic routes, school zones and the bicycle network. View the map
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Garbage and food waste (compost) Garbage and food waste collection on Monday, February 17 could not be completed and will not be resumed. Garbage and food waste collection and recyclables collections on Tuesday, February 18 ar......
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Since 2023, Public Safety Officers have been handing out these kits during colder weather or whenever they encounter someone in need. Each kit includes essential items for hygiene, warmth, and sustenance, such as travel-sized hygiene products, clean......
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Accepted products Reusable diapers, sustainable personal hygiene products, rain barrels, domestic composters, eco-friendly and zero-waste products, and many more! New categories: BIXI memberships (monthly and ann......
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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......
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Here are the findings for summer 2025 : The main contaminants found in blue recycling bins are items that don’t fall under the accepted categories of containers, packaging, and printed materials such as toys, utensils, hangers, as well as protect......
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These changes included: Streetside or accessible lane collection Mandatory food waste collection for buildings with 9 to 29 dwelling units Bi-weekly garbage collection, from October to April, for single-family homes and buildings with 2 to 8 dwe......
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Here are a few tips to help you sort common waste items generated during this holiday: Candy wrappers and gift basket packaging All wrappers (even chip bags!) go in the recycling bin. Since January 1, 2025, all packaging, containers, and pr......
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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......
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 moreAccording to the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife , it is prohibited to kill or capture a wild animal without first attempting to scare it away or prevent it from causing damage. It is also forbidden to feed animals on p......
Read moreThe City offers its residents door-to-door collections of garbage, recycling, food waste (compost), garden waste and bulky items. Recycling and food waste bins are provided for free. Visit the Waste Collection page
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Precipitation is expected to begin early Wednesday morning, between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. , continuing steadily throughout the day, and ending early Thursday morning. Forecasts indicate potential ice accumulations of 10 to 20 mm. With no significant th......
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Safety Programme Halloween is fast approaching! In preparation, our Public Safety Officers remind everyone of the importance of safety in our neighbourhoods, whether during trick-or-treating, driving a vehicle, or attending parties. Additionally, O......
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This includes all flexible plastic bags and packaging (whether stretchable or not), and all rigid plastic containers (whether identified with a Möbius strip or not). Containers: usually have a cap or lid. Packaging: used to easily transport a pro......
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Did you know that around 40% of the recyclable materials generated by Greater Montreal households are thrown out with the household garbage and sent to landfill? We’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of some important recycling tips! Co......
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Moving? All you need to do to adopt eco-responsible practices and limit your ecological footprint is to be well prepared. Before you move: sell, donate or recycle what you can, and take the rest to an ecocenter. When in doubt, consult the Ça va o......
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