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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......
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For drivers, here is the suggested route: Travel along Dorchester Boulevard heading toward René-Lévesque Boulevard West; Turn onto Greene Avenue (downhill); Parking at Centre Greene remains accessible; or It will only be possible to drop of......
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Election Day: Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Four voting locations will be open across the city, with more staff on-site to make your visit easier: Districts 1 and 2 : The Study School–1 Braeside Place ➤ If arriving by car,......
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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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Incorporate Composting into Your Daily Routine The City offers a range of resources to help you adopt the green food waste bin, including collection services, compost bins provided for all, and helpful tips . Tips: New to composting? Develo......
Read moreConstruction on Greene Avenue: Plan your commute! Learn more Voting at the Office of the Returning Officer Voting at the office of the Returning Officer will take place on October 24, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. , at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherb......
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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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Throughout the month of June, residents participated in the City’s photo contest. All were invited to share Westmount through their lens: lush green parks, a lively street scene, a building emblematic of the city's architectural heritage, a commun......
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Since 2020, summer terraces have enlivened local arteries by reimagining public spaces during the sunny season. The terraces are currently installed on Greene Avenue, between Sherbrooke and Sainte-Catherine Streets. The terrace on De Maisonneuve B......
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......
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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......
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Want to take part in the collective effort? Here are a few free activities happening near Westmount: Monday, October 20 Visit of a composting facility —9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Departure from the Westmount Recreation Centre Panel “J’en ai as......
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Commissioner of Legal affairs and Communications Commissioner for Parks and Green Spaces 514-989-5200 ext. 5079 maronson@westmount.org Biography Matthew E. (“Matt”) Aronson lives at the heart of the community he represents with his p......
Read moreA permit is required to occupy a City street or any other municipal property with construction equipment. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, debris containers, cranes, and any similar type of equipment. The request must be sent by em......
Read moreCommunity 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......
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......
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(The speech was delivered at the opening of the Council meeting on October 1, 2025.) Twelve years ago, I began this journey not out of some lifelong ambition to be in municipal politics, but as a way to participate in the community where I was......
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Scope of Work: Reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks Installation of concrete traffic islands Electrical network upgrades Traffic and Parking: Rue Saint-Jacques : full closure between Avenues Brewster and Walker . A detour will be......
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This project aims to ensure the safety, accessibility, and long-term preservation of this important public infrastructure. The work includes: Rebuilding the staircase structure while maintaining a configuration similar to the existing east and we......
Read moreOrganic matter is composed mainly of water. In the presence of liquids, anaerobic decomposition of the materials occurs, which can cause odours. The essential thing to avoid odours is to limit humidity in the bin. Wrapping organic residues in newspa......
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 moreAs a densly-built and primarily residential community, Westmount recognizes the importance of maintaining its green spaces open and accessible to the public at all times. Private events that require the reservation of any parts of a park or the del......
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This island of green, named Garden Point, first appeared on maps in 1902, the same year as the construction of the Lawn Bowling Club and greens. The City Hall building, by renowned architect Robert Findlay, was added in 1922, along with the nearby C......
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