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Domestic 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 moreReduce 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......
Read moreWork on the watermain network may occasionally require a temporary interruption of the drinking water supply. For planned work, affected residents and businesses receive a notice indicating the expected duration of the interruption and the instructi......
Read moreLeaving 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.&nbs......
Read more(Please note that the City of Westmount provides this information as a public service, does not endorse any external website and cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information nor the quality of the services offered.) Régie du bâtiment......
Read moreBefore being installed in your home, the meter has been inspected by Measurement Canada, just as gasoline pumps and commercial scales. The majority of meters are tested every 12 years (some every 6 years). Once calibrated, the meter is sealed to ens......
Read moreAccording to the By-Law concerning the demolition of buildings, a demolition is defined as an intervention carried out in one or more stages, resulting in the total or partial destruction of the floors, exterior walls, or roofs of an immovable. The......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
Read moreRequired documents for 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-owners authori......
Read moreIn the preface to Gubbay’s last book, A View of Their Own: The Story of Westmount, the City’s former mayor, Peter Trent, described her writing as “a delicate work of love” that “deftly limns the city’s gentle history and modestly allows places, cha......
Read moreDid you know that the monarch butterfly population has dropped by more than 90 percent in the last 20 years? Along with deforestation and pesticide use, one of the main causes of this decline is the drastic reduction of the asclepias plant, common......
Read morePartage Club is a Quebec-based application that encourages neighbours to share items instead of buying them. It’s a solution to over-consumption that encourages reduction at the source, while saving you money in the process! Note that a free 3-we......
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 moreIn Quebec, a legal warranty is offered free of charge to consumers for the purchase of any good, including clothing and shoes! An item must, among other things, have a reasonable lifespan and be free of hidden defects, otherwise the merchant or ma......
Read moreInformation Telephone : 514-935-7344 Address: 1200 Atwater Avenue at Tupper Street (accessible entrance on Tupper Street) Email: info@atwaterlibrary.ca Website The Atwater Library is an independent charitable organization with a mi......
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Opt in to notifications in the Citizen Portal and never miss a collection date! The City offers residents the option of receiving personalized reminders, via the Citizen Portal , based on the specific collection schedule for their address. R......
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Citizen Portal Opt-in to snow removal notifications via the Citizen Portal and be notified by SMS or email of current snow clearing operations. How to Sign Up Create your account in the Citizen Portal From your account, select My Municipa......
Read morePotholes form when water penetrates cracks in the asphalt and weakens the layers beneath the road surface. This process is strongly influenced by climate, traffic, and the age of the pavement. In Quebec’s climate, these factors combine in a particu......
Read moreBy-law 1657 provides a framework for the creation of additional housing units while adhering to the spirit of Act 31. Summary of By-Law 1657 Eligibility and Floor Area Building Type : Permitted only within or attached to a detache......
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Metropolitan Gem The City lies over 4,02 square kilometres on the western slopes of Mount Royal. It encompasses an urban forest, numerous parks and playgrounds, as well as cultural, religious and educational institutions. Its green is not restr......
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Westmount is committed to reducing the amount of landfill waste produced in our City. Changes to the City's collection services and waste management by-law in 2024, alongside an ongoing educational campaign, encourage the adoption of smarter habits......
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