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Food 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 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......
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Read moreUse this handy chart to answer the question “Where does it go?” when sorting your waste. Otherwise, consult the Ça va où ? tool developed by RECYC-QUÉBEC and available online and as a mobile app. Ça va où sorting search tool
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......
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Read moreConsult the 2024 Waste Management Report.
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Read morePublic notice Presentation No comments received during the 10-day period following de public notice Public meeting agenda Recording of the public meeting – May 5 Minutes - Resolution A public sitting of the Demolition Committee w......
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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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...ntegrating it into a Gmail, Outlook, or Apple calendar with a single click. Recurring reminders are programmed for landfill waste collection, recycling, food waste and garden waste. Punctual reminders will be sent for bulky item, Christmas tree, and...
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Door-to-door bulky items collection is scheduled once per month, at the beginning of the month, from May to October. Collection is by registration only . Register online by 8 a.m. the day before, and place your items street side by 7 a.m. on collec...
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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...of residency . Yard waste can also be taken to an Ecocentre , or kept on your property (not streetside) until door-to-door collection returns. ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Residue from the spring garden clean-up and other landscaping activities Residu...
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...shed, and it creates a new potential for pet waste by transforming it into clean, sustainable fertilizer. By joining the pet waste collection programme, residents are choosing to make a positive impact on a greener future. The City of Westmount’s Gr...
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The Belvedere Road garden waste drop-off will close on December 1 . It is currently open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m . for contractors with a City permi t and for residents with proof of residence . Garden waste can also be taken to an......
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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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...difficulty adapting indicated that a clear understanding of sorting guidelines, participation in recyclable and compostable waste collections, and sufficient storage space were key factors. The data collected will guide the City’s Environment Divis...
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Collected trees will be reused as mulch or compost. The collection will be carried out according to the garden waste collection schedule . Consult the collection information . Place the tree, free of all decorations and unwrapped, on your proper...
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Garbage bins can be taken out between 8 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. the day of the collection . Garbage bags can only be taken out as of 6 a.m. on the day of the collection . Collection is exclusively done street...
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Please be advised of the following modifications to the collection schedule: The collection that would occur on December 25 is rescheduled to December 24. The collection that would occur on January 1 is rescheduled to December 31. Opt in to...
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This exercise demonstrated that two-thirds (⅔) of materials found in household garbage bins could have been diverted from landfill through existing programmes (recycling, composting, and drop-off locations). The analysis highlights the need to rai......
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...arch 20 and 21, 2025 . Garbage collections are scheduled every 2 weeks according to the following calendar . Residual waste collections resumed their normal schedule last week. The changes made during the weeks of February 17 and 24 were excep...
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Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items such as wood, metal, ceramic and refrigeration appliances from landfill, so that they can be recycled and recuperated. Collection is by registration only . Registration must be received...
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...which are still taking place, and to help keep the City clean. You can return them to the roadside at 7 a.m. on their usual collection day. Reminder for households with 1 to 8 units – Garbage collections scheduled for Thursday, February 20 and F...
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