Spring Seasonal Reminders

With the arrival of spring, here are some important guidelines to ensure an enjoyable spring season in Westmount:

Street Cleaning

Parking restrictions for street sweepers begin on April 1.

Pay special attention to signage before parking your vehicle to ensure that the way is clear for Public Works teams to carry out street cleaning operations. Tickets may be issued for any vehicle parked in a sweeper zone.

Leaf Blowers

The use of electric leaf blowers is permitted during a specified period:

• The use of electric leaf blowers is permitted from October 1 to May 31, Monday to Saturday (except holidays), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The use of electric leaf blowers is prohibited from June 1 to September 30.

Be advised that the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited in Westmount.

Contractors wishing to use leaf blowers in Westmount must first obtain a landscaping permit from the City.

Request a permit

Dogs at Summit Woods

During the bird migration period from April 16 to June 15, dogs in Summit Woods must be kept on leash AT ALL TIMES. This is important for nesting birds as well as the underbrush plant growth.

Dog owners have the responsibility to inform themselves, and respect municipal and provincial regulations in regards to dogs. Fines may be given to those who fail to do so.

Learn more

Waste Collection

General Information

• For each collection, place your bin street side between 8 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. the day of the collection.
• Some lanes are inaccessible to collection trucks, in which case collection is done street side.
• Consult the map to confirm the accessibility of your lane.

Garbage 

• Single-family home and residential buildings of 1 to 8 units:
  • Household waste is collected every 2 weeks until April 30, and once weekly from May 1 until the end of September.
• All other addresses:
  • Trash is collected once weekly.

Recycling

Recyclable materials (blue bin) are collected once weekly.

• Residential addresses: Wednesday
• Commercial addresses: Tuesday

Compost

Food waste (green bin) is collected once weekly.

Garden waste is collected once weekly starting April 15. You may also bring your garden waste to the Belvedere depot from March 31 to December 1 upon presentation of a proof of residence or a valid contractor permit granted by the City.

Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics

A special collection is planned for April 26, 2025, in the Library parking lot. Consult the events calendar for details. Otherwise, head your nearest ecocentre.

Bulky Items

Collection is scheduled once monthly, by registration only, from May to October. Consult the events calendar for details.

Sports and Recreation

Activities and Registration