Do snow loading operations continue overnight in the western part of Lachine?

In some areas west of 32^e Avenue, snow loading operations will be carried out overnight. The other operations (spreading abrasives, clearing sidewalks and roads) may be carried out at other times of the day. 

This helps to reduce heavy vehicle traffic during the day and increase pedestrian safety near schools. This measure improves access to the Lachine train station because the snow on the streets where train passengers park are cleared before the morning rush hour. Motor vehicle access to Autoroute 20 via 32^e and 55^e avenues is also made easier during rush hour.

When is snow removed along bicycle paths? Is it done at the expense of sidewalks?

A number of crews clear the sidewalks and bike paths with various types of vehicles. On-street bike paths are cleared according to snow removal priorities:  

1. Major thoroughfares, access to health institutions and schools, priority bus routes and reserved lanes, major shopping streets (such as Sherbrooke, Lacordaire, Henri-Bourassa), etc.
2. Collector streets, other bus routes, local shopping streets (such as Cadillac, Bernard, Villeray), etc.
3. Local streets (such as De Normanville, Beausoleil, Rameau), industrial areas, etc.

My neighbour’s private snow removal contractor pushes the snow onto the road, obstructing parking spaces. Is this illegal? What can I do about it?

It is illegal to dump snow from private property (driveway, parking space, etc.) onto a sidewalk, street or alley. To avoid a ticket, residents must put the snow on their own property. 

However, when there are no other options, the Borough does allow snow from walkways and driveways to be put on the road before snow loading operations are carried out.

If you see a private snow removal contractor putting snow from a parking space or driveway onto the road, please notify us by email or contact us online.

In the fall, we meet with the contractors to make them aware of the rules. If necessary, other meetings may be held during the winter.

During the snow loading period, I took out my bin in time for the collection, but the truck still hasn’t passed. What do I do now?

We recommend that you leave your bin out overnight, as trucks may be late due to snow removal operations or other reasons. Moreover, it is important to place your garbage bins on your property, without obstructing the sidewalk. If possible, take your empty bins away as quickly as you can so as not to obstruct the sidewalk snowplows as they pass by.

Take out your bins only if necessary when there is a snow loading operation on your street. 

If your bins have not been picked up the next day, please contact us by email, online or by phone at 311.

My 90-year-old neighbour struggles to clear the snow from her driveway. Isn’t there a new measure to help seniors in this situation?  

Snow clearing assistance is offered free of charge by the Brigade neige (snow brigade) in the Duff-Court and East of Lachine neighbourhoods.

To be eligible for this service, residents must be 70 years old or over with a functional limitation or reduced mobility.

To apply, contact Carrefour jeunesse emploi de Lachine.

Your application may be refused if there are not enough resources