To become carbon neutral by 2050, Montréal must radically reduce GHGs produced by buildings that consume large quantities of energy. To achieve this goal, the city has introduced a by-law that requires owners of large buildings to disclose the sources and amounts of energy their buildings use.

Did you know that Montréal has 132,000 street lights? After decades of use, they are reaching the end of their useful life. The city is presently converting all its street lighting to LED technology. This is one of the largest projects of its kind in North America.

The city performs an annual inspection of fire hydrants within its limits in order to ensure that they meet safety standards. These tests can cause water pressure to drop and tap water to become temporarily discoloured.

Is your tap water discoloured? Is it yellow, brown, grey or red (rust-coloured)? Normally this situation won’t last long and it is easy to eliminate by following a few steps before consuming the water.

Montréal is a world leader in urban agriculture through its many citizen, community and commercial initiatives. This strategy supports the practice of sustainable urban agriculture.

Composting is an easy, inexpensive and effective way to reduce the amount of garbage you generate. Want to practice composting at home? Find out how to get started.

Is there ragweed on your property? Find out everything you need to know to get rid of it.

Did you know that the water distributed to your tap is first channeled through a reservoir? The reinstatement of Montréal’s largest reservoir, the Rosemont reservoir, is therefore very important. The last phase of the work will begin at the end of the summer.

Have you noticed low water pressure from your faucet? No need to worry. Most of the time, the problem is temporary.

Do you know… how to sort, compost and recycle… and Lachine’s collection schedules in your sector? Do you know what to put in which bin? Here’s a handy guide to help you do all that!