Environmental protection

Sustainable Development Plan

At a time when environmental protection and questions about global warming are now part of our daily lives, the Town of Mount Royal proposes a new vision, one that will take into account the responsible use of resources.

It adopted its first Sustainable Development Plan in 2007.

Download it [PDF 758kB]. 

 

Our "Environmental protection" section offers many shortcuts

This page strategically presents information already available elsewhere on our website but also boasts additional content about:

Transportation

 

Do your part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants in our community.

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Disposing of car-related products and containers

Mount Royal residents are invited to drop by Ok Pneus Beaumont to dispose ecologically of car-related products and containers free of charge.

Mass transit and carpooling

The Town of Mount Royal is putting out a call to its residents in order to try to increase their active participation in using public transportation, walking and biking.

Idling gets you nowhere

Waiting at the wheel? Get into the good habit of turning the engine off.

Trees

Trees have always been synonymous with longevity, quiet strength and serenity. When placed in a dynamic urban context, they inspire calm and rest.

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Tree Policy 

Aware of the importance and of the unique role that trees play in our community, and faced with the worrisome issues of climate disturbances, Mount Royal Town Council adopted in May 2007 its first Tree Policy.

Citizen's Tree Donation to the Mount Royal Community

Several residents have expressed the desire to donate a tree to the Mount Royal community, whether to mark the passing of a loved one, the arrival of a newborn or simply to contribute to the green-space heritage of the municipality.

Garbage and recycling

 

Would you like to minimize you family’s contribution to the pollution caused by escalating garbage?

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Different types of pick-ups in Mount Royal

Take advantage of the scheduled pick-ups for used clothing, recyclable material, hazardous waste and more.

The decomposition rate of your garbage

Above everything else, remember that the least-polluting and easiest-to-manage waste is still the waste you haven’t produced! But are you aware of the decomposition rate of your garbage?

Dog waste disposal: it's in the bag

Dog pollution is a chief source of pedestrian discontent. Fortunately, something can easily be done about it!

Energy consumption

 

You can reduce energy loss and contribute to protecting resources that, as we all know, are not inexhaustible.

Read more about energy consumption.

Pesticides

To avoid contamination and limit the use of toxic chemicals, Town of Mount Royal has adopted a by-law that prohibits the application and use of synthetic pesticides in the Town.

Learn more about pesticides.

 

Calculate your ecological footprint

Ever tried calculating your ecological footprint? We dare you.

Check out our useful links regarding environmental protection.