After You Move

Get to Know Your Neighborhood

Take some time to discover what's around you:

• Nearest grocery store and depanneur (corner store)
• Closest pharmacy (for prescriptions and basics)
• Your local CLSC (community health center) — find yours at santemontreal.qc.ca
• Nearest metro station and bus stops (check STM trip planner)
• Parks and green spaces nearby

Explore our neighborhood profiles for detailed information about each area. →

Waste & Recycling

Montreal waste collection varies by borough. Check your borough's schedule at montreal.ca:

• Regular trash: usually weekly (green or black bin)
• Recycling: biweekly in most boroughs (blue bin)
• Compost/food waste: weekly (brown bin) — mandatory in most boroughs
• Large items: scheduled pickups or call 311 for arrangements
• Electronics and hazardous waste: bring to an Écocentre (free drop-off depots)

Bins are usually provided by the borough. If yours are missing, call 311.

Snow Removal & Winter Parking

• Snow removal operations: When your street is being cleared, ALL cars must move. Signs are posted 12+ hours in advance
• Sign up for Montreal's Info-Neige alerts (email/SMS) to know when your street is being cleared
• Red blinking lights on street poles = snow removal in progress, your car must not be on the street
• Winter parking ban: December 1 to March 15, no overnight parking on some arterial roads
• Get a residential parking permit ($175/year) from your borough if you park on the street

Community Resources

Montreal has excellent community infrastructure:

• Community centers (maisons de la culture) — free or low-cost activities, art, fitness
• Public libraries (Bibliothèques de Montréal) — free membership, events, coworking spaces
• Public pools and sports facilities — many are free or low-cost ($)
• Bixi bike-sharing — seasonal memberships ($92/year) or pay-per-ride
• 311 — Montreal's citizen hotline for all municipal services and questions