Two more Massachusetts towns recently took the step of outlawing the use of noisy, gas-powered leaf blowers by residents, with fines for those who break the rules. Both Arlington and Lexington banned ...

A ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Lexington is officially underway, fulfilling a 2021 Special Town Meeting vote to prohibit the lawn care equipment for both residents and commercial landscaping ...

A new Florida law prevents local governments from banning gas-powered leaf blowers and other lawn equipment. Gas-powered lawn equipment emits harmful pollutants linked to various health issues, ...

Not looking forward to cleaning up the massive amount of leaves in your yard this spring? Luckily, Walmart has a mega deal on a powerful 650 cfm Electric Leaf Blower that’ll get the job done quickly.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We totally understand why some owners dry their cars using a leaf blower. Wiping or touching the finish, especially when using dirty rags, ...

A phase-out of gas-powered leaf blowers in Seattle has been in the works for years, and while Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is on track, a citywide ban remains unclear. SPR Public Affairs Manager ...

A gradual ban on noisy, polluting gas-powered leaf blowers in Portland officially went into effect on Jan. 1. The new law, approved by the Portland City Council in March of 2024, will eliminate the ...

The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers is turning into a political fault line, as cities and states move to restrict or phase out the machines and lawn crews and conservative lawmakers push ...

MANY TOPICS divide Americans: illegal immigration, abortion, the rights of transgender people. And then there are leaf blowers. In recent years dozens of municipalities have enacted ordinances ...

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ANN ARBOR, MI — With just over two years to go before gas-powered leaf blowers are banned year-round in Ann Arbor, the city is offering new financial incentives to help residents make the transition ...