Environment, Government

Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves

Public Information Office

January 31, 2025
3:52 pm

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville.

The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and continued reliance on fossil fuels, and to lessen health impacts that contribute to hearing loss, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and other health issues.

A ban on the sale of gas-powered blowers and vacuums took effect last July.

To help residents and businesses comply with the law, a limited number of rebates for purchasing electric leaf blowers will be available. Residents are eligible for one $100 rebate. Applications for the rebates will open July 1.

Learn more about rebates and about the at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/leafblowers.

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