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Cambridge, Massachusetts has joined a growing list of cities that have banned gas-powered leaf blowers. The city's ban went into effect over the weekend, and officials noted this move was in the interest of public health and reducing emissions for the environment.
Cambridge first passed the Leaf Blower Ordinance back in December 2023, but the ban took effect starting March 15 to give property owners time to change to alternative equipment. The ban currently applies to private use of leaf blowers, and residents will need to use electric or rechargeable battery-powered leaf blowers rather than gas. The leaf blowers also need to meet sound level requirements in the city's ordinance to reduce noise pollution.
On March 15, 2026, the ban will extend and begin applying to the use of leaf blowers in professional landscaping as well. The city has compiled a list of businesses that already meet the electric or battery-powered leaf blower requirements, which could be helpful for customers looking for a greener lawn care option.
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCambridgeMass.gov%2Fposts%2Fpfbid029bdqA1SSu6z5bxSKHwQcSQzv3djGS6cH3G9Ko6rTtjENQmy78ywiYfgb47YZsqTrl&show_text=true&width=500However, some people have voiced concerns over increasing landscaping costs and lower power from electric models compared to gas.
Keri Brown, co-owner of R&S Landscaping, one of the companies in the list of compliant businesses, told The Boston Globe that using electric leaf blowers can take about...