For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Montgomery County is reminding residents and businesses that starting July 1 the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums — including backpack, handheld and walk-behind models — will no longer be allowed.
The legislation, passed by the County Council and signed by County Executive Marc Elrich in October of 2023, phased out the sale and use of gas-powered leaf removal equipment in favor of quieter and cleaner electric alternatives.
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“This change is about protecting public health and improving quality of life,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Gas-powered leaf blowers are loud and harmful to the people who use them and to the neighborhoods where they’re used. Electric alternatives are quieter, cleaner and more sustainable. Offering rebates and information, we have been working to make this transition as smooth as possible, especially for small businesses and landscapers, because everyone deserves less noise in their communities.”
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47277