Learn about proposed rules for gas powered landscaping equipment
Published on March 06, 2023
Menlo Park is considering rules that would prohibit using gas powered gardening equipment due to its negative impacts on human health, noise and air pollution. Operating a gas powered leaf blower for one hour is equal to inhaling 15 hours of emissions from driving. It also contributes to hearing loss.
If approved, zero emission (electric or battery operated) leaf blowers and string trimmers (weed whackers) would be required starting July 2024, and remaining equipment (lawnmowers, chainsaws and hedge trimmers) in January 2029.
Learn more about the proposed rules, process for adoption, incentives for gardeners, how you can help or provide feedback by joining the next upcoming webinar:
Community webinar
Thursday, March 9, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Register online for the webinar
You can also fill out our online survey to provide feedback and encourage your gardener to fill it out too!
Can’t make it? All recordings will be available at menlopark.gov/zele along with other resources and the ability to subscribe to updates.