Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
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County Surveys Landscapers About Leaf Blowers
Now that a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been passed, the county is surveying landscapers ahead of a potential gas-to-electric leaf blower exchange program. Last week, the county council… Read More
Montgomery County Parks Stage an Electric Show
Montgomery Parks showed off its eco-friendly electric equipment Wednesday with a hands-on demonstration. The county is moving from gas-powered tools and equipment to electric power for a “more sustainable park… Read More
Council Considers Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Montgomery County soon just might be a little quieter. On Monday, members of the County Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee agreed to an ordinance that would ban leaf blowers with… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Montgomery County could soon join a growing list of jurisdictions across the nation that are banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Many local governments have taken aim at gas-powered leaf blowers in… Read More
Petition Calls for Banning of Gas Leaf Blowers in Urban Montgomery County
Almost 3,300 people had signed a petition Wednesday morning that calls for banning gas leaf blowers in heavily populated areas of Montgomery County. “We want an absolute ban on gas… Read More