Opt for quieter electric leaf blowers instead of gas models, and follow local laws on noise limits, time restrictions, and bans on gas-powered tools. Limit leaf blower use to hours that are less ...

Leaf blowers may clear debris quickly, but their extreme noise and emissions can harm hearing, air quality, and the environment. Blowers also disrupt backyard ecosystems, destroying habitats for ...

This prohibits their use at all times and includes gas and electric blowers. When we receive calls from citizens of leaf blower violations, the typical response time from an officer is usually greater ...

Greenport officials are considering updates to the village's noise ordinance to limit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, but some residents say the proposal doesn’t go far enough and are calling for ...

A suggested Township ordinance amendment that would ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers six months out of the year was ...

A year past its goal, Seattle continues to work on a plan to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers for a greener future.

If you’re a homeowner with this season’s fallen leaves piled up all over your lawn and you want them gone, you have three options: blow and bag them yourself using one of the best leaf blowers, hire ...

A phase-out of gas-powered leaf blowers in Seattle has been in the works for years, and while Seattle Parks and Recreation ...

Get tips on choosing a quieter machine, timing, and techniques that will help keep the peace in your neighborhood. Opt for quieter electric leaf blowers instead of gas models, and follow local laws on ...