Tag: gas-powered blower

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News roundup: D.C. Council considers banning gas-powered leaf blowers

Banning gas-powered leaf blowers have come to the attention of legislation yet again. If the ban goes into effect violators are looking at a hefty $500 fine.

July 6, 2018

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Enforcement of blower ban places strain on Newton police department

Newton had been striving to find a middle ground for years, and finally passed its ruling earlier this year after four hours of debate. Details here!

October 24, 2017

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Palm Springs backtracks on proposal to ban all leaf blowers

Palm Springs was considering banning all leaf blowers, but an outpouring of people voiced their opinions about the extra work load that would come with the ban.

July 24, 2017

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Palm Springs considers banning all types of leaf blowers

After discussing an ordinance that would ban gas-powered leaf blowers, the city council began considering banning all blowers, regardless of the power source.

June 12, 2017

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Town bans gas blowers from properties less than an acre

As a compromise, Palm Beach Town Council has forbidden the use of gas-powered blowers on properties smaller than one acre. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

April 17, 2017

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New Jersey town lengthens duration of leaf blower ban

Maplewood Township Committee voted unanimously to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for commercial landscapers from May 15 to Sept. 30 annually.

April 7, 2017

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Another California city mulls ban on blowers of all types

Neither gas-powered nor battery-powered machines are safe. Ojai residents maintains that all blowers are a nuisance. Click to read more on the blower ban.

October 12, 2016

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STIHL says new backpack blower is its most powerful unit ever

Click to read more on the new STIHL BR 700 backpack blower (64.8 cc), the most powerful leaf blower in the company’s product line.

September 16, 2016