Gas Leaf Blower Bans in Massachusetts
9 jurisdictions in Massachusetts restrict gas-powered leaf blowers or mowers, out of 99 municipalities surveyed.
9 jurisdictions with use bans
9 jurisdictions with specific hour restrictions
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Also see: US PIRG's interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies for another source on jurisdictions nationwide.
Each entry shows the date we last checked it. Ordinances change, so confirm against the live municipal code before quoting any of this in a public meeting. Where we say a jurisdiction has no restriction, that usually means we could not find one, which is not the same as establishing that none exists.
Active Bans: 9 jurisdictions have implemented use bans, including Arlington, Belmont, Brooklineand others.
Jurisdictions with gas equipment restrictions
Arlington
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed Mar 15–May 31 & Sep 15–Dec 31, 8am–5pm weekdays). Violations may result in fines escalate.
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Belmont
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed Mar 15–May 31 & Sep 15–Dec 31).
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Brookline
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed Mar 15–May 15 & Sep 15–Dec 15, 8am–8pm weekdays, 9am–6pm weekends). Violations may result in $50–$100 fines escalating.
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Cambridge
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited in city; electric permitted. Violations may result in fines up to $300/day.
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Concord
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed Mar 15–May 15 & Sep 15–Dec 15, 8am–5pm).
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Lexington
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Ban on gas-powered blowers passed Town Meeting; phased dates.
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Lincoln
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally: similar to neighboring towns (spring/fall).
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Newton
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed Mar 15–May 15 & Sep 15–Dec 15, limited hours). Violations may result in fines escalate to $300.
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Wellesley
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned seasonally (allowed spring/fall only).
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