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
Also see: US PIRG's interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies for another source on jurisdictions nationwide.
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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