Southern California Contractors Participate in Leaf Blower Exchange

Professional gardeners can help reduce air pollution by participating in this year’s leaf blower exchange program, sponsored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). For the second year in a row, more than 1,500 old, highly polluting backpack leaf blowers will be exchanged for emissions-friendly, quieter models manufactured by STIHL. The program will help protect residents’ and gardeners’ health by reducing harmful emissions.

AQMD will offer a monetary incentive for every leaf blower exchanged, allowing gardeners to purchase a new, low-polluting blower valued at $470 for just $200.

The program will take place on the following dates at these locations:

Tuesday, July 17   
Mason’s Saw & Lawnmower   
1724 Container Circle, Riverside 

Wednesday, July 18   
Chino Mower & Engine Service  
13546 Central Ave., Suite A, Chino

Thursday, July 19   
Temple City Lawnmower   
9654 Lower Azusa Rd., Temple City

Tuesday, July 24
B&M Lawn & Garden
17672 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda

Wednesday, July 25
Greenland Supply
826 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood

Thursday, July 26
Simon’s Power Equipment
12117 Vanowen St., North Hollywood

To qualify for the leaf blower exchange, participants must pre-register by calling 888/425-6247.  The program is open to professional gardeners and landscapers who live and work in AQMD’s four-county jurisdiction.  Each gardening and landscaping business may exchange up to 10 blowers.  Cash, checks or major credit cards will be accepted.