Changing land care in Montclair
Our aim is simple: to eliminate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in favor of quieter, safer, greener alternatives.
The daily drone of gas leaf blowers is not just a nuisance. These machines create real threats to community health and well-being, and our laws should protect the public and landscape workers. Let’s act together to make Montclair a better place to live and work.
Gas leaf blowers create serious harm.
The grinding roar of gas-powered leaf blowers has become all but inescapable for much of the year, disrupting work, learning, and leisure on a daily basis. These machines generate noise and emissions at startling levels, polluting our town and creating clear health risks, especially for operators and children.
Effective and cost-efficient alternatives are widely available.
Over the past 10 years, enormous advances in battery technology have revolutionized the industry. Battery-electric tools with great power, longevity, and low operating costs have arrived, both at home and commercial grades. Moreover, horticultural research has shown that the health and beauty of our lawns and gardens actually benefit from reduced use of leaf blowers altogether.
Have questions?
Our FAQ page provides answers to a range of questions, such as:
When is gas leaf blower use allowed in Montclair?
Why doesn’t closing my windows seem to help?
What else can I do with my grass clippings and fallen leaves?
How would reducing gas leaf blower use affect landscapers?
Do any landscapers offer quieter, greener alternatives?
Ready to do something?
There are easy steps you can take to help make Montclair a quieter, healthier, and greener community.