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Published on October 18, 2021
The City Council adopted a law banning the use and sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in Alameda. The ordinance was unanimously passed on September 21, 2021, and becomes effective on January 1, 2023.
“Gasoline-powered” means all gasoline, diesel, and other combustion engine-powered leaf blowers. The use and sale of other leaf blowers, such as electric and battery-powered, are not banned.
Under the new law, the City may issue citations for violations of the ban. Property owners are equally responsible for compliance with this new law, meaning that a violation for using a gas-powered leaf blower may result in a citation to the equipment operator, landscaping company the operator is employed by, and the property owner. Businesses must stop selling such equipment and post a notice about the ban on their premises, or a citation could be issued.
The City will be educating residents and businesses about this new ban over the coming months. If you use a landscaper, please be sure the company is aware of the new law and will comply when performing work on your property.
For more information, please visit https://www.alamedaca.gov/leafblowerban.
Public Works Department