Portland Implements Phased Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers to Reduce Noise and Pollution
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Summary
Portland has implemented a phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, starting with a nine-month prohibition (January-September) for the first two years, followed by a complete year-round ban beginning in January 2028. The ban aims to reduce noise and air pollution from these machines, with the city council approving the measure in March 2024. The article highlights the transition to electric alternatives and the environmental benefits of the policy.
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A gradual ban on noisy, polluting gas-powered leaf blowers in Portland officially went into effect on Jan. 1.
The new law, approved by the Portland City Council in March of 2024, will eliminate the machines year-round within the next two years.
For the first two years, gas leaf blowers will be prohibited for nine months out of the year – between January and September.
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