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 Adopted Regulations- Gas Powered Leaf Blowers

New regulations restricting the use of gas powered leaf blowers in Lower Merion were adopted at the November 19, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting.

By phasing out their use, Lower Merion Township is taking a step toward a cleaner, quieter community for all residents.

Key provisions:

  • Use restrictions apply to all persons and entities, including residents, commercial landscapers, contractors, and property maintenance personnel, on all properties within the Township.
  • 2026: The use of gas powered leaf blowers will not be allowed from June 1 to October 1 . 
  • 2027: The use of gas powered leaf blowers will not be allowed from January 1 to April 1, nor from June 1 to October 1. 
  • 2028: The use of gas powered leaf blowers will not be allowed from January 1 to October 1.
  • Beginning January 1, 2029 and for every year thereafter, the use of gas powered leaf blowers will be prohibited for the entire year.
  • The use of electric-powered leaf blowers is allowed all year.
  • Use of gas powered generators to run corded electric leaf blowers or charge electric leaf blower batteries will not be allowed. 

More Information:

For more information, resources, questions and concerns about the regulations, check out the resources below. To get involved and volunteer as an ordinance educator, visit the Sustainability Ambassadors Volunteer Page.

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Go for the Green Awards

  • Date: 05/12/2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM  

The Lower Merion Township Environmental Advisory Council and Shade Tree Commission  and the Narberth Borough Environmental Advisory Council and Shade Tree Commission will host the annual “Go for the Green” Awards to recognize Lower Merion and Narberth residents, businesses, organizations and schools for significant contributions to improve or protect the environment and the natural resources, and to raise awareness about important environmental issues.

Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony to be held on May 12, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 9:00.

For more information about the event, please contact Paloma Vila via email at eac@lowermerion.org 

For more information about the Go for the Green Awards, visit Go for the Green Awards Program

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