Gas Powered Leaf Blower Regulations

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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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Sustainability Committee

Chair: Commissioner Ray Courtney
Vice-ChairS: Commissioners Gilda Kramer & Jeremiah Woodring

AGENDA

In person and virtual attendance is permitted at this meeting.  Individuals wishing to participate virtually via Zoom should email publiccomment@lowermerion.org before 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  The proceedings can be viewed live on LMTV, the Township’s government access channel, available on Comcast Cable Channel 7 and Verizon FiOS Channel 37 as well as online at https://lmtv.viebit.com/.

The meeting agenda is available to view on our agenda software system, hosted by Granicus Peak Agenda.

Download the PDF version of the Agenda below.

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