Make the Switch to Electric Leaf Blowers!

Hyattsville is making the switch from gas-powered to electric leaf blowers! 

To better protect the health of both our residents and the local environment, by August 2024, all leaf blowers used in City limits must be electric-powered. Read the new City Ordinance here.

Why Make the Switch? Electric Leaf Blowers are: 

  • Healthier – Keep noxious fumes out of your lungs and our community!
  • Quieter – Better for your ears, and your neighbors will appreciate it!
  • Cheaper - Save money on gas! 

Trade in your gas-powered leaf blower!

Make the switch now and get reimbursed for purchasing an electric blower! The City will hold trade-in events to help residents and contractors claim their rebates and adequately dispose of gas-powered leaf blowers. Sign up for City Communications to be notified of the next event! 

Gas-powered leaf blowers will only be collected at trade-in events - - no drop-offs, please!

Rebate Schedule

  • August 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024: Trade in your gas-powered leaf blower to be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of an electric leaf blower, not to exceed $100 (Contractors: $200 per blower, not to exceed $600)  
  • February 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024: Trade in your gas-powered leaf blower to be reimbursed up to 25% of the cost of the electric leaf blower, not to exceed $50 (Contractors: $100 per blower, not to exceed $300)   
  • August 1, 2024: Electric leaf blowers are required within City limits; Trade in-rebate program ends. Warnings and citations for the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be issued at this time.  

Rebate Program Eligibility

Residents and landscaping contractors must complete an application and bring the items listed below to participate in the trade-in events.

Rebate checks will be mailed 2-3 weeks after the event. For questions about your rebate check, please contact the Department of Public Works at (301) 985-5032.

Resident Application
Contractor Application

Along with the application, please provide the following:

  1. Public Works