FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of Sustainability Media: Elizabeth Harris
Email: EHarris@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 548-3320
City Media Contact: Stephanie Mkhlian
Email: SMkhlian@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone (818) 550-4424
ELECTRIC LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION RETURNS
Get ready for Glendale’s gas-powered leaf blower ban and transition to zero emission alternatives.
Glendale, CA In September 2024, the City of Glendale will start enforcement of its gas-powered leaf blower prohibition. This new ordinance prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and holds homeowners and property owners responsible for compliance. To help residents, landscapers, and businesses, comply and transition to zero-emission landscaping alternatives, the Office of Sustainability is hosting an event with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) to showcase electric landscaping equipment with professionals.
What: Electric Landscaping Equipment Workshop and Demonstration
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd. Glendale, CA 91208
Electric landscaping equipment manufacturers and landscaping professionals will be available for attendees to test equipment and learn about zero-emissions landscaping. Staff will also be available to answer questions about the ordinances and obtaining rebates. Currently, rebates for the purchase of electric landscaping equipment, including electric leaf blowers, are available for landscapers through the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Residents and businesses can also receive a rebate for electric leaf blowers through Glendale Water and Power.
For more information on the gas-powered leaf blower prohibition and the event, visit GlendaleCA.gov/LeafBlower.
Questions about the ordinance and event can be submitted at Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov.
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About Sustainability
The mission of the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability is to help meet the needs of Glendale’s residents and businesses today, as well as to help preserve the ability of future generations to meet their sustainability needs.
About Glendale
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.
