Gas-powered lawn equipment typically has less upfront costs, but their use creates long-term effects. They can produce high levels of air pollutants.
Lawn Care for Cleaner Air — a Jefferson County rebate program — gives residents an additional incentive to switch from gas to electric. All you need is proof of residency, like a driver’s license, to request rebates.
The allowances go up to $50 per item, depending on the equipment type and whether they are trade-ins. Rebates are available for:
- Electric push mowers
- Reel mowers
- Electric leaf blowers
- String trimmers
- Mower batteries
- Trimmer/blower batteries
Bonus: Higher rebates are offered when old equipment is dropped off at one of three approved recycling facilities. See the list.