Brian Stewart from the organization Quiet Clean PDX gave a fascinating presentation at the 2020 annual membership meeting. We learned that nearly all of the Back Pack Leaf Blowers in our area are out of compliance with the decibel level limits mandated by Portland’s noise ordinance, and that they emit more air pollution than cars. He also provided a list of lawn services that do not use gas powered leaf blowers. Visit their website and then ask your contractor to switch to battery powered tools–it’s your yard, your air, and your family’s health (as well as your neighbors’).
SWHRL has endorsed the goals of this organization, and QCPDX has successfully lobbied the city of Portland to transition away from gas-powered tools.