Effective January 1, 2023, gas-powered leaf blowers may not be used anywhere in the Township, at any time. This ban includes personal use by residents and by those contracted for services. Prohibited are all adapted uses for gas-powered leaf blowers including but not limited to gutter cleaning and the application of products to treat insect infestation. Please note that property owners, the person operating a leaf blower and any contracted service company will all be held responsible for violations and subject to fines.

This new regulation follows a six-year partial ban and educational effort in response to reviewing scientific data which demonstrated that gas leaf blowers emissions, airborne particulates, loud noise, and powerful air currents negatively impacted our air quality and public health. The Scientific data can be found in our Township's ordinance, which is attached below for your convenience.

Thank you for your cooperation as we collectively work to improve our air quality and help ensure that Maplewood remains a healthy environment to live, work and play.

Ordinance 3057-22

If you become aware of anyone violating the ordinance, please call the Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement at (973) 762-8120 x3400.

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