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Leaf Blower Rules: Milwaukee vs West Allis

How do leaf blower rules rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?

Milwaukee and West Allis have similar restriction levels.

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County

Few Restrictions

Milwaukee has no dedicated leaf blower ordinance. Gas and electric blowers are governed by the general noise provisions of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 80 (Noise Control).

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West Allis, WI

Milwaukee County

Few Restrictions

Milwaukee County has no countywide leaf-blower ordinance and no gas-blower ban. Any time-of-day or noise limits on leaf blowers come from individual municipal codes. On county parkland, blowers fall under the general 50-foot sound limit in Milwaukee County Code Chapter 47.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMilwaukeeWest Allis
Dedicated OrdinanceNone-
Governing CodeMilwaukee Code Ch. 80-
Recommended Hours7 AM to 10 PM-
Complaints414-286-CITY-
County blower ordinance-None
Gas-blower ban-None countywide
Hours set by-Each municipality
County parks limit-50 feet (Code Ch. 47)

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Milwaukee FAQ

West Allis FAQ

Are gas leaf blowers banned in Milwaukee County?

No. Milwaukee County has not banned gas-powered leaf blowers, and Wisconsin has no statewide ban. Any restriction would come from your individual city or village code, so check the municipality where you live.

What hours can I use a leaf blower in the county?

The county sets no blower hours. Time-of-day limits, if any, are in your municipal noise or nuisance ordinance. On county parkland, equipment simply may not be heard beyond 50 feet under Code Chapter 47.

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