Bergen County does not regulate leaf blower use countywide. Each municipality independently restricts seasonal use, decibel limits, and gas-powered equipment under New Jersey's Noise Control Act. Several Bergen County towns including Maywood, Glen Rock, and Englewood have adopted strict seasonal bans.
There is no Bergen County-level leaf blower ordinance. Under the New Jersey Noise Control Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1G, municipalities may adopt rules more stringent than the State Noise Code. Many Bergen County boroughs limit gas-powered leaf blower use to specific spring and fall windows, prohibit Sunday use, restrict commercial landscapers to weekday daytime hours, and cap equipment noise at 65-70 dBA at the property line. A growing number of towns are restricting two-stroke gas blowers in favor of battery-electric units. Always check your specific municipality's ordinance before operating commercial equipment in Bergen County.
Penalties vary by town; typical first-offense fines run $100 to $500, with escalating penalties and equipment impoundment for repeat commercial violators.
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