Yonkers bans gas-powered leaf blowers June 1 through September 30 every year under City Code Section 91-31. Fines range $250 to $5,000 per offense.
Enacted in 2007, the summer leaf blower ban prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers from June 1 through September 30 to reduce air pollution and noise. It is codified at Yonkers City Code §91-31 (Garbage/Refuse chapter). Electric blowers remain allowed. Code Enforcement takes complaints at (914) 377-6669 during weekday business hours.
Class II offense under §91-31. Fines range $250 to $5,000 depending on offense history.
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