Links and Resources on Public Health Issues, and Alternative Approaches
See below for a list of public health issues; organizations involved in the transition to battery-powered equipment; hardware makers and lawn-care provides; and related information.
Public Health Issues caused by gas-powered leaf blowers
Leaf Blowers in DC: Fact Sheet
Los sopladores de hojas y los riesgos a la salud -- a Spanish-language fact sheet on public health concerns (Word file download).
Emissions Test: Car vs. Truck vs. Leaf Blower
Exposure and Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Particulate Matter Exposure and Preterm Birth
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: How Do We Protect Our Ears?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Occupational Noise Exposure
Environmental Noise Pollution in the United States: Developing an Effective Public Health Response
Integrated Science Assessment for Particulate Matter
Related organizations, groups, and other resources
Quiet Communities: a nationwide alliance
The Quiet Coalition, focusing on public-health effects of ambient noise
Huntington C.A.L.M., a New York site for Citizens Appeal for Leafblower Moderation.
Takoma Park, Maryland and its history of controlling leaf blowers.
Quiet Montclair, about removing gas-powered equipment from a residential community in New Jersey.
Quiet Princeton, also with valuable resources from another community in New Jersey.
Muted Mower, an all-electric service in Bethesda, Maryland. More information here.
Noise Free America, “A Coalition to Promote Quiet”
“What Is the Best Battery Powered Leaf Blower,” from the How I Get Rid Of site.
Landscaping and hardware companies
Landscapers: In this space, first a list of landscaping companies in the Washington D.C. area that have switched to battery-powered equipment. Below that, a list of manufacturers offering battery models.
QCDC, a volunteer organization, does not endorse, certify, or have any commercial involvement with any of these individuals or firms. We offer this list as a guide for those seeking more information. Feel free to send more suggestions, via this site’s “Contact” form.
SUST
A company promoting a range of sustainable lawn-care practices.
Website: https://livesust.com/
(301) 450-SUST
(877) 420-SUST
hello@livesust.com
Green Scence Landscaping
website: https://www.greenscenelandscaping.net/
Crew is equipped with battery equipment
C&T Landscaping
Phone: 703-629-7220
ctpolanco@gmail.com
The crew has invested in new battery-powered equipment
CityGreen
(202) 878-4090
website: citygreendc.org
Enchanted Garden
Nancy Sainburg
(202) 332-5074
email: enchantedgarden@mac.com
website: enchantedgardendc.com/
Solar Mowing
(301) 787-5018
email: dewitt@solarmowing.com
website: solarmowing.com
Fernando Martinez Cruz
301-974-2309
email: fmclandscaping@gmail.com
Muted Mower
Website: www.mutedmower.com
Email: hello@mutedmower.com
Oscar Centeno/Ecos Landscaping
202-821-7238
13107 Hallet Court
Rockville, MD 20853
Suntek Zero Emissions Lawn Care
321-396-2425
The Greener Side LLC
Paul Golob
(301) 633-3786
3908 Aspen St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Backyard Bounty
301-204-1521
Moyer’s Lawn Service
301-251-9822
dale@moyerslawnservice.com
Richard Landscaping
301-896-0391
elizabeth@richardlandscaping.net
Frager's Ace Hardware
1115 Pennsylvania Ave SE
202-543-6157
Rentals available for battery powered equipment.
equipment makers
In this section, ways to learn more about battery-powered alternatives to hyper-polluting gas-powered leaf blowers. This site is for informational purposes only. Quiet Clean DC does not specifically recommend or endorse any of the products (and has no commercial relationship with any of these companies). The list will be updated as frequently as possible with new models and information.
Battery blowers available from Home Depot. A listing current as of November, 2021, is here.
Overall product review: Please check out this December 2019 round-up, from BestReviews.Com, of a range of blowers. Number One on its list was from Makita, and second place from Worx.
List of battery blowers from Home Depot: An up-to-date listing of Home Depot offerings, and prices, is here.
American Green Zone Alliance. Advice about equipment and services, here.
Black and Decker: Its battery powered blowers are here.
DeWalt. Its battery powered blowers are here.
DR Power. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Ego. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Greenworks. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Kimo. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Makita. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Stihl. Its battery powered blowers are here.
Worx: Its battery powered blowers are here.
Users’ guide: See this, from the “How Do I Get Rid Of?” site.
HD Supply, with information on battery powered equipment.