random_generation t1_j2arvxu wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:49 PM

My neighbor has a lawn care company biweekly 3/4 of the year and they use gas-powered blowers.

Anecdotally, I’m not sure I’ve noticed anyone that’s actually made the switch.

em_p_v OP t1_j2b51cv wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I found that you can report violations:

https://dcra.kustomer.help/contact/consumer-complaint-form-Sk6BW94Lu

But am not sure how popular, known, or practical it is. Also ratting on neighbors does not feel right, but these things are a menace so I don't know...

Initial_Run1632 t1_j2e6ab9 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Start by informing your neighbors. 90% they are not home when the landscapers are there, and have no idea what's actually happening. I have also called the company itself on a couple occasions to remind them the law, and let them know I will report them the next time. I do not understand your hesitancy; leaf blowers are a heinous pox on quality of life, as the regulations recognize.

em_p_v OP t1_j2etv88 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Totally with you, couldn't agree more.

random_generation t1_j2ebb6g wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Some people just have bigger fish to fry 🤷🏼‍♂️

Initial_Run1632 t1_j2ek4sj wrote on December 31, 2022 at 6:02 PM

We all have bigger fish to fry. But someone's gotta look after the small fish, too.

BubsterX1 t1_j2dlerm wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Same. My neighbor's lawn care company uses gas-powered blowers and even though it is a relatively small property the blowers literally seem to be going steady for well over an hour during leaf season. It is extremely annoying, but I have not dropped a dime on them.