Around New Jersey many residents have been concerned with the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers. The concerns include the spread of allergen, dust, generation of CO2, and noise. The leaf blowers are frequently not use for leafves but for tiding up lawns and streets. Multiple Communities have developed ordinances limiting or banning Leaf Blowers.
Highland Park has put together a Task Force with members from Sustainable Highland Park, Board of Health, and the Environmental Commission. They had several community meetings and meeting with. landscapers. Blow is a link to their report
