Leaf Blower Regulations for Westchester County

Did you know that leaf blowers are banned for use during specific months of the year in Westchester County, NY? While every municipality should put "quality of life" on the top of their list of concerns, the sound of leaf blowers and other landscaping equipment have been a familiar sound, especially in the summer, for the past few decades. With modern engineering lowering the decibel level on each and every model upgrade, it's a bit surprising that these archaic laws are still in effect. Perhaps Westchester's designation as having the highest property taxes in the entire country has something to do with that.

In any event, here are a few of the municipalities in Westchester County with their respective leaf blower ban dates.

Town	Ban Timeframe
Ardsley**	May 15 – September 30
Bronxville	June 1 – Sept 30
Greenburgh	May 1 – Oct1
Larchmont	June 1 – Sept 30
Mamaroneck	June 1 – Sept 15
New Rochelle	June 1 – Sept 30
Pelham Manor	May 1 – Oct 14 & Dec 16 – Mar 14
Port Chester	Apr 15 – Nov 15
Rye	May 1 – Sept 30
Scarsdale	June 1 – Sept 30
Tarrytown*	June 15 – Sept 15
White Plains	June 15 – Sept 30
Yonkers	June 1 – Sept 30

*Tarrytown – Operation of Leaf Blowers are prohibited Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays during Sept 16 – June 14

** Ardsley – Permit required.  Ardsley Code 137-3

Westchester County

Map is Courtesy of www.WestchesterTowns.com.