Montgomery County Offers Leaf Blower Alternative Rebates

Effective July 1, the use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered leaf removal equipment is banned in Montgomery County. The County will offer rebates on the purchase of new alternative-powered leaf blowers, and our editors scoured the Internet for the best options.

Fission-Powered Leaf Blowers

The Daiichi Alpha fission-powered leaf blower delivers best in class performance with a GE reactor and Mark I type containment structures. Ideal for landscapers, fission-powered alternatives run 24/7 and blow 18-24 months before uranium oxide refueling. Note: fission-powered leaf blowers are prohibited in Garrett Park and the City of Takoma Park.

Ketamine-Charged Leaf Blower

The Tesla Keta Tirade II employs revolutionary technology that converts liquid ketamine into kinetic energy. Users are euphoric when its 900 CFM disassociates leaves from lawns. Refueling is readily available at more than 250 licensed Montgomery County ketamine centers.

Coal-Fired Leaf Blowers

The Peabody Fly Ash leaf blower features lignite burning coal-fired power with subcritical boilers to deliver over 1100 CFM and 220 mph, making it ideal for large yards and heavy debris. With 3 hours run time on just 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of lignite, coal-fired leaf blowers offer the lowest operating cost alternative.

Ethanol-Powered Leaf Rake

The Cummins X15a Series ethanol-powered leaf collector makes 'manual' raking a breeze. With a 55hp engine generating 1650 lb-ft of torque, the rake head moves heavy wet leaves as easily as dry. The overlapping, razor sharp titanium tines mince leaves into beneficial mulch for lawns and shrubbery and eliminate bagging.

To see if the alternative-fuel leaf removal equipment on your shopping list is eligible for a rebate, visit the Montgomery County Leaf Blower Rebate Program website.