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Thursday, September 22, 2022

On October 6th, 2020, the Oakland City Council adopted ordinance No. 13616 C.M.S., which prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers in the city of Oakland, CA. This means that if you use this type of landscaping equipment or you hire a company that does, you can be fined. At Oakland Hills Brush Clearing, we are one of the only companies in the area that is actually in compliance with this ban, so you won't have to worry about getting fined when you hire us. Continue reading to learn more about this ban on gas-powered landscaping equipment and what it means for you.

Back in October of 2020, the Oakland City Council adopted an ordinance that prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers in the city of Oakland, CA. Penalties for violating this ordinance started to be imposed in April of 2021. This ban was put into place because these gas-powered devices pose significant health hazards to the people who are operating the equipment as well as the residents of Oakland due to the discharge of particulate matter, carbon monoxide, unburned fuel, and ozone.

These gas-powered devices also contribute to climate change by emitting carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. What's more, this type of equipment also generates significant noise pollution, which is something that residents in Oakland do not want.

You may be wondering how this ban on gas-powered landscaping equipment affects you. Well, if you get caught using a gas-powered leaf blower or string trimmer, you could get fined for violating the ordinance. However, that's not all. You could also get fined if you hire a company that uses this type of equipment. Even if you aren't operating the equipment yourself, you are still responsible for the type of landscaping equipment being used on your property. So, before hiring a landscaping company, you will want to ensure that they are not using this type of equipment or it could end up costing you.

Who you choose to hire to perform fire abatement and land cleanup services matters. At Oakland Hills Brush Clearing, we are one of the few companies in the Oakland, CA area that is actually in compliance with this ban. That means that when you choose to hire us, you can rest easy knowing that you won't incur any fines from the city due to the use of gas-powered leaf blowers or string trimmers. So, in addition to receiving exceptional services, you will not be at risk of having to fork over any extra cash for violating this ordinance.

At Oakland Hills Brush Clearing, we offer a variety of fire abatement and land cleanup services that will keep your property fire-safe in an aesthetically pleasing way. What's more, we make sure to comply with Oakland, CA's ban on gas-powered landscaping equipment, so you won't have to worry about being fined when you hire us. We offer our services to commercial, residential, and HOA properties in Oakland, CA and throughout the surrounding areas including Orinda and Lafayette. Give us a call today at (510) 339-9991 to schedule any of our services! We look forward to hearing from you!