Leaf Blowing

Using a leafblower

Cambridge has an ordinance governing all leaf blower use in the city.  This ordinance designates specific dates and times when leaf blowers may be used and sets operational requirements for equipment, contractors and large property owners, in order to balance the benefits and drawbacks of leafblower use.

Dates/ Times Permitted

leafblowing with head gear

Dates permitted
March 15 – June 15
September 15 – December 31

Hours of Use (during permitted dates)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Columbus Day: 12 noon -5:00 p.m.
Veteran’s Day: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information

leaf blowing

For enforcement
During City office hours:
License Commission: 617.349.6140
After City office hours:
Police Department: 617.349.3300

For additional information
City Manager’s Office
leafblowers@cambridgema.gov
617.349.4300

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Dept of Public Works

147 Hampshire Street
Cambridge MA 02139

Phone:617.349.4800

Hours of Service

Monday: 8:30am-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm

 

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