Leafblowers in Westmount
In accordance with the By-law on Nuisances and Public Order, leaf blowers usage is prohibited only during this period:
- From June 1st to September 30
Non-compliance may result in a fine.
Ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
In addition to producing unsafe noise levels at close range, gas-powered leaf blowers are very polluting and could negatively impact health due to exposure to toxic fumes. Therefore, as part of its ongoing commitment to provide Westmounters with a safe and clean environment and fight climate change, the Council initiated a process in February of 2018 to ultimately ban the use of gas-powered snowblowers. A By-law was adopted in October 2022, and the ban will come into effect on October 1st, 2023. The City encourages citizens to use electric leaf blowers or other non-polluting alternatives.
