Rebates of up to $150 are available for Central Okanagan residents who trade in their old gas-powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, trimmers or chainsaws for new, quieter electric models.
According to Statistics Canada, gas-powered lawn equipment releases about 80,000 tonnes of emissions in Canada annually, using 151 million litres of gas, a Regional District Central Okanagan (RDCO) media release states.
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To qualify for a $150 maximum rebate to cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of new equipment, residents must:
- Provide a purchase receipt for new electric equipment that achieves noise rating limits of 65 decibels (db) or leaf blowers and 75 db for lawnmowers. Noise rating does not apply to chainsaw and hedge trimmers
- Recycle the old gas-fueled lawn or garden equipment.
- Proof of recycling in the form of either a receipt (if available at the facility) or photos are required.
- Complete the Lawn Swap Go Electric online application form.
Gas tanks must be empty, and equipment must be properly drained of remaining oil or gas before being taken to a recycling facility. Rebates are limited to one per household. Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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