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Lawn Mower Trade-In Program Returns
Turn in a working gas-powered machine and walk away with a deeply discounted electric one, courtesy of the local smog-control district.
Lawn mower swap season has returned to Southern California.
Residents who sign up for the South Coast Air Quality Management District's "Mow Down Air Pollution" program can trade in their working gas-powered machines for cordless electric ones.
Since 2003, more than 43,000 gas mowers have been retired by the AQMD and sent to junkyards, the agency said in announcing its 10th annual exchange program.
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This summer, the AQMD is offering six battery-powered electric mowers at subsidized prices ranging from $100 for a small model to $280 for one with an extra battery and fast charger.
To exchange a functioning gas mower, register at www.aqmd.gov or call 888-425-6247. The program is open to residents of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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Lawn mowers can be exchanged at six weekend events, including June 23 at Long Beach Veterans Stadium and June 30 at Anaheim Stadium.
-- City News Service contributed to this story.
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