Pleasantville: Resident Leaf-Blower, Lawnmower Rebates Start Saturday

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — The Climate Smart Task Force will hold rebate swap meets in April for village residents who turn in gas-powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers and buy the quieter, cleaner electric models.

The task force is covering the rebate program with $3,000 of a New York State grant.

The first event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be two additional drop-off days — April 23 and 30.

Turn in your old gas-powered leaf blower or lawn mower and be eligible for a rebate when you buy a new electric one. Rebates are also available for first-time purchases of electric lawnmowers.

Rebate amounts:

• $125 or up to 50 percent of purchase price (whichever is less) for a new electric lawnmower if you also turn in your old gas-powered lawnmower
• $75 or up to 50 percent of purchase price (whichever is less) for a new electric lawnmower (without turning in an old gas one)
• $75 or up to 50 percent of purchase price (whichever is less) for a new electric leaf blower if you turn in your old gas one

How it works:

Bring your old gas-powered leaf blower or lawnmower — drained of all fluids — to the Pleasantville Recycling Center between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 2, 23 or 30.

Send your receipt for the new electric equipment to climatesmart@pleasantville-ny.gov and you will receive a check in the mail.

Note: You must be a resident of the Village of Pleasantville to participate in this program. Rebates are first-come, first-served, while funds last. Limit of one mower and one blower rebate per household. Valid for equipment purchased after March 15.

Please email climatesmart@pleasantville-ny.gov with any questions.