Westport Summer Gas Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect This Week

WESTPORT, CT — Westport residents and landscape crews are being reminded that the town’s seasonal prohibition on certain gas-powered leaf blowers begins on Friday, May 15.

The Conservation Department said handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited from the 15th through Oct. 15; 2026 marks the third year of the prohibition during the summer season.

According to the Conservation Department, the rule is part of the Leaf Blower Ordinance passed by the Representative Town Meeting in 2023.

"Let’s keep up the efforts to follow this ordinance," said Conservation Director Colin Kelly in a statement. "Let us know by email or letter if a property is using a prohibited blower. We will follow-up by reviewing each complaint and sending educational materials to those who are not adhering to the ordinance."

The Conservation Department said staff will respond as they have in previous years.

Residents who want more information can review the ordinance on the Conservation Department webpage: https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/conservation-department/ordinances/gas-powered-leaf-blower-ordinance.

The town also provided ways for residents to report concerns. The Conservation Office can be reached by email at leafblowercomplaints@westportct.gov or by mail at Conservation Department, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

For general information, the Conservation Department said residents can call 203-341-1170 or review its webpage.