Aspen

Ban status

Full citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers under Aspen Municipal Code § 18.04.040 (noise chapter). City Council enacted the ban in 2003 in response to noise complaints and a citizen petition. Electric leaf blowers are permitted; commercial businesses may access Colorado Clean Diesel Program grants for conversion. Aspen's ban predates and is substantially broader than Colorado AQCC Regulation 29, which reaches only government entities in the Denver Metro ozone nonattainment area.

Research & citations

• Aspen Offers Electric Leaf Blower Voucher Program as Snowmass Village Weighs Gas Ban — gas leaf blowers, 2026-06-06T02:38:19.000Z
  Aspen, Colorado has launched a voucher program to help residents and landscapers switch to electric leaf blowers. The article notes that neighboring Snowmass Village is currently considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.
• Aspen, CO — Gas Powered Leaf Blower ban — City of Aspen, 2003-01-01
  City Council banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in 2003.
• City of Aspen — Gas Powered Leaf Blower — City of Aspen, 2003-01-01
  City of Aspen page documenting the 2003 ban on gas-powered leaf blowers under Municipal Code § 18.04.040 (noise chapter). Electric blowers are permitted; Colorado Clean Diesel Program grants are available for commercial conversion.
• City of Aspen — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — City of Aspen
  Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of Aspen, Colorado. Source: Municode.