Bronxville

New York · village

Partial or Seasonal Ban Equipment dB cap

Ban status

Seasonal gas-blower ban — two windows: Dec 15 – Mar 15 (winter) and May 15 – Oct 15 (summer); 8 months banned per year

Enacted: 2021-09-13 In effect since: 2021-12-15

Per Village Code Chapter 210 Article V (Internal Combustion Leaf Blowers), L.L. 10-2021 adopted 2021-09-13: gas leaf blowers prohibited Dec 15 – Mar 15 and May 15 – Oct 15. Permitted only Mar 16 – May 14 and Oct 16 – Dec 14, M–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (excluding holidays). Mayor may temporarily suspend during severe weather. Electric blowers permitted year-round.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Timeline

2024-11-12 Op-ed or commentary — Bronxville mayor's column urges residents to keep leaves inside curb line
2021-12-15 Effective date reached — Article V takes effect — first winter ban window opens
2021-09-13 Adopted — Local Law 10-2021 adopted — Article V (Internal Combustion Leaf Blowers) added to Chapter 210

Research & citations

Bronxville, NY — Official Municipal Website
Leaf Blower Regulations Summary — NYS Turf and Landscape Association
Village of Bronxville — Chapter 210 Art V: Internal Combustion Leaf Blowers (eCode360) — Village of Bronxville
Current village code chapter governing internal-combustion leaf blowers in Bronxville. Added by L.L. No. 10-2021, adopted September 13, 2021. Eight-month seasonal prohibition (Dec 15 – Mar 15; May 15 – Oct 15) plus Mon–Sat 8a–6p permitted-hours window during the two allowed periods.

New York context

Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending

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