South Orange

Ban status

Seasonal prohibition on gas-powered leaf blowers May 1-Sept 30 for all users (Village Code Ch. 187, Ord. 2022-06, adopted Apr 25 2022); all leaf blowers also limited to set daytime hours year-round (M-F 8a-6p, Sat/Sun 10a-4p).

Research & citations

• South Orange Pushes for Year-Round Gas Leaf Blower Ban — gas leaf blowers, 2026-05-18T16:32:32.000Z
  South Orange is pushing for a year-round gas leaf blower ban, citing environmental impacts and community responses to the proposal.
• South Orange moves to ban gas leaf blowers by 2027 — gas leaf blowers, 2026-05-15T11:37:08.000Z
  South Orange, New Jersey is considering a full ban on gas-powered leaf blowers with a proposed phase-out deadline of 2027.
• South Orange Weighs Full Leaf-Blower Ban — gas leaf blowers, 2026-05-13T13:17:03.000Z
  South Orange's Environmental Commission is pressing the town to adopt a full ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing noise pollution concerns—gas blowers can reach up to 110 decibels at the operator's ear.
• City of South Orange — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — City of South Orange
  Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of South Orange, New Jersey. Source: Municipal Code Online.