Stay updated on the new Colorado regulations for handheld outdoor power equipment.
Effective June 2025
Who does this effect?
Contracted entities that provide lawn and garden services to a federal, state, or local government agency like:
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Landscapers
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Tree Services
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Lawn Care
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Gardeners
What does this regulation do?
The rule restricts the use of handheld and push gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment at 10HP or below for use on local, state, and federal government land in the ozone non-attainment area only during summer months.
Affected contractors are now switching to battery-powered landscaping equipment to comply with this regulation.
What is “Lawn and Garden Equipment?”
Lawn and Garden equipment is defined as equipment whose primary purpose is to assist with cleanup or maintenance of a lawn or garden area of a property.
Examples of this type include, but are not limited to:
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Chainsaws
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Generators
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Hedge trimmers
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Leaf blowers
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Push lawn mowers (gasoline powered)
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String trimmers
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Sprayers
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Reasons for switching from gas to battery powered equipment other than ozone pollution reduction:
Longer Life
Most gas powered equipment has a 90 day warranty.
Most battery powered has a minimum 2 year warranty.
More Power
Gas powered equipment loses 3% of power for every 1,000 feet of altitude, so at 5,280 feet you start with 15% less power.
Battery powered equipment maintains full power regardless of the altitude
Safety
Safer than transporting gasoline filled container.
No chance for equipment damage from the mixture of gasoline and oil not being correct.
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