There are now rebates for businesses and residents that still need to make a switch to battery-powered or electric blowers.

D.C.’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers can’t come soon enough for some residents

If the mayor signs the ban, D.C. will join more than 170 jurisdictions in 31 states that regulate gas-powered leaf blowers.

Some blamed gas-powered blowers for excessive noise and air pollution, while others said a prohibition on their use would create an undue burden on landscapers.