Zurich to Vote on Groundbreaking Leaf Blower Restrictions

Switzerland's largest city prepares for September 28 vote on strict regulations limiting leaf blower use, highlighting growing tension between environmental concerns and urban maintenance.

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Zurich voters will decide on a ban for petrol-powered leaf blowers on September 28, 2025.
If the law passes, petrol leaf blowers will be banned year-round.
Electric leaf blowers will be restricted to use only between October and December.
The ban was originally proposed by left-wing politicians in the city parliament in 2022.
Right-wing parties launched a referendum to challenge the government-approved text.