Zurich Bans Petrol-Powered Leaf Blowers

Zurich voters approve environmental measure restricting leaf blowers to electric models only, with seasonal limitations from October to December.

Zurich voters approved a citywide ban on petrol-powered leaf blowers on September 28, 2025.
Leaf blowers are now restricted to electric models only.
Usage of electric blowers is restricted to the months of October through December.
Exemptions are granted for major events like Sechseläuten and the Street Parade.
The ban was supported by the city executive and the majority of the municipal council.

62%

voter approval rate

months allowed

"Centre-right parties fought the proposal as petty meddling that would raise costs for municipal and private gardeners alike."
— Le News Reporting

"Supporters argued the devices are noisy and harmful to fauna."
— Le News Reporting

Voters Silence the Roar

Zurich voters approved a citywide ban on petrol-powered leaf blowers on September 28, 2025.
Leaf blowers are now restricted to electric models only.
Usage of electric blowers is restricted to the months of October through December.
Exemptions are granted for major events like Sechseläuten and the Street Parade.
The ban was supported by the city executive and the majority of the municipal council.

62%

voter approval rate

months allowed

"Centre-right parties fought the proposal as petty meddling that would raise costs for municipal and private gardeners alike."
— Le News Reporting

"Supporters argued the devices are noisy and harmful to fauna."
— Le News Reporting