Residents can trade in old gas-powered equipment at South Coast AQMD’s Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange
RIVERSIDE– The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is inviting residents to participate in the 2025 Residential Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment Exchange Event on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Riverside City College. Participants can exchange up to three old, gas-powered lawn and garden equipment for new, battery-electric models while saving up to 75% off retail prices. South Coast AQMD will kick off its first event in Riverside County, with additional events planned across our basin.Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment are significant sources of smog-forming emissions. Using a gas-powered lawn mower for just one hour can produce as much air pollution as driving a car from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Since 2017, the original Residential Electric Lawn Mower