Lawn Mower Exchange - Do Your Part to Help Mow Down Pollution!

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We hear a lot these days about the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. Mobile sources such as cars and trucks are the single biggest source of air pollution in SC. But what about “off-road” sources of air pollution like your gas-powered lawn mower?

Did you know:

• In the hour it takes you to mow your lawn, your gas-powered lawn mower produces as much air pollution as driving a car 200 miles!
• An estimated 17 million gallons of gasoline are spilled refueling lawn equipment in the U.S. every year, releasing harmful fumes into the air and contaminating our ground water.

What can you do?

Trade in your gasoline-powered mower for a new cordless electric mower at a discounted price. It’s better for you and better for the environment!

DHEC is teaming up with county governments and other partners around the state to provide cordless electric mowers to local residents at a discount. At some events, we’ll even collect your gas-powered mower and recycle it! You get to unload your old, polluting mower with no harm done to the environment, you get to buy a cordless electric mower for as much as 50% OFF the suggested retail price, and you never have to breathe gasoline fumes while cutting grass again. It’s a win-win situation!

Please go to the Upcoming Events page for more information on Lawn Mower Exchanges in your area and for pricing information.

Electric Mowers are better for air quality, and they are...