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Redondo Beach, Calif., is known for its pristine outdoor spaces—the historic Veterans Park, the community playgrounds at Anderson Park, and the popular camping site, Hopkins Wilderness Park, to name a few. However, with a new leaf blower ban in effect, keeping these spaces clean and manicured might be a tall order.
The ban, which took effect Aug. 11, prohibits residents and landscaping professionals from using motorized leaf blowers. The provision was championed by local residents hoping to reduce both noise and air pollution. While they’ve been successful in controlling these neighborhood disturbances, they’ve also created a new problem.
Leaf blowers served as an efficient way for city workers to keep open areas and walkways clear. Without them, these workers are facing a significantly increased workload.