Dozens of landscape contractors operate in Montclair. This work helps keep many small businesses afloat and employ hundreds of people. We recognize the value in this work and the need that many local homeowners, landlords, and institutions have for professional landscape maintenance services.

While we strongly oppose the use of gas leaf blowers and want to see it reduced as much as possible, we recognize that switching to manual tools is not an economically feasible alternative for many jobs.

Instead, we hope that contractors will recognize that battery-electric tools are the future of the industry and that integrating them now is an opportunity to grow your business while reducing operating and maintenance costs. In communities like Montclair and others, the potential market for low-noise, zero-emission landscaping is strong. A growing number of companies around the country are already offering this type of service.

One leading manufacturer has articulated 5 big benefits from switching to battery-electric equipment for your crews:

1. You’ll save time on startups.

2. You’ll save on the cost of fuel.

3. You’ll reduce your maintenance costs.

4. You’ll raise your profile as a “green” company.

5. You’ll be able to work in noise-sensitive environments.

Sustainable Montclair is maintaining a list of landscapers who are happy to offer all-electric services in Montclair.