Lawn & Garden Equipment Exchange

The Lawn & Garden Equipment Exchange Program provides vouchers for businesses and organizations to replace gasoline-and-diesel-powered equipment with new cordless electric versions. Vouchers are being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for zero-emissions equipment.

The residential program ended July 15, 2026.


Contacts:
General incentives questions: incentives@vcapcd.org

Heidy Yupe, Air Quality Specialist 805-303-3655 (speaks Spanish and English)
Daniel Murguia, Air Quality Specialist 805-303-3762 (speaks Spanish and English)
Stephanie Lapeyre-Montrose, Supervising Air Quality Specialist 805-303-3665

Background

This is part of the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, a partnership among the state’s air districts and the California Air Resources Board that funds cleaner-than-required replacements for high-polluting engines.

Leaf blower with accessories, including a battery, gloves, and safety glasses, on a sidewalk with scattered leaves, leading to a house entrance.

Q & A

Who is eligible?

The program is open to businesses including commercial landscapers, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, public schools and school districts.

How much are the vouchers worth?

Maximum Voucher Amount Per Trade-In: 

Equipment Type   Max Amount
Handheld equipment including chainsaws, trimmers, edgers and brush cutters   $700
Blowers/Vacuums   $1,400
Walk-behind mowers   $1,500
Ride-on and stand/sit mowers   $15,000
Why should I switch to electric?

Emissions of nitrogen oxides, reactive organic compounds and particulate matter from gas- and diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment are a significant source of air pollution in Ventura County. Operating a commercial leaf blower for one hour emits as much smog-forming pollution as driving a new passenger car about 1,100 miles. Electric equipment also reduces noise pollution.

How do I get a voucher?
  1. Visit a participating retailer to select new equipment.
  2. Fill out an application:
    English
    Spanish
  3. Submit the completed application and requested photos of old equipment to the retailer or email it to heidy@vcapcd.org.
  4. District staff will review the application to determine eligibility. If an application is approved, staff will mail a voucher to the applicant.
  5. Turn in the equivalent old equipment to the retailer where you are making the purchase. The retailer will test the old equipment to make sure it is operable, drain the fluids and send it to a dismantler.
  6. Sign and submit the voucher to the retailer. The retailer will discount the price of the new equipment by the voucher amount.
Who are the participating retailers?

Moorpark

  • Benny's Lawnmower Shop, 530 Los Angeles Ave. #114

Newbury Park

  • Mac’s Lawnmowers, 2697 Lavery Court #11

Oxnard

  • Pacific Equipment, 3897 N. Southbank Road

Simi Valley

  • Ace Hardware, 2910 Tapo Canyon Road
  • West Hills Lawn Mower Shop, 4387 Alamo St.

Thousand Oaks

  • Ace Hardware, 1934 E. Avenida de Los Arboles

Ventura

  • Stone West, 3510 Arundell Circle

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