Come see us at ACE Hardware in Marmalade this Saturday, April 26th. We can help you submit an application, and you can receive your voucher on the spot.
Landscaping Equipment Exchange
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW
Do you live in Salt Lake City? Apply to get a discount on electric landscaping tools. Applications open on April 3 and will be reviewed each week until the funding is spent. Sign up for the Clean Air SLC newsletter for updates on all our programs.
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The Program: Gas-powered lawn equipment creates a lot of air pollution! That’s why Salt Lake City is offering incentives for residents to switch to battery-powered lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, chainsaws and leaf blowers. You can earn the maximum voucher amount if you recycle a piece of gas-powered equipment (we want them out of the airshed!). But we are also offering smaller vouchers to residents that don’t have gas-powered equipment to recycle. See chart below for the value differences.
Available Equipment & Vouchers
LAWN MOWER
♻ Recycling a gas-powered lawn mower? Get a $299 voucher toward a new electric mower.
🚫Not Recycling? Apply for a $149 voucher toward an electric mower
HANDHELD TOOLS*
♻ Recycling a handheld gas-powered tool? Get a $159 voucher toward new electric handheld tools.
🚫Not Recycling? Get a $79 voucher towards an electric handheld tool.
*Handheld tools include: string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, chainsaws and leaf blowers
Important Notes On Voucher Use:
- You may recycle up two pieces of equipment. For example:
- You can recycle a lawn mower AND handheld tool for a $458 voucher.
- You may also recycle TWO handheld tools for a $318 voucher.
- If you are not recycling any equipment, your household may only receive one voucher (either for an electric mower OR a handheld landscaping tool).
- Your voucher may not fully cover the cost of your new equipment. Your checkout total must exceed the voucher’s value. Be prepared to pay the difference out of pocket, including any applicable sales tax.
- Vouchers can be stacked with any other sales or promotions. If you want to make the most of your voucher, it may help to ask retail staff about any upcoming sales.
- Modifications to submitted applications are not allowed. You must adhere to the vendor and voucher type selected in your submitted application; we are unable to accommodate requests for changes.
Our Partners
Participating Location:
328 West 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Participating Locations:
612 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
477 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
How to Participate
1. Check your eligibility
If you live in Salt Lake City and are over 18 years old, you can apply! Not sure if you live within city boundaries? Enter your address in this interactive map to check.
We will verify each applicant’s address and only accept one application per household.
2. Gather Proof of Address
To show that you live in Salt Lake City, you will need to upload one of these documents when you apply:
- Utility Bill
- Bank Statement
- Mortgage statement
- Major credit card bill
Make sure the document is dated after January 1, 2025 and that the name and address on the document match those on your application. Here are examples of documents we would accept and documents we do not accept.
3. Submit an application
As a part of the application you will need to:
- Select which store (ACE or Home Depot) you want to purchase equipment from.
- Let us know which pieces of equipment you want to purchase and which pieces of equipment (if any) you would like to recycle.
Note: The equipment you recycle has to work and be free of residual oil and gas in order to be accepted.
4. Wait for a response
Applications will be reviewed and selected each week until funding runs out. If you’re awarded a voucher, you’ll receive a selection email within 7-10 business days with instructions on how to use your voucher. If you haven’t heard back in that timeline, please reach out to us at cleanairslc@slc.gov.
If you are not recycling anything, skip to step 6. If you are recycling equipment, read on.
5. Recycle your gas-powered equipment
If you’re recycling equipment you’ll need to:
- Empty the equipment of any gas or oil – Equipment with gas or oil won’t be accepted for recycling. You can dispose of these fluids at an Auto zone or O’Reilly location.
- Bring the equipment to your selected store (ACE or Home Depot) for recycling – Store staff will check your selection email and collect the gas-powered equipment.
You must recycle your equipment before you can redeem your voucher.
6. Redeem your voucher before June 25th, 2025
Follow the instructions in your selection email to redeem your voucher. Whether you recycled equipment or not, all program vouchers will expire after June 25th, 2025. We recommend getting your new landscaping equipment as soon as possible though, so you can use it throughout the Spring!
Apply for the Program
Applications for this program are hosted through the MySLCgov funding website. If you haven’t used this platform before, you will first have to select ‘New User’ to create an account. Note, the Landscaping Equipment Exchange Program will be available within a list of other funding opportunities.
If you have questions or need help filling out the application, feel free to contact us at cleanairslc@slc.gov or (385) 381-4656.
In Person Application Assistance
Do you need help filling out the application? We will be in person at the participating stores on the following days:
- Saturday, April 26th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – ACE (477 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103)
What to Expect
- We’ll help with your application. Just bring:
- A valid ID
- A document proving you live in Salt Lake City (see Step 2 in the How to Participate section for details)
- Get approved on the spot. Once we verify your documents and submit your application, you’ll receive your selection email immediately. Follow the instructions on the email to redeem your voucher.
- Use your voucher right away. If you’re ready to make a purchase, you can redeem your voucher the same day. Need more time? No problem—you have until June 25th to use it.
- Recycling gas-powered equipment? If you plan to trade in gas-powered equipment, bring it with you if you plan to redeem your voucher on the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this program?
If you live in Salt Lake City and are over 18 years old, you can apply! Check if you live in City boundaries using this interactive map. Keep in mind that we will only accept one application per household.
How will applicants be selected?
Our program has two main goals: first, to reduce gas-powered landscaping equipment in our community and improve air quality, and second, to ensure funding is distributed fairly across the City.
We’re committed to approving as many eligible applications as possible while funds last. To keep things fair, we’ll track funding distribution across all Council Districts and aim for an equal share in each District. While we’ll do our best to issue as many vouchers as we can, we may adjust our selection process if needed to meet funding targets for each District.
How much funding is available?
We have $250,000 in our budget for this program, meaning we can provide equipment to several hundred residents.
Are there limits on what items I can buy with my voucher?
Yes, the following restrictions apply:
- You may only use your voucher to purchase certain pieces of electric landscaping equipment.
- Lawn mower vouchers (recycling or non-recycling) can only be used to purchase an electric lawn mower.
- Handheld tool vouchers (both recycling or non-recycling), can only be used toward the purchase of eligible electric handheld tools (leaf blower, trimmers, or chainsaws).
How will I get my voucher if I'm selected?
If you are recycling gas-powered equipment at Home Depot, you will receive your voucher(s) when dropping off the equipment at the tool rental area. If you are not recycling equipment, you’ll receive your voucher code by e-mail.
If you selected ACE as your supplier, you will receive your discount when you check out. If you are recycling gas-powered equipment, you can only receive the discount after dropping off the equipment at the designated recycling area in your selected store.
Can I buy electric equipment at any store with my voucher?
We are partnering with select Home Depot and ACE Hardware stores for this program. In your application, you will choose your preferred supplier. Voucher codes are unique to each business, so you must purchase the electric equipment from the business you selected in your application. The City will not allow applicants to change their preferred store after the application is submitted.
Ace Hardware
612 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
477 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Home Depot
328 West 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
What do I need to know about recycling my equipment?
Program participants can recycle their equipment at the store they selected to purchase equipment from. All equipment recycled must be operational in order to qualify for the program. Equipment must also be free of gas and residual oil.
Do I need to use the entire value of my voucher code?
Yes, the purchase amount must exceed the value of the voucher before sales taxes and fees.
Can I receive a voucher retroactively for equipment I've already purchased?
No, we cannot retroactively issue vouchers. However, you can apply to receive a voucher for an additional piece of equipment.
What should I bring to the store with me?
If you are recycling gas-powered equipment, you will need to bring:
- The confirmation email from the City with your application number
- A valid government issued ID
- Gas-powered equipment to recycle. (Please note that only the equipment included in your application can be recycled)
If you are not recycling, you will just need to bring the email from the City.
What electric equipment is eligible?
Battery-powered lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, chainsaws and leaf blowers are eligible under this Program, corded equipment is not included.
Have additional questions? Email cleanairslc@slcgov.com