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Landscaping Equipment Exchange
We are excited to announce we were able to award vouchers to all eligible applicants. If you have not received your approval email, we recommend checking your spam folder or contacting us at cleanairslc@slc.gov.
About the Program:
Gas-powered equipment creates a lot of air pollution! That’s why Salt Lake City offered a voucher program to support our community in switching to electric landscaping tools to help clear the air. Sign up for our newsletter here to stay informed about future opportunities!
This program was for residential use. If you are a landscaping business owner looking to get electric equipment, please apply for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Charge Your Yard Program here. Applications are open now.
Voucher Amounts for Recycling Gas-Powered Equipment
| Recycle This Gas-Powered Equipment | Receive This Voucher Amount |
|---|---|
| Leaf Blower | $99 |
| Snow Blower | $499 |
| Leaf Blower + Snow Blower | $598 |
Voucher Amounts for Not Recycling Equipment
| Selected Equipment Type | Voucher Amount |
|---|---|
| Electric Leaf Blower | $49 |
| Electric Snow Shovel | $99 |
| Electric Snow Blower | $249 |
Important Notes:
- Only one application per household will be accepted.
- Applicants can apply for one voucher type only (a recycling voucher or a non-recycling voucher). Duplicate applications for the same applicant will be rejected.
- Vouchers are only eligible for in-store purchases.
- You are still responsible for sales tax on your purchase.
- Purchase price must be greater than the voucher amount, so there will still be an out-of-pocket amount towards the transaction depending on your item(s). You can expect an electric leaf blower to cost approximately $79 – $499, eligible snow blowers to cost approximately $469 – $1599, and electric snow shovel to cost approximately $119 – $349.
- There will be no returns on equipment purchased. Exchanges may be accommodated but would be handled on a case-by-case basis and you may only exchange for another item of eligible equipment.
- Please take some time to research the type of electric equipment you’d like to purchase before applying. You must indicate EITHER Home Depot or ACE in your application to choose to work with. Store selection cannot be changed later on.
- All equipment recycled must be operational to qualify for the program. Equipment must also be free of gas and residual oil.
- You must redeem your voucher by November 24, 2024.
Our Partners
Participating Locations:
- 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
Recycling Voucher Process
You will receive an email from Clean Air SLC letting you know you were awarded a voucher. You will have to bring your gas-powered equipment, a valid ID, and your voucher award email to the store you selected in your application. Recycling instructions for your equipment will be provided in the award email.
All equipment recycled must be operational and must also be free of gas and residual oil. Stores will not be able to assist with emptying or disposing of oil and gas.
What can I use my voucher for if I am recycling equipment?
- The purchase price must be greater than voucher amount.
- The recycling snow blower voucher ($499) is only valid for purchasing an eligible electric snow blower.
- The recycling leaf blower voucher ($99) is only valid for purchasing an eligible electric leaf blower.
- The combined recycling snow blower and leaf blower voucher ($598) can be used to purchase either an eligible electric leaf blower and snow blower together, OR just an eligible snow blower priced over $598.
Non-Recycling Voucher Process
If you are awarded, you will receive an email from Clean Air SLC with instructions for redeeming your voucher. You will have to bring a valid ID and the award email to the check our register to receive your discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will applicants be selected?
We have $100,000 budgeted for this program. If we receive more applications than we have budget for, we will run a lottery to randomly select applicants. When we run the lottery, we will strive to distribute funding equally across all Council Districts.
When can I expect to hear if I've been accepted into the program?
Expect to hear back about your application by November 8th. If you have not received an email by November 8th, we recommend checking in your spam inbox for communication from cleanairslc@slc.gov.
What do I need to know about recycling my equipment?
Program participants must recycle their equipment at the store they selected to purchase equipment from. All equipment recycled must be operational to qualify for the program. Equipment must also be free of gas and residual oil.
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 (see store addresses below). In your application, you will choose your preferred vendor. You must purchase the electric equipment from the vendor you selected in your application. The City will not allow applicants to change their preferred store after the application is submitted.
- Ace Hardware (view eligible equipment list here)
- 612 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- 477 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Home Depot (view eligible equipment list here)
- 328 West 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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.
Do I need to use the entire value of my voucher code?
Yes. Purchase price must be greater than the voucher amount, so there will still be an out-of-pocket amount towards the transaction depending on your item(s).
What happens if I change my mind about the equipment I want to buy?
Once you submit your application, you cannot change your selected equipment vendor or the equipment type. Please review your choices carefully before applying.
Does my voucher expire?
Yes. Vouchers can be redeemed between November 9 and November 24, 2024. Any vouchers not used by this date will expire and cannot be reissued.
Can someone else redeem my voucher or drop off my gas-powered equipment?
Yes. If you need someone to help you purchase or recycle your equipment, that person must present a signed note from you, your ID, and your selection email.
What should I do if my equipment isn’t working and I need to return or exchange it?
There will be no returns on equipment purchased. Exchanges may be accommodated but would be handled on a case-by-case basis and you may only exchange for another item of eligible equipment. Please contact the store where you purchased the equipment to inquire about their return or exchange policies. The City is not responsible for issues related to faulty equipment.
What if the equipment I want is out of stock when I go to purchase it?
If the equipment you selected is out of stock, please check back with the store later or consider an alternative product within the same category. The City does not control store inventory.
What can I use my voucher for if I am recycling equipment?
- The purchase price must be greater than voucher amount.
- The recycling snow blower voucher ($499) is only valid for purchasing an eligible electric snow blower.
- The recycling leaf blower voucher ($99) is only valid for purchasing an eligible electric leaf blower.
- The combined recycling snow blower and leaf blower voucher ($598) can be used to purchase either an eligible electric leaf blower and snow blower together, OR just an eligible snow blower priced over $598.
Have additional questions? Email cleanairslc@slc.gov