Ventura County Air Pollution Control District’s (VCAPCD) new Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Program
October 15, 2024
The City of Thousand Oaks highly encourages you to take advantage of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District’s (VCAPCD) new Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Program (L&GE).
CONTACT: Philip Hirrel, Sustainability Assistant Analyst, phirrel@toaks.gov,(805) 449-2504
Alexandra South, Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, asouth@toaks.gov; 805-449-2120
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., October 15, 2024 - The City of Thousand Oaks highly encourages you to take advantage of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District’s (VCAPCD) new Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Program (L&GE). Funding is limited, with $1 million in total funds currently available.
Ventura County residents, commercial landscaping businesses, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for a voucher towards new electric lawn and garden equipment in exchange for surrendering old, gas-powered models. There is $500,000 each available for the residential and commercial programs. Maximum voucher amounts are included in the table below.
Equipment Type | Residential Amount | Commercial Amount |
Handheld Equipment | $300 | $700 |
Leaf blowers/Vacuums | $200 | $1,400 |
Walk Behind Lawn Mowers | $330 | $1,500 |
Stand/Sit Mowers | $2,000 | $15,000 |
How to Apply:
1.Review the program terms and conditions online at toaks.co/electricgarden.
2.Visit a participating retailer to select new commercial grade electric L&GE.
3.Download, print, and complete the application form at toaks.co/electricgarden.
4.Submit application packet to the participating retailer or VCAPCD.
A minimum of two photographs of each piece of equipment designated equipment must be submitted.
Business License (if applicable) or proof of eligibility.
5.Eligible participants of the L&GE Exchange program will surrender their gasoline or diesel commercial grade L&GE.
Current Retailing Partners:
Mac’s Lawnmowers - 2697 Lavery Court #11 Newbury Park, CA 91320
Pacific Equipment - 3897 N. Southbank Road Oxnard, CA 93036
Thousand Oaks Ace Hardware - 1934 E. Avenida de Los Arboles Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
To learn more and to apply, read our Sustainability Blog at toaks.co/electricgarden.
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