Leaf blowers spread dust, dirt, animal droppings, herbicides and pesticides from one lawn to the next and accomplish nothing. We haven't found any evidence that rates have gone up in any of the cities that have banned blowers. According to officials we spoke to in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Hermosa Beach, Claremont, Los Angeles and Del Mar, rates did not go up after their bans went into effect. Many, many people are home during the day. They're contributing to society by making our freeways less congested.
Some people say lawn mowers are too loud too.
There's no comparison between a leaf blower and a lawn mower. A mower doesn't blow-it cuts grass. It serves a function. Blowers spread leaves from one lawn to the next and leave dangerous particulates in the air afterwards for hours and hours. That's why so many cities have banned them.