The problem isn't leaf blowers per se. The problem is noisy, polluting, and sometimes exhaust-modified 2-stroke leaf blowers. Palo Alto banned them. There were

The problem isn't leaf blowers per se. The problem is noisy, polluting, and sometimes exhaust-modified 2-stroke leaf blowers. Palo Alto banned them. There were a few who switched to electric with a gas generator on wheels, but otherwise it solved the problem of noise pollution. In urban and suburban areas, it's essential to remove leaves from surfaces used by people and vehicles. There isn't an absolute need to remove them from anywhere else.