Leaf Blower Regulations - 18.10.035

The use of leaf blowers in the City of Portland is regulated through general operating restrictions and noise restrictions.

Garbage & Recycling Nighttime Collection Issues

• 2001 Noise Control Taskforce Report on Nightime Collection Noise
• Dumpster Noise Engineering Report Nov 2003
• Garbage Truck Fork Engineering Report Dec 2003
• Public Hearing May 3, 2004
• Noise Review Board Final Report Sept 2004
• Garbage Subcommittee Recommendations April 2004

Portland's Approved Leaf Blower List

January 2020 approved list of leaf blowers allowed in City of Portland

North Portland Noise Study

In response to ongoing noise concerns within North Portland, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services contracted with an acoustical consulting firm to conduct a two-year study of community noise in the North Portland area.