The most recent application period for the Commercial & Residential Lawn and Garden Program ended on August 14, 2026. To be notified of the next application period (pending future funding), please contact Sam Nassie at snassie@bcaqmd.org or 530-332-9400 x103. 

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Diesel and gasoline-fueled landscaping equipment emits smog-forming pollution. In addition to the emissions benefit, electric landscaping equipment is also quieter for both the operator and those nearby. The Lawn and Garden Equipment Program helps Butte County landscapers, businesses, and residents replace their existing gas-powered lawn and garden equipment with cordless battery-powered equipment.

Vouchers can be used to purchase new cordless battery-powered chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, and mowers. Commercial vouchers range from $700 to $15,000 depending on equipment type. Residential vouchers range from $200 to $2,000. The voucher can also help cover the cost of extra batteries and charging equipment.

Vouchers can only be redeemed with participating merchants and the old combustion equipment must be destroyed in coordination with participating merchants as part of this program.

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Participating Merchants:

Ace Hardware of Chico
231 West East Avenue  Chico, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, EGO, DR Power, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman

Better Deal Exchange (Ace Hardware)
1845 Mitchell Avenue  Oroville, CA
Brands Carried: Echo, EGO, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman, Toro, Black & Decker, Makita, Ryobi

Bobcat of Chico
1343 W. 8th Avenue, Chico, CA
Brand Carried: Bobcat

Chico Power Equipment
2795 Esplanade  Chico, CA
Brands Carried: Husqvarna, Echo, EGO, Toro, Honda

Industrial Power Products
355 East Park Avenue  Chico, CA
2013 Lincoln Boulevard  Oroville, CA
901 West Onstott Road  Yuba City, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Toro, Kress, Navimow by Segway

Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf
489 Country Drive  Chico, CA
1549 Colusa Highway  Yuba City, CA
Brands Carried: John Deere, Stihl, EGO

Golden Rule Small Engines
22835 Antelope Boulevard, Suite A  Red Bluff, CA
Brands Carried: Toro, Stihl, Husqvarna, Mean Green, DR Power

 

Information for Participating Merchants:

 

Lawn and Garden Program Policies and ProceduresMerchant AgreementVoucher Tracking FormEquipment Destruction Form