Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program

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2 Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) offers a year-round residential lawn mower rebate program for residents of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties. Participants can select cordless, battery-operated electric lawn mowers from a list of eligible manufacturers. The program application is available on-line and the rebate process includes easy steps which are listed below. Simple Rebate Process Step 1 Purchase an eligible new electric lawn mower. Step 2 Begin the on-line application process and upload a copy of your receipt. Select your preferred dismantler location from the drop-down screen on the application form. You will receive a link via to print the dismantler form. Take the Dismantler Verification Form along with your gasoline lawn mower to the dismantler. The dismantler will visually inspect the old mower and sign on your Dismantler Verification Form. There is no fee to scrap your gas mower. Please keep your signed form. Step 3 Upload a copy of the signed Dismantler Form to your application, e-sign your application and submit. You should receive a rebate check within 2-4 weeks. If you have difficulty completing any of these steps, please call (Tuesday-Friday) for assistance. Eligible Rebate Amount The rebate is based on the purchase price of the battery-electric lawn mower and does not include additional costs such as taxes, fees, accessories and delivery charges. Rebates are listed below: Purchase Price Eligible Rebate Amount* $250 or less $150 $251 to $400 $200 $401 or more $250 *Rebate amount cannot be greater than the purchase price. Allow approximately 4 weeks for payment from the time the South Coast AQMD receives your completed rebate application. Firstcome, first-served until program funds are exhausted. Program Requirements and Eligibility The participant must reside at the address identified on the application. The participant must reside within the South Coast AQMD s four-county jurisdiction. The participant must currently own and operate the existing gasoline lawn mower within the South Coast AQMD. Limit one (1) rebate per address every three (3) consecutive years. The new mower must be purchased from a manufacturer-authorized retailer or dealer, including hardware and home improvement stores and on-line. For more information about a specific electric lawn mower, please contact the manufacturer for equipment specifications. To assist you

3 with this process, the South Coast AQMD has compiled a list of manufacturers that produce eligible electric lawnmowers. Please view the manufacturers list below for contact information: Manufacturers List The participant must turn in a fully functional old gasoline or diesel-powered lawn mower to an approved dismantler for permanent destruction. The SCAQMD has partnered with several dismantlers located throughout our four-county region to fully implement the program in your area. Please view the following list to locate a dismantler near you: Participating Dismantlers List The participant must intend to own and operate the new replacement cordless, zero-emission electric lawn mower within the SCAQMD for a minimum of thirty-six (36) months from the date of purchase. New lawnmower must: Include battery and charger Be new, not used or previously owned or factory reconditioned Be zero-emission electric (battery-powered) Be a push or self-propelled mower specified for residential use Have a minimum one (1) year manufacturer warranty Lawnmowers that are not eligible: Corded electric mowers Reel mowers Riding lawn mowers Tractors used to pull mowing equipment Tow-behind mowers Support Materials For more information about the program, including frequently asked questions and information in other languages, please visit our website by following the following link.

4 Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program Manufacturers List Participants of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (District) Electric Lawn Mower Rebate program are required to purchase an eligible new, zero-emission lawn mower from an authorized retailer or dealer including hardware and home improvement stores or on-line to be eligible for a rebate. Listed below are manufacturers that offer eligible models. For more information regarding a specific lawn mower, please contact the manufacturer directly. This manufacturers list is not meant to be all inclusive and does not limit your selection. The District may periodically update this list as new manufacturers enter the market. For questions regarding the eligibility of a lawn mower, please contact program staff at (909) , or via at vyardemian@aqmd.gov Black+Decker Husqvarna Remington Craftsman Kobalt Ryobi Earthwise Lawn Master Snapper ECHO Makita STIHL EGO Moe Joe Sun Joe (Snow Joe) Gardena Neuton Toro Greenstation Oregon Troy-Bilt Greenworks Poulan Pro Weed Eater Homelite Redback WORX Please note, the mention of the manufacturers on this list is not to be construed as actual or implied endorsement by the District of the manufacturers or their products. May 28, 2018

5 Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program Approved Dismantlers List Participants of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (District) Electric Lawn Mower Rebate program are required to surrender an existing, fully functional gasolinepowered lawn mower (existing lawn mower) to a participating dismantler for permanent destruction. This dismantlers list may be updated periodically as new dismantlers are added to the Program. For questions or assistance, please contact program staff at (909) , or via at vyardemian@aqmd.gov. Dismantler Address City Zip LKQ Pick Your Part 1235 South Beach Boulevard Anaheim LKQ Pick Your Part 221 East Santa Ana Avenue Bloomington Dick s Auto Wreckers Whittram Avenue Fontana LKQ Pick Your Part Boyle Avenue Fontana Samson Auto Salvage 8103 South Alameda Street Los Angeles LKQ Pick Your Part 3333 South Peck Road Monrovia Japanese Unique Trucks Kadota Avenue, #A Montclair LKQ Pick Your Part 2025 South Milliken Avenue Ontario LKQ Pick Your Part 3760 Pyrite Street Riverside LKQ Pick Your Part 434 East 6th Street San Bernardino LKQ Pick Your Part Imperial Highway Santa Fe Springs LKQ Pick Your Part 8188 Katella Avenue Stanton LKQ Pick Your Part Pendleton Street Sun Valley Temecula Recycling Diaz Road Temecula LKQ Pick Your Part North Sierra Del Sol Road Thousand Palms LKQ Pick Your Part 1232 Blinn Avenue Wilmington LKQ Pick Your Part 1903 Blinn Avenue Wilmington Updated: May 2018

6 Q Q Year-Round Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program Q: What are the dates of the Rebate Program? A: It is a year-round program that will remain open until all dedicated funding is expended, and the Program could be augmented with additional funds depending on its success. Q: Does the new electric mower purchased have to include the battery and charger? A: Yes or it won t be eligible for the rebate. Q: How much is the rebate amount? A: For new electric mowers priced $250 or less, the rebate is $150; $251-$400 purchase price, a $200 rebate; and $401 or more purchase price, a $250 rebate, but the rebate amount cannot be greater than the purchase price. Q: Does the price range include sales tax and shipping charges? A: No, it is based on the base price of the new electric lawn mower excluding sales tax, shipping charges, accessories and other costs. Q: How is the rebate processed? A: This is not a discount at point of purchase. Once you complete your application and submit a copy of your sales receipt and proof of scrapping your old gas mower you will be sent a check for the eligible rebate amount. The check will be made payable to the applicant and mailed to the address that you entered on your application. This process should take 3-4 weeks. Q: What if I already purchased the new electric mower? A: You are eligible for the rebate if you purchased your new cordless battery-operated electric lawn mower on or after March 3, Q: Can I buy a refurbished or used electric lawn mower? A: No; only new cordless electric lawn mowers may be purchased to be eligible for the rebate. Q: Can I purchase more than one electric lawn mower? A: This Program provides one rebate per address for every three (3) consecutive years.

7 Q: Are commercial lawn mowers eligible for exchange? A: No; this program is for residential home-users exchanging older working gasolinepowered lawn mowers for new cordless electric lawn mowers. Q: What if the manufacturer of my new electric mower isn t on the list? A: At the time of SCAQMD s program launch there were 23 companies manufacturing battery-powered electric lawn mowers but more are coming out regularly, so please call us and we will determine if it is appropriate to add a manufacturer to the choices listed in the dropdown box. Q: Can I buy my new electric mower online? A: Yes; battery-powered electric lawn mowers are available online as well as in local hardware and home improvement stores. Q: Can I use a dismantling/scrapping company not on your list? A: No; you must use one of our approved dismantling companies to be eligible for the rebate. Q: What if I don t live in one of the four counties? A: The rebate is available only to those living in SCAQMD s area of jurisdiction, which is all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties; if you are not sure of your eligibility, please check your zip code at Q: Am I still eligible for the rebate if my older gasoline mower no longer works? A: No, the Program is designed to reduce emissions and clean the air so you must scrap a working gasoline mower. Q: What happens to the old gasoline-powered lawn mower I turned into the dismantler? A: Any residual fuel or oil is removed and environmentally disposed and the engine is permanently destroyed with the recovered metal recycled. Q: Why isn t the SCAQMD offering the traditional exchange program it has been doing for the last 14 years? A: SCAQMD wants to offer more convenience and choices for the consumer including a year-round program that allows for selection of various mower brands and price ranges. Q: Who can I contact if I need more information? A: You can visit our website at your question to lawnmower@aqmd.gov or call (Tuesday-Friday). 3/21/17