Looking for the incentive program for residents? Charge Your Yard for Residents
Yard care businesses:
Get $3,000 to exchange your gas-powered equipment for electric!
String trimmers
Leaf blowers
Hedgers
Edgers
Chainsaws
Lawnmowers are NOT eligible!
Applications are closed
Applications closed on February 28.
Vendors: join future programs!
How to participate
Follow these steps to apply for a spot in the incentive program and learn how to participate if you’re selected.
1. Is your business eligible?
Your business must:
- Regularly operate any of these gas-powered equipment types:
- string trimmers
- chainsaws
- leaf blowers
- edgers
- hedgers
- Note: Lawnmowers are NOT eligible for exchange
- Primarily operate in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Weber counties.
- Recycle a minimum of six eligible pieces of gas-powered yard equipment
String trimmers
Leaf blowers
Hedgers
Edgers
Chainsaws
Lawnmowers are NOT eligible!
2. Apply (closed)
Applications are closed! Sign up to be notified for future programs.
You will be notified by email if you are selected
Priority will be given to first-time participants and other criteria that support emissions reductions.
3. Pick a retailer & bundle
Browse retail locations and event dates
- Bring six pieces of gas-powered equipment (from the list of eligible equipment above) to the retailer of your choice on one of our pickup dates.
- Check our map to browse retailers.
- Selections are final. You cannot change your retail location and bundle selection after submitting the bundle confirmation form.
Choose your bundle
- Each retailer is offering pre-determined bundles with a combination of handheld battery-electric string trimmers, hedgers, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and their batteries/chargers.
- Browse all of your options and choose the one that best suits your needs.
- You will receive $3000 to use toward your bundle when you bring in your old equipment for recycling at our event. Additional costs are your responsibility.
- After selecting your bundle, you will be emailed the date and time to visit your selected retail location at our event.
- Selections are final. You cannot change your retail location and bundle selection after submitting the bundle confirmation form.
4. Bring your old gas equipment and pick up your new electric equipment on your pickup date
Events will be held at each participating retailer’s location in early spring
- Bring a minimum of six (6) pieces of eligible, gas-powered equipment to be recycled on the day of your scheduled pickup to your selected retailer.
- Multiple trips will not be valid–you must bring all equipment in one trip.
- DO NOT take your equipment to a landfill or you will not get your bundle.
- Equipment must be functional to qualify.
- You must remove all oil and gas from the equipment before the pickup date.
- Used oil can be taken to any AutoZone or O’Reilly Auto Parts. View a map of all used oil collection centers here.
- Leftover gas MUST go to a landfill
- Once six (6) pieces of gasoline equipment have been recycled, you will receive your $3,000 incentive toward the purchase of the new electric equipment bundle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to recycle gas-powered equipment to get the bundle?
Yes, you are required to recycle a minimum of 6 pieces of gas-powered equipment (trimmer(s), hedger(s), edger(s), chainsaw(s), and/or leaf blower(s)). You will not receive an incentive (partial or otherwise) for recycling any other gas-powered equipment.
How many gas-powered trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, hedgers, and leaf blowers can I recycle for credit?
To receive a bundle, you must recycle a minimum of 6 gas-powered units.
- 5 or less units recycled = no bundle
- 6 units recycled = $3,000 bundle value
- 7+ units recycled = $3,000 bundle value
There is no additional incentive for recycling more than 6 items, but we encourage you to include all eligible equipment to maximize the program’s impact on Utah’s air quality!
Can I pick up my bundle from any store?
No. Only participating store locations will accept recycled equipment and provide bundles. Locate the participating retailer locations on the map at the bottom of this page.
Can I customize my bundle?
No. Each of our retailers is offering a customized variety of bundles that have been pre-approved for the program. Browse all of your options and choose the one that best suits your needs.
What if I recycle 6 units, get a $3,000 bundle, and go back to the store to recycle more units? Will I get another bundle?
No. The Charge Your Yard Program only allows lawn care businesses to apply for one $3,000 bundle. Our system will recognize your business has already received a credit and will not allow you to proceed.
What equipment will be included in the bundles?
Each bundle will include a variety of battery-operated string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, batteries, and chargers valued at $3,000 or more.
Do I have to pay for my bundle?
You will be required to pay a remaining balance (anything over $3,000) at the time of pickup.
For example, if your business selects a bundle with 3 battery string trimmers, 2 battery chainsaws, and 2 chargers valued at $3,450 total you will be required to pay $450 out of pocket at the time of pickup.
Browse the bundle options carefully to select the one that best suits your budget and needs.
What if I am not available on the day I need to pick up my bundle?
If you, and/or your staff, are not available to pick up your bundle on the designated day, contact ChargeYourYard@utah.gov for arrangements.
I didn’t get an application status email, what do I do?
Look in all email folders, including spam, for an email from ChargeYourYard@utah.gov. If you have questions, email or call us: (385) 499-6704, ChargeYourYard@utah.gov.
Download promo materials
- Informational flyer with FAQ
- Social media images
- Spanish language versions
Program terms and conditions
I certify I am:
- A business that provides yard care services.
- Licensed to do business in the State of Utah.
- Currently operating primarily in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Weber counties.
I agree to:
- Recycle six (6) pieces of functional, eligible gas-powered yard equipment.
- Pick up one new bundle from a participating retailer within Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, or Weber counties.
- Not resell any battery-electric equipment purchased through this program for profit.
- Not return any battery-electric equipment purchased through this program to the retailer for profit.
I understand:
- The Division of Air Quality reserves the right to select participants based on identified criteria and may change the criteria at any time.
- By applying for this program I am not guaranteed to enter or qualify for the program.
- If I do not meet the eligibility criteria I will not be selected to participate.
Contact
Anna Morrill (asmorrill@utah.gov)
(385) 499-6704