Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District is offering cash rebates for air-friendly lawn care equipment for the fifth consecutive year through its community outreach network, Kentuckiana Air Education.

• Rebate options
• Rebate procedures 
• Participating dealers/stores
• Rebate request form
• Photos

Lawn Care Rebate Options

Lawn Care Rebate Procedures

To participate in the Lawn Care Rebate Program, follow these guidelines:

• All residents of Louisville/Jefferson County are eligible.  Proof of residency is required for rebate (drivers license or other official state issued identification).
• All eligible equipment must be purchased new or factory reconditioned.
• Only one rebate will be issued for each piece of equipment purchased.
• For a Bonus Rebate, trade-in equipment must be gas-powered or electric equipment or replacement batteries, similar to the new eligible electric, reel, or battery-powered equipment that will be purchased.  The equipment should be taken to one of the recycling centers listed below before you purchase your new equipment. Some participating dealers accept replacement batteries for trade/recycling when a new battery is purchased.
• Metro Recycling Centers only accept mowers that are drained of all oil and gasoline**.
• Rebates are available year-round. The Metro Recycling Center at Hubbards Lane now accepts lawncare equipment year round. However, the other Louisville Metro recycling centers will only accept lawn maintenance equipment from March through September. The recycling center must be accepting lawn equipment for you to get the official notarized rebate certificate (green).
  • Metro Recycling Center # 1, 595 Hubbards Lane, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Metro Recycling Center # 2, 7219 Dixie Highway, with the same hours
  • Metro Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• The above facilities are closed on holiday weekends.  The Metro Waste Reduction Center accepts riding mowers; the other locations cannot.
• Present the voucher and a copy of your driver’s license (or other proof of residency) when you purchase eligible equipment at a participating dealer to receive your Bonus Rebate on the spot!  If you don't have anything to trade in, you can still receive a Standard Rebate just by purchasing eligible equipment at a participating dealer!  In both cases, your rebate amount will be deducted from the retail price.
• If you are purchasing your eligible equipment at a non-participating dealer, follow the instructions on the Rebate Request Form to request a Bonus Rebate or a Standard Rebate.  You should receive your rebate within 60 days.
• You can receive one rebate for each piece of equipment purchased.

^* Blower/Vacuum includes leafblowers that have a leaf vacuum function or attachment.

* Motor oil drained from lawn equipment and vehicles may be taken to staffed recycling centers.  Gasoline and gas/oil mixtures can be taken to the Haz Bin on Grade Lane.

If you have questions about the Lawn Care Rebate Program that are not answered on this website, e-mail us, or call us at (502) 574-6000.

WHERE TO BUY ELIGIBLE ELECTRIC AND REEL MOWERS, STRING TRIMMERS, BLOWER/VACS AND REPLACEMENT BATTERIES

Many hardware stores, mower shops, and discount dealers carry these products.  Call first to see if they do. Make sure that the string trimmers and blower/vacuums qualify in at least minimum amps or volts, mph force, and warranty.  See the list of participating dealers.

Here are photos of electric lawn care equipment.  Click the small picture to see the high-resolution image.
Rick Dunn and Rachel Norman with an electric lawnmower.	Keith Clements mows his lawn with a battery-powered mower.

The Lawn Care Rebate Program is sponsored by KAIRE, Kentuckiana Air Education, a project of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District.  The purpose is to reduce emissions from gasoline engines that contribute to ozone formation and breathing problems of individuals with respiratory health problems.  You are asked to provide information about your lawn size and habits so we can calculate emissions saved.  The recycling aspects of this program are being coordinated by the Metro Division of Solid Waste Management.