Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville on Montreal’s South Shore is offering $100 to residents ready to give up their gasoline-powered gardening tools in favour of electric. It’s part of the city’s climate plan to reduce its carbon footprint. Households can receive up to $100 to replace their gas-powered lawn mower, weed snipper or leaf blower with electric models. The city says it is doing this to encourage residents to opt for more environmentally friendly ways to garden. Resident Fred Steinle says he’s considering it. “It’s a good incentive for me to trade in mine, which is kind of old and looking to change,” he said. “It’s better for the environment. It’s a choice I would make.” Before Nov. 30, residents can visit StBruno.ca to print and complete the financial assistance form. They must then drop off the eligible gasoline-powered gardening tool at the Saint-Bruno EcoCentre at 600 Sagard St. The machine’s gas tank must be empty beforehand. Once the tool is verified and the form stamped, a new electric gardening tool can be purchased before the end of 2026. The city says it is encouraging residents to shop local. “Having an electric lawnmower, it’s good for the environment,” said Steinle. The city says it has set aside an annual budget of $10,000 for the entire program. The Quebec Municipalities Union told CTV News only two other cities are offering this kind of program.
