The City of Dallas has announced a program for people with small lawns to trade in their gas powered lawn mowers for discounted electric lawn mowers.  This is a great opportunity to do something for yourself and for the environment!

The details can be found online at: http://www.greendallas.net/pdfs/mown_down_air_pollution.pdf

YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL AND GET A RESERVATION TO PARTICIPATE

Who: City of Dallas Residents ( Must show proof of residency)

What: Trade in working gas powered lawn mowers for a 50% off Electric Lawn Mower.

When: Saturday June 21, 2008

Time: 9am-3pm or as long as supplies last. Only 400 mowers available

Where: Dallas City Hall. Horseshoe Parking Area, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201

Why: According to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the engines in gas powered lawn equipment pollutes more than car engines. ONE HOUR OF LAWN MOWING WITH A GAS MOWER POLLUTES AS MUCH AS FOUR HOURS OF DRIVING YOUR CAR.

For a Reservation: Call Nicole Cooper with the City of Dallas at 214-670-6646 or email her at nicole.cooper@dallascityhall.com

With a reservation, you will bring your gas mower (emptied of gas & oil...see note below) to city hall
and trade it in. You can buy an electric Neutron 5.2 Battery-Powered mower for a total of $198.61 plus
$16.39 tax.

Recent studies show that electric plant pollution to recharge this is less than gasoline pollution, and
costs less (despite higher electric rates).

All mowers must be in working order and emptied of gas & oil to receive the disount. NOTE: To properly
dispose of Gas & Oil take it to Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Road (North of 635
LBJ), Dallas TX 75243 call 214-553-1765