Electric lawn equipment · British Columbia
Central Okanagan Lawn Swap: Go Electric Rebate
Run by Regional District of Central Okanagan
- What you get
- Up to $150, no more than 50% of the cost of the new electric equipment; one rebate per household
- Maximum
- $150 per household
- Who qualifies
- Central Okanagan residents; one-time rebate per household.
- Where
- Residents anywhere in the Central Okanagan regional district.
- Status
- Limited funds. 2026 applications accepted until November 15, 2026, first-come first-served.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Recycle an old gas-powered lawn mower, leaf blower, trimmer or chainsaw and buy a quieter electric replacement.
Requirements
- Receipt for new electric equipment from the same calendar year
- Proof the old gas equipment was recycled in the same year (recycler receipt, or two photos at Asquith Road Transfer Station or Glenmore Landfill)
- Fuel tanks drained before recycling
- Noise limits: lawnmowers up to 75 dB, leaf blowers up to 65 dB
- Old equipment model and engine type (2- or 4-stroke) on the application
How to apply
- 1Buy new electric lawn equipment and keep the receipt
- 2Recycle the old gas equipment and get proof
- 3Submit the online Lawn Swap: Go Electric rebate application
Timing and deadlines
November 15 each year, or until funds run out
Sources
- https://www.rdco.com/environment/air-quality/lawn-swap/ (official page)
- https://www.kelowna.ca/sites/files/1/docs/community/lawn_swap-_quiet_electric_models.pdf
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Central Okanagan Lawn Swap: Go Electric Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/rdco-lawn-swap-go-electric
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