Trade-in your old gas mower for an electric model!

The Durham News reports that the County/City Sustainability Office has partnered with Black & Decker to host "Get Your Grass Off Gas" events from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on May 12 and 19.

At both events, residents can trade-in their old gas-powered lawn equipment for all-electric models at discounts ranging from 13% to 50% of the retail value (depending on the model). The old mowers will be recycled.

The event will help save people money and reduce green-house pollution at the same time. The list of equipment that can be traded includes lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, edgers, loppers and blower-vacuums.

**Please note that you should drain your equipment of all fluids in order for it to be accepted as a trade-in.

Because supplies are limited, residents are encouraged to preregister online or call 919-560-7999. For more information, please see the event website

The May 12 event will take place at Durham County Stadium


The May 19 event will be held at Jordan High School.        
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