Date: July 20, 2000	Contact: Darren Pudgil
	tel: (619) 531-5894

LAWNMOWER TRADE-IN DAY IS SATURDAY, JULY 29

SAN DIEGO – To reduce the environmental impacts of gas-powered mowers, Supervisor Roberts
and the Air Pollution Control District are offering San Diego County residents a $200 voucher toward the
purchase of a battery-powered rechargeable mower if you trade-in your smog-spewing gas-powered mower.

A trade-in event will be held on Saturday July 29, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at DeWalt, Inc. (Black & Decker dealership), located at 4927 Convoy St. in Kearny Mesa. The County is offering 500 vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here's how it works: bring in your gas-powered mower (it must be in operating condition), and we'll provide you with a $200 voucher good towards the purchase of the Black & Decker 5.0 HP Rechargeable Mower, normally priced at $360. In addition to the voucher, Black & Decker will provide a $20 discount, reducing the price to $140, plus tax. Cash, check and most major credit cards will be accepted.

According to the Calfornia Air Resources Board, on an hour-for-hour basis, the emissions of an average residential mower are equal to that of 40 cars. In addition, gas-powered mowers emit eight times more nitrogen oxides, 3,300 times more hydrocarbons and 5,000 times more carbon monoxide than battery-powered mowers.

The Black & Decker 5.0 HP mower cuts up to 15,000 square feet (1/3 acre lot) per charge. It recharges up to 70% in four hours and 100% overnight.

The offer is available to all San Diego County residents. For more information, call Supervisor Roberts' office at (619) 531-5544.