PGE Electric Tool Exchange

Date

Sunday, September 12, 2021 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Image of electric lawn mower being pushed through a grass lawn

PGE Electric Tool Exchange

Wanting to upgrade your gas-powered yard tools? PGE is hosting an electric tool exchange on Sep. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of City Hall at the Milwaukie Farmer’s Market. Community members can bring old gas-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and trimmers to be recycled for free and receive a gift card to purchase a new electric tool from Ace Hardware. Please empty all fluids from tools before bringing to the exchange on Sep. 12.

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about making the switch to electric HERE.

RSVP REQUIRED - Click Here to RSVP! (No need to RSVP again if already RSVP'd for the canceled Aug. 8 event)

 

About the Event
Join PGE at Milwaukie City Hall on Aug. 1 for an electric tool demonstration, and Sep. 12 for an electric tool exchange! Learn about the benefits of electric tools, observe tool demonstrations, and be part of Milwaukie's Climate Collaborative. Recycle your gas-powered lawn equipment and receive a discount toward the future purchase of a new electric tool. Bring a gas-powered lawn mower, leaf blower, chainsaw or trimmer for recycling. Make sure to empty all gas and oil from the tool in advance! Calbag Metals is on-site to collect gas-powered equipment free of charge. Observe tool demonstrations at the on-site demo area and learn more about the benefits of going electric.

Receive a voucher for a discount on the future purchase of any electric lawn mower, leaf blower, chain saw, or trimmer. Participants will be able to use their discounts following the event at local and online retailers. Electric tools will not be available for purchase on-site.

DISCOUNT VALUE (Discount based on recycled item)

  • LAWN MOWER - $100
  • CHAINSAW, LEAF BLOWER, TRIMMER - $50

Schedule of Events

Pre-Exchange Information and Demo Session: Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn more about the benefits of electric tools, observe product demonstrations, and discover other ways to be part of Milwaukie's Climate Collaborative. NO RSVP REQUIRED FOR DEMO DAY.

Tool Exchange: Sep. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bring gas-powered tools for recycling by Calbag Metals, observe product demonstrations, and receive a discount toward the future purchase of an electric tool. Participants will receive discount voucher applicable toward tool purchase at local and online retailers following the event. Tools will not be available for purchase on-site. RSVP REQUIRED FOR TOOL EXCHANGE.