If you want to reduce pollution from both noise and emissions, consider a battery powered lawn mower for lawn maintenance.  There are pros and cons to using this type of mower, and whether these mowers will work for you depends upon your individual situation.  To help you decide whether a battery powered lawn mower will work for you, below is a list of the characteristics, pros and cons of this type of mower.

You Might want a Battery Powered Lawn Mower if. . .

• You have little lawn area to care for.  These will run for about 30-45 minutes on one charge.  If you can mow your entire lawn in that amount of time, you're in luck.  If not, you might want to stick with a traditional gas mode.  (Most sources recommend this type of mower for a lawn no more than 1/3 acre in size.)
• You like to mow very early in the morning.  This is more for the comfort of your neighbors than you.  Battery mowers are much quieter than traditional gasoline mowers.
• Do you mow the lawn regularly?  Because these mowers do not have as much power as gasoline mowers, you will not be able to mow grass that has been left unattended for months at a time.
• Is your lawn relatively level?  Most battery powered mowers are not self-propelled, and the battery makes them heavier to push.

Battery Powered Lawn Mower Care and Maintenance

In comparison to gasoline powered mowers, battery powered mowers are a breeze, maintenance-wise.  They do not need as much service as a gasoline engine.  There are no spark plugs, air filters or oil changes for these mowers. One drawback, though, is that if the mower does need maintenance, it can be difficult to find someone to provide the maintenance.  Before purchasing one, it is a good idea to see who sells the mowers in your area.  Most of these mowers will re-charge within 16-24 hours, as long as the owner plugs it in. Charging the battery according to instructions for each individual mower can make the battery last up to five years (after which it can be recycled).

Drawbacks of Battery Powered Mowers

If you have a large lawn, get a lot of rain, or have to mow over hills, a battery powered lawn mower might not be the best choice for you. Though they require less maintenance, if they do need maintenance, it is important that someone near you can perform it.  Otherwise, you have a lawn care headache on your hands.  You also can't mow very tall grass or wet grass with these mowers. A battery powered lawn mower is a great choice for people with small lawns who can mow frequently.