The Arbor Day Foundation has named the Town of Greece as a Tree City USA for its commitment to urban forestry. This is the 16th consecutive year Greece has received the award.

“Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like Greece make smart investments in urban forests,” said John Rosenow, Found and Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits.”

In order to be named a Tree City USA, Greece met the necessary four standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

Many Americans use hearing aids - going through dozens of batteries a year.

Now these batteries can be dropped off for recycling at any Rochester Hearing and Speech Center location.

These batteries may be small but when decayed, they can leach harmful chemicals into the environment. If batteries are not recycled they end up in landfills.

RHSC turns the batteries over to a recycling company to extract the toxic chemicals.

Director of Audiology Operations, Dr. Ramona Pompea says, "Providing this recycling service is not only convenient for our clients, but an environmentally conscientious thing to do for our community."

Hearing aid batteries can be dropped off at any RHSC location:

Brighton Office: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 400

Greece Office: 3199 Ridge Road West

Webster Office: 1170 Ridge Road

For more information about RHSC's battery recycling program, call (585) 271-0680.