80 Oaks for Greenhills' 80th Anniversary!

    Greenhills, Ohio    1938 – 2018

Greenhills is now celebrating its 80^th Anniversary with the planting of 80 oak trees! Oak is the traditional gift for an 80th anniversary, symbolizing wisdom and longevity!

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Greenhills Tree Care Awards

The Village of Greenhills has been designated a Tree City USA for many, many years. Our community recognizes that trees are a valuable resource that provide environmental, social and aesthetic benefits to the Village.

But it takes a Village to maintain a healthy tree canopy! The Greenhills Tree Advisory Board would like to recognize and reward individuals, groups or businesses who take the initiative to preserve existing trees or plant new trees in the Village.

Guidelines for Tree Awards

The Greenhills Tree Board will accept letters of nomination for projects that include tree preservation, tree planting, tree, environmentally sound site planning, or educate the public about trees. 

          Examples of possible nominations include:

• Careful repair/replacement of sidewalk to protect tree roots
• Regular professional pruning a trees
• Planting of a substantial number of new trees
• Incorporating a new landscape plan that includes the careful selection and planting of trees

You can download a nomination form by clicking here.  Submit your nomination by the end of the year. 

Keep Your Street Looking Great in 2018

Keeping your yard and property clear of debris and trash is important.  This includes the proper use and storage of garbage cans.

All cans must rust-free and have firmly closing lids;

• Screen your cans from view by those on the street and sidewalk.  Cans may not be stored in the front yard of your home, unless properly screened by a fence or hedge;
• Place your cans out for collection no earlier than 3 p.m. the day before.  The regular collection day in the Village is Wednesday, so put cans out no earlier than 3 p.m. Tuesday;
• Don't forget to bring them in!  Garbage cans should not be out longer than 24 hours after collection by Rumpke.

Housing Improvement/Repair Grants

The home improvement/repair grant program has returned!  Property owners can use these grants for exterior home improvements such as painting, siding, gutters, roofs, doors, windows, steps, railings, sidewalks and driveways.To be eligible, you must own your home and your household income must fall within certain ranges identified in the guidelines.

Read more: Housing Improvement/Repair Grants