A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO ESTABLISH NEW

A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO ESTABLISH NEW MIAMI COUNTY TRANSFER STATION FEES The Board of Miami County Commissioners will hold three (3) Public Hearings on proposed changes to the fees charged at the Miami County Transfer Station and Recycling Center for solid waste disposal in compliance with Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code and in conformance with Section 343.08 of the Ohio Revised Code. The current and proposed Transfer Station Fees are as follows: Disposal Charges: Current Rate: $64.05/Ton (exclusive of OEPA fees) Commencing January 1, 2027: $65.05/Ton Minimum Charges: Current Rate: $4.52 for up to 200 lbs. (exclusive of OEPA fees) Pay Per Bag Program: Current: 5 Bags for $6.00 (no change) Surcharges in Addition to Disposal Charges: Low Density Surcharge (LDS): (no change) To be applied to containers or trucks of five (5) cubic yard (CY) or larger loaded with material of a density or composition less than 0.20 tons/cubic yard (T/CY), or five (5) cubic yards/ton (CY/T). The LDS is calculated by converting the net weight of the load to CY using the ratio of five (5) CY/T. The container volume less this converted volume times $3.30/CY equals the LDS. The LDS shall be applied to loads five (5) CY or larger that are >75% full based on the volume of the container, not weight. The LDS is based on the current average transfer cost of $16.50/T and the average ratio of five (5) CY/T for solid waste. Tires: (no change) Lawnmower (Under 12" Rim Size $1.00 each Small Truck and Passenger (Under 17" Rim Size $3.00 each All Larger Trucks (17" to 22.5" Rim Size $6.00 each Commercial Vehicle Tires $10.00 each Farm Tire (22.5" to 42" Rim Size) $25.00 each Note: All tires with rims will be charged an additional $2.00 Metal Appliances: Same as established tipping fee based on weight. Freon Filled Appliances: $10.00 fee for Freon removal, unless documentation verifying proper Freon removal certification is presented. (no change) Large Material/Dig Out Service Charge: (no change) $100.00 per hour or any part thereof, for labor and equipment for box dig out, handling material eight (8) foot and larger, clean up of misplaced solid waste. Spill Cleanup: $100.00 per hour or any part thereof, for labor plus material, equipment and disposal cost. Wash Outs: (no change) $25.00 Certified Vehicle Weight on Scale with Receipt: (no change) $10.00 Returned Check Fee: (no change) $35.00 Service Charges: (no change) A ten (10) percent service charge will be made to Commercial Haulers' accounts for separate billings to customer accounts by the Miami County Sanitary Engineering Department. Transaction Charges: (no change) A five (5) percent per transaction charge will be made to customers' accounts who charge on account. Transaction fee will not apply to customers who pay by cash, check or credit card at time of transaction. Credit Card Processing Fee: Proposed Rate: A $1 surcharge per card will be charged to customers who pay by credit card on charges less than or equal to $40. A 2.5% surcharge per card will be charged to customers who pay by credit card on charges over $40. The Public Hearings will be held in the Commissioner's Hearing Room in the Miami County Safety Building, 201 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio on February 26, 2026 at 1:35 p.m., March 5, 2026 at 1:35 p.m., and March 12, 2026 at 1:35 p.m., at which times the Board will hear testimony on the proposed rates. At the conclusion of the last hearing, the Board will establish rates and fees in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 343.08 (B) to be commencing May 1, 2026. By order of the Board of Miami County Commissioners, Ohio. Wade H. Westfall, President Janelle S. Barga, Clerk Board of Miami County Commissioners 2-1/2026