The Miami Township Board of Trustees approved a new contract for waste collection during its February 17, 2026, business meeting. Rumpke Trash and Recycling will once again provide service to the community over the course of a new three-year contract with two optional years.

After a competitive bid process in November 2025, it was determined that Rumpke offered the best service plan for our community. The new contract will begin July 1, 2026, at a rate of $17.89 a month per customer. The contract will continue as follows:


July 1, 2027 - $18.83

July 1, 2028 - $19.82

Optional year 1 - $20.86
Optional year 2 - $21.95

Rumpke will continue to offer weekly recycling collection, yard waste collection and bulk item pickup. The daily collection schedule will not change. Residents can continue to rent a 95-gallon trash cart from Rumpke at $1.50 per month or request a smaller sized cart. CLICK now for more information.

Austin Crossing attracts new business

Austin Crossing is a new, larger development project within Miami Township. This 10-acre plot of land sits on the eastern side of State Route 741 across from Austin Landing. RG Properties has been working with township staff for months to make this project a reality, including a new roadway to access businesses, along with a pedestrian/bicycle pathway. Several businesses have already been approved to open there:

Chick-fil-A: This popular fast food chicken restaurant will include a 5,033 sq. ft. restaurant that includes drive thru service and plenty of parking. Developers estimate it will be open within six to eight months after construction begins this year.

Chase Bank: Chase Bank is the largest U.S. bank in the country. It offers a complete range of financial services including personal banking and investment advice. This 4,862 sq. ft. building will also have a drive thru.

Flying Ace Car Wash: This express car wash will sit on an acre of property at Austin Crossing. The 4,725 sq. ft. building is designed to look like an airplane hangar, offering fast washes and free vacuuming. Construction is expected to begin in spring and be open in December 2027.

Dutch Bros. Coffee: Dutch Bros. Coffee is making a big investment in Miami Township with plans to open two locations. One will be at Austin Crossing. It will have a drive thru as part of the 982 sq. ft. shop.

Other development across the township:

Dutch Bros. is also planning a coffee shop near Meijer on the north end of SR 741. It will sit on an out lot near the Alex-Bell Road entrance. The completion date is at summer’s end.

Winsupply is expanding its existing site at 9300 Byers Road for a new warehouse with loading docks. Construction is expected to begin this spring. Winsupply supports various industrial companies and contractors.

Dayton Christian School is preparing to improve its athletic fields and add a sports stadium facility at the corner of Spring Valley Pike and Washington Church Road. Plans include improved ball diamonds, a soccer field, and a new running track with bleachers. This is in addition to an auxiliary gymnasium already under construction.

These new projects will join other companies coming to the township that we told you about late last year. Construction continues for a new WAWA gas/convenience store, DG Market, First Flight Commerce Center, Gigi’s Place Assisted Living, and improvements at FJM, Inc.

Parks & Trails Plan Community Update

Public Works Director John Schweickart presented the Parks & Trails Plan Community Update to the Board of Trustees February 3. See what is already accomplished and what we envision for the future:

Eric Anderson alongside flag retirement box

American Flag Retirement Box located at 2700 Lyons Road

From left: Eric Anderson, Trustee Terry Posey, Jr., Administrator Chris Snyder, Facilities Manager Mel King

Eric Anderson is a young man on a mission. Like his grandfather before him, he is earning Scouting America’s highest achievement of becoming an Eagle Scout. He started his journey in grade school and worked his way upward to this rare distinction that few scouts accomplish.

Eagle Scout candidates must lead a team of volunteers to complete a community service project. Eric considered many options over the course of a year but decided to create six American Flag Retirement Boxes.

• Tuesday, March 17 - Have the urge for green spaghetti? Head on over to Skyline on Kingsridge Drive for a St. Paddy's Day treat while supplies last! Grab a green bead necklace while you are there!

• Wednesday, March 25 - Stop by Cocoa with Cops at the Dayton Metro Library Miami Township branch, 2718 Lyons Road. Meet our officers and have a treat, beginning at 10:30 a.m.