UTC Case Docket Document Sets

Company: Torre Refuse and Recycling LLC

DBA: Sunshine Disposal & Recycling

Filing Type: Tariff Revision

Case Status: Closed

Dates (Opened & Effective): 11/13/2012 & 01/01/2013

Summary: Proposed general rate increase to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System. On January 1, 2013, disposal fees will increase from $109 per ton to $112 per ton at the Spokane transfer station and from $104 per ton to $107 per ton at the Spokane waste-to-energy facility. Annual revenue would increase approximately $23,000 (0.8 percent). The company serves approximately 5,500 residential and commercial garbage customers in Spokane County. The company also proposes a $0.40 per month increase for residential recycling by decreasing the monthly residential recycling commodity credit from $0.60 to $0.20. Annual revenue would increase approximately $6,800 (0.2 percent). The company serves approximately 1,400 residential recycling customers in Spokane County. The company's last general rate increase became effective on April 1, 2012.