Summary: Proposed general rate increase that would generate approximately $11,700 (3.2 percent) additional annual revenue to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works. On December 1, 2013, disposal fees will increase from $37.30 per ton to $49.00 per ton. The company serves approximately 738 residential and 84 commercial garbage customers in Wahkiakum County. The company's last general rate increase became effective September 1, 2013.