Summary: Proposed general rate decrease that would generate approximately $165,000 (11 percent) less annual revenue to reflect the decreased cost of disposal fees set by a new contractor, Orcas Recycling Services. On September 5, 2013, disposal fees decreased from $221.25 per ton to $154.00 per ton at the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The company serves approximately 1,650 residential and commercial garbage customers on four islands in San Juan County. The company's last general rate increase became effective on July 1, 2010.
