Summary: Less than statutory notice request for proposed general rate increase that would generate approximately $3,100 (12 percent) additional annual revenue to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works. On December 1, 2014, disposal fees increased from $37.30 per ton to $49 per ton at the Cowlitz County Landfill. The company serves approximately 300 residential garbage customers in Lewis County. The company's last general rate increase became effective on January 1, 1998.