Summary: General rate increase in Item 230, drop box disposal fees. On April 1, 2018, drop box disposal fees, set by Pend Oreille County, at the Deer Valley, Usk and Ione Transfer Stations will increase from a flat rate of $11 for 0-140 lbs. to $149 per ton. Annual drop box disposal revenues and expenses would increase by approximately $8,849 (1.6 percent). The company serves approximately 940 drop box customers in Pend Oreille County. The company's last general rate increase became effective on March 1, 2014.