| Summary |
Proposed rate increase that would generate approximately $448,000 (12.7 percent) additional annual revenue to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by Island County Public Works. On July 31, 2020, disposal fees will increase from $109.0 per ton to $147.00 per ton at the Island County Coupeville Transfer Station. The proposed tariff revisions also reflect the increase in the State B&O taxes. On April 1, 2020 the state Business and Occupation tax rate for Service and Other increased from .015 to .0175. The company serves approximately 12,000 garbage customers in Island County. The company's last general rate increase became effective on June 1, 2020. |
