Summary: General rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have generated approximately $1.2 million (2.71 percent) additional annual revenue for the collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste services. Staff and the Company have agreed to a lower additional annual revenue amount of approximately $1.1 million (2.49 percent) resulting in lower revised rates. The Company provides regulated solid waste collection service to approximately 61,000 customers in Pierce County. The Company’s last general rate increase became effective on October 1, 2022.