Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket number: TG-240590
LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission filed a complaint against Huesitos Company II, LLC (“Huesitos”) for violating state law by transporting solid waste without obtaining the necessary certificate of public convenience and necessity.
During its investigation, UTC staff identified 80 violations of RCW 81.77.040, which prohibits operating as a solid waste collection company without proper permits. Staff are recommending a penalty of $1,000 for each violation, totaling $80,000.
The investigation revealed that between March 12, 2024, and Oct. 1, 2024, Huesitos transported 67 loads of commercial construction and demolition materials to the Horn Rapids Landfill in Richland. Additionally, the company provided 13 drop-boxes at residential construction sites for contractors to load and dispose of debris, activities that require a solid waste collection certificate.
Despite receiving a non-compliance notice in August 2023 and agreeing to cease operations by Sept. 30, 2023, Huesitos resumed unauthorized activities in 2024. The Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold a virtual prehearing conference for this case at 9:30 a.m on Feb. 12.
Washington State law requires companies to obtain a solid waste certificate from the commission to transport solid waste for compensation. Customers can check to see if their solid waste company’s certificate is active using the UTC’s lookup tool and can report any suspected illegal garbage companies by emailing reportillegalhauler@utc.wa.gov, calling 360-522-6121, or online.
Huesitos Company II, LLC is a Pasco-based company operating as a common carrier under a commission-issued permit.
The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned solid waste collection companies, electric utilities, telecommunications companies, natural gas and water companies, household-goods movers and passenger transportation companies, commercial ferries, pipeline companies, marine pilotage, and a low-level radioactive waste repository. The commission does not regulate the rates of broadband services, cellular, cable, or Internet service.
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