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| Docket Number | TG-250959 |
|---|---|
| Advice | |
| Company | EMPIRE DISPOSAL INC. |
| DBA | |
| Filing Type | Tariff Revision |
| Industry (Code) | Solid Waste (227) |
| Status | Closed |
| Lead Staff | Cheng, Zhujun (UTC) |
| Filed Date | 12/09/2025 |
| Effective Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Summary | Less than Statutory notice request by Empire Disposal, Inc. G-75 for Tariff revisions that would generate approximately $103,999 (3.5 percent) additional annual revenue to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by the Whitman County. In addition, a request for tariff revisions that would generate approximately $10,080 (1.06 percent) additional annual revenue to recover the increased cost of disposal fees set by the City of Spokane. On January 1, 2026, disposal fees will increase from $124.00 per ton to $137.00 per ton at the Whitman County, and disposal fees will increase from $141.90 per ton to $152.60 per ton at the City of Spokane Waste to Energy Plant, and disposal fees will increase from $130.42 per ton to $135.63 per ton at Spokane County Transfer Stations. The Company serves approximately 4,831 garbage customers in Whitman County and approximately 1,729 garbage customers in City of Spokane. The Company's last general rate increase became effective on May 1, 2023. |