2021-33-Order No. 2021-003 Recorded 2/2/2021Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2021-33
REVIEWED Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 02/02/2021 11:24:02 AM
LEGAL COUNSEL c\,,jcEs coG
2021-33
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Order Establishing Rates For Franchised
Collection of Waste and Recyclables In The
Unincorporated Areas of Deschutes County
* ORDER NO.2021-003
*
WHEREAS, Certain companies holding County franchises to collect solid waste within
unincorporated areas of Deschutes County, Oregon have requested a collection rate increase in
accordance with County policy; and
WHEREAS, A qualified accounting firm has reviewed the rate request and determined the
request is reasonable and justified; and
WHEREAS, The Director of Solid Waste and the County Administrator have reviewed the rate
request and made recommendations regarding rates and collection services; and
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has reviewed the proposed adjustments
and the Director of Solid (W� 7a7s�te's recommendation; now, therefore,
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ORDERS as follows:
Section 1. The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste within the unincorporated area
of Deschutes County designated the Distant Rural Collection Area served by Wilderness Garbage and
Recycling Services set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein,
are hereby approved effective February 1, 2021.
Section 2. The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste and recyclables within the
unincorporated area of Deschutes County designated the Rural Collection Area served by Cascade
Disposal set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, are hereby
approved effective February 1, 2021.
Section 3. The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste within the unincorporated area
of Deschutes County designated as Distant Rural Collection Area served by Cascade Disposal,
set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, are hereby approved
effective February 1, 2021.
Section 4. The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste and recyclables within the
unincorporated area of Deschutes County designated as Rural Collection Area served by Bend
Garbage and Recycling Co., Inc., and High Country Disposal Co., Inc. set forth in Exhibit D, attached
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, are hereby approved effective February 1, 2021.
PAGE I OF 2- ORDER No. 2021- 003
Section 5. The maximum rates for the collection of solid waste within the unincorporated area
of Deschutes County designated as Distant Rural Collection Area served by Bend Garbage and
Recycling Co. Inc., and High Country Disposal Co., Inc. set forth in exhibit E, attached hereto and by
this reference incorporated herein, are hereby approved effective February 1, 2021.
Section 6. The rates for container rent and transfer services provided by Deschutes Transfer
Company to the Department of Solid Waste set forth in Exhibit F, attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein, are hereby approved.
Dated this 27th of January, 2021
ATTEST:,
Recording Secretary
PAGE 2 of 2- ORDER No. 2021- 003
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ANTHONY DeBONE, Chair
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PA 'TI ADAIR, Commissioner
Exhibit A
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served by Wilderness Garbage and Recycling Services
Can and Roll Cart Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Rates as of
Class of Service 1-Feb-21
One pickup of one can each week:
20 aallon can:
curb or roadside
$
15.45
backyard or other
$
17.55
35 aallon can:
curb or roadside
I $
18.18
backyard or other
1 $
20.58
65 oallon can:
curb or roadside
$
30.06
backyard or other
$
34.66
95 gallon can:
curb or roadside
backvard or othe
One pickup of additional can each week:
35 aallon can:
curb or roadside
$
1
12.53
backyard or other
$
14.68
Special services:
35 gallon can special curb or roadside pickup (rate per pickup) $ 11.68
backyard or other $ 12.58
Bulk Rate for the Collection of Bulk Refuse:
$13.60 per yard "or" a service fee of $67.00 per hour for 1 truck and driver ($96.60 per hour for
2 men) plus disposal fees.
If the need for a type of service arises that is not now foreseen or specifically covered by this rate
schedule, then the charge for such service shall be:
1. Uniform and non-discriminatory between customers of a collector;
2. Commensurate with the rates generally charged in unincorporated Deschutes County;
3. Subiect to approval by Deschutes Countv.
Exhibit A - Continued
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served by Wilderness Garbage and Recycling Services
Container Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Service Provided
Number of Services (Pickups) Per Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
1.5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 155.57
$ 281.97
$ 408.35
$ 539.75
$ 661.11
$ 787.54
2 Cubic Yard Container
$ 201.59
$ 368.02
$ 534.47
$ 700.88
$ 867.31
$ 1,033.74
3 Cubic Yard Container
$ 277.30
$ 504.15
$ 731.02
$ 957.90
$ 1,184.76
$ 1,411.64
Compactor Rates:
Compactor containers will have a disposal charge at 3.0 times the uncompacted rate. The service
fees shall be the same as those charged for uncompacted containers.
Exhibit B
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste Within the Unincorporated Rural Collection Area
Served by Cascade Disposal
Can and Roll Cart Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Rates as of
Class of Service 1-Feb-21
One pickup of one can each week:
20 aallon can:
curb or roadside
$
14.85
backyard or other
$
16.55
35 aallon can:
Erb or roadside
$
17.75
backyard or other
$
19.70
65 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
27.55
backyard or other
$
30.65
95 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
33.80
backyard or other
$
36.10
One pickup of additional can each week:
35 oallon can:
curb or roadside
$
10.25
backyard or other
$
11.95
Special services:
35 gallon can special pickup (rate per pickup) $ 12.45
Bulk Rate for the Collection of Bulk Refuse:
$12.50 per yard "or" a service fee of $60.50 per hour for 1 truck and driver ($87.10 per hour for
2 men) plus disposal fees.
If the need for a type of service arises that is not now foreseen or specifically covered by this rate
schedule, then the charge for such service shall be:
1. Uniform and non-discriminatory between customers of a collector;
2. Commensurate with the rates generally charged in unincorporated Deschutes County;
3. Subject to approval by Deschutes County.
Exhibit B - Continued
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste Within the Unincorporated Rural Collection Area
Served by Cascade Disposal
Container Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Service Provided
Number of Services
(Pickups) Per Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Cubic Yard Container
$ 92.12
$ 166.02
$ 239.97
$ 313.76
$ 387.79
$ 461.70
1.5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 125.99
$ 232.29
$ 338.52
$ 444.79
$ 551.08
$ 657.38
2 Cubic Yard Container
$ 163.32
$ 303.37
$ 443.41
$ 583.45
$ 723.48
$ 863.52
3 Cubic Yard Container
$ 226.22
$ 418.12
$ 610.09
$ 802.03
$ 993.98
$1,185.91
4 Cubic Yard Container
$ 283.92
$ 526.67
$ 769.45
$ 1,012.25
$ 1,254.98
$1,497.74
5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 342.69
$ 634.00
$ 925.30
$ 1,216.58
$ 1,507.87
$1,799.19
6 Cubic Yard Container
$ 398.14
$ 734.75
$ 1,071.36
$ 1,407.97
$ 1,744.57
$ 2,081.16
8 Cubic Yard Container
$ 489.90
1 $ 904.90
$ 1,319.88
1 $ 1,734.87
1 $ 2,149.87
1 $ 2,564.86
Compactor Rates:
Compactor containers will have a disposal charge at 3.0 times the uncompacted rate. The service
fees shall be the same as those charged for uncompacted containers.
Exhibit C
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served by Cascade Disposal
Can and Roll Cart Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Rates as of
Class of Service 1-Feb-21
One pickup of one can each week:
20 gallon can:
curb or roadside
backyard or other
35 oallon can:
15.95
18.15
curb or roadside
$
18.40
backyard or other
$
20.85
65 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
30.35
backyard or other
$
35.00
95 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
38.05
backyard or other
' $
41.00
One pickup of additional can each week:
35 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
12.60
backyard or other
$
14.80
Special services:
35 gallon can special pickup (rate per pickup) $ 11.70
Bulk Rate for the Collection of Bulk Refuse:
$14.10 per yard "or" a service fee of $71.50 per hour for 1 truck and driver ($100.15 per hour for
2 men) plus disposal fees.
If the need for a type of service arises that is not now foreseen or specifically covered by this rate
schedule, then the charge for such service shall be:
1. Uniform and non-discriminatory between customers of a collector;
2. Commensurate with the rates generally charged in unincorporated Deschutes County;
3. Subject to approval by Deschutes County.
Exhibit C - Continued
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served Cascade Disposal
Container Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Service Provided
Number of Services (Pickups) Per Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Cubic Yard Container
$ 114.12
$ 205.36
$ 296.65
$ 387.91
$ 479.14
$ 570.39
1.5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 155.86
$ 286.97
$ 418.05
$ 549.17
$ 680.26
$ 811.40
2 Cubic Yard Container
$ 201.97
$ 374.68
$ 547.41
$ 720.12
$ 892.86
$ 1,065.57
3 Cubic Yard Container
$ 279.37
$ 515.67
$ 752.01
$ 988.35
$ 1,224.67
$ 1,461.00
4 Cubic Yard Container
$ 350.29
$ 648.85
$ 947.44
$ 1,246.03
$ 1,544.63
$ 1,843.19
5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 422.52
$ 780.44
$ 1,138.42
$ 1,496.37
$ 1,854.33
$ 2,212.31
6 Cubic Yard Container
$ 490.58
$ 903.85
$ 1,317.11
$ 1,730.40
$ 2,143.69
$ 2,556.97
8 Cubic Yard Container
$ 602.65
1 $ 1,111.24
$ 1,619.79
$ 2,128.36
$ 2,636.93
$ 3,145.51
Compactor Rates:
Compactor containers will have a disposal charge at 3.0 times the uncompacted rate. The service
fees shall be the same as those charged for uncompacted containers.
Exhibit D
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste Within the Unincorporated Rural Collection Area
Served by Bend Garbage and Recycling Company, Inc.,
and High Country Disposal Company, Inc.
Can and Roll Cart Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Rates as of
Class of Service 1-Feb-21
One pickup of one can each week:
20 oallon can:
curb or roadside
$
15.44
backyard or other
$
17.21
35 oallon can:
curb or roadside
$
18.46
backyard or other
$
20.49
65 Qallon can:
curb or roadside
$
28.65
backyard or other
$
31.88
95 Qallon can:
curb or roadside
$
35.15
backyard or other
$
37.54
One pickup of additional can each week:
35 Qallon can:
curb or roadside
I $
backyard or other
$
E1243
services:
35 gallon can special pickup (rate per pickup) $ 12.95
Bulk Rate for the Collection of Bulk Refuse:
$13.00 per yard "or" a service fee of $62.92 per hour for 1 truck and driver ($90.58 per hour for
2 men) plus disposal fees.
If the need for a type of service arises that is not now foreseen or specifically covered by this rate
schedule, then the charge for such service shall be:
1. Uniform and non-discriminatory between customers of a collector;
2. Commensurate with the rates generally charged in unincorporated Deschutes County;
3. Subject to approval by Deschutes County.
Exhibit D - Continued
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste Within the Unincorporated Rural Collection Area
Served by Bend Garbage and Recycling Company, Inc.,
and High Country Disposal Company, Inc.
Container Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Number of Services (Pickups) Per Week
Service Provided
1 21 31 41
5
6
1 Cubic Yard Container
$ 95.80 $172.66 $ 249.57 $ 326.31
$ 403.30
$ 480.17
1.5 Cubic Yard Container
$131.03 $ 241.58 $ 352.06 $ 462.58
$ 573.12
$ 683.68
2 Cubic Yard Container
$169.85 $ 315.50 $ 461.15 $ 606.79
$ 752.42
$ 898.06
3 Cubic Yard Container
$ 235.27 $ 434.84 $ 634.49 $ 834.11
$1,033.74
$1,233.35
4 Cubic Yard Container
$295.28 $547.74 $ 800.23 $1,052.74
$1,305.18
$1,557.65
5 Cubic Yard Container
$ 356.40 $ 659.36 $ 962.31 $1,265.24
$1,568.18
$1,871.16
6 Cubic Yard Container
$ 414.07 $ 764.14 $1,114.21 $1,464.29
$1,814.35
$ 2,164.41
8 Cubic Yard Container
$ 509.50 $ 941.10 $1,372.68 $1,804.26
$ 2,235.86
$ 2,667.45
Compactor Rates:
Compactor containers will have a disposal charge at 3.0 times the uncompacted rate. The service
fees shall be the same as those charged for uncompacted containers.
Exhibit E
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served by Bend Garbage and Recycling Co., Inc.,
and High Country Disposal Co., Inc.
Can and Roll Cart Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Rates as of
Class of Service 1-Feb-21
One pickup of one can each week:
20 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
16.59
backyard or other
$
18.88
35 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
19.14
backyard or other
$
21.68
65 aallon can:
curb or roadside
$
31.56
backyard or other
$
36.40
95 gallon can:
curb or roadside
$
3 9. 57
backyard or other
$
42.64
One pickup of additional can each week:
35 oallon can:
curb or roadside
$
13.10
backyard or other
$
15.39
ial services:
35 gallon can special pickup (rate per pickup) $ 12.17
Bulk Rate for the Collection of Bulk Refuse:
$14.64 per yard "or" a service fee of $74.36 per hour for 1 truck and driver ($104.16 per hour for
2 men) plus disposal fees.
If the need for a type of service arises that is not now foreseen or specifically covered by this rate
schedule, then the charge for such service shall be;
1. Uniform and non-discriminatory between customers of a collector;
2. Commensurate with the rates generally charged in unincorporated Deschutes County;
3. Subject to approval by Deschutes County.
Exhibit E - Continued
Maximum Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the Unincorporated Distant Rural
Collection Area Served by Bend Garbage and Recycling Co., Inc.,
and High Country Disposal Co., Inc.
Container Services - Effective February 1, 2021
Number of Services (Pickups) Per Week
Service Provided 1 2 31 41 5
6
1 Cubic Yard Container $ 118.68 $ 213.57 $ 308.52 $ 403.43 $ 498.31
$ 593.21
1.5 Cubic Yard Container $ 162.09 $ 298.45 $ 434.77 $ 571.14 $ 707.47
$ 843.86
2 Cubic Yard Container $ 210.05 $ 389.67 $ 569.31 $ 748.92 $ 928.57
$ 1,108.19
3 Cubic Yard Container $ 290.54 $ 536.30 $ 782.09 $ 1,027.88 $ 1,273.66
$ 1,519.44
4 Cubic Yard Container $ 364.30 $ 674.80 $ 985.34 $ 1,295.87 $ 1,606.42
$ 1,916.92
5 Cubic Yard Container $ 439.42 $ 811.66 $ 1,183.96 $ 1,556.22 $ 1,928.50
$ 2,300.80
6 Cubic Yard Container $ 510.20 $ 940.00 $ 1,369.79 $ 1,799.62 $ 2,229.44
$ 2,659.25
8 Cubic Yard Container $ 626.76 $ 1,155.69 $ 1,684.58 $ 2,213.49 $ 2,742.41
$ 3,271.33
Compactor Rates:
Compactor containers will have a disposal charge at 3.0 times the uncompacted rate. The service
fees shall be the same as those charged for uncompacted containers.
Exhibit F
Rates for container rental and transfer services provided by
Deschutes Transfer Company to the Department of Solid Waste
Rates Effective February 1, 2021
Refuse Transfer Rates
Northwest Transfer Station
$304.00
per load
Southwest Transfer Station
$304.00
per load
Alfalfa Transfer Station
$150.00
per load
Negus Transfer Station
$13.94
per ton
Recycling Drop Box Transfer Rates
Northwest Transfer Station Recycling
$135.00
per load
Ne us Transfer Station Recycling
Southwest Transfer Station Recycling
Alfalfa Transfer Station Recycling
Container Rental Rates
$135.00
$135.00
$135.00
per load
per load
per load
40 yard Security Box
$87.50
per month
30 yard Drop Box
$70.00
per month
40 Yard Drop Box
$51.50
per month
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61050 SE 27th Street • Bend, Oregon 97702
(541 ) 317-3163
FAX (541 ) 317-3959
To: BOCC
From: Timm Schimke, Director
CC: Tom Anderson, County Administrator
INTRODUCTION
High Country Disposal and Bend Garbage and Recycling are two companies holding solid waste
collection franchises in the unincorporated areas of Deschutes County. Each of the incorporated cities
have their own franchise ordinance and set the collection rates in their jurisdictions. High Country
Disposal's service area includes unincorporated areas north of Tumalo Road and includes the area
around and between the cities of Redmond and Sisters. Bend Garbage and Recycling's service area
includes unincorporated areas north of US 20 to Tumalo Road and includes the community of Tumalo.
have attached a map showing the franchised areas. Both companies have submitted a request for a
collection rate increase as stipulated by County Code. Deschutes County dictates the minimum level of
service that a franchise must provide, and a maximum fee that can be charged for those services.
Companies are expected to operate within a 9%to 12% profit. Should profits drop below 9%,
companies are allowed to request an increase in their rates. Franchised companies submit annual
financial reports for review and pay a 3% of their gross receipts in franchise fees to the County. The
companies reported the following profit in 2019.
High Country Disposal — 6.3%
Bend Garbage and Recycling — 6.6%
FINDINGS
The companies have requested a 4% increase in their collection rates. The Department of Solid Waste
retained a Certified Public Accounting firm to review documents and to determine if the request is
reasonable and justified. The accountants report indicates that:
• Republic Services purchased both franchises in April of 2019. There is no indication that the
acquisition costs were included in the financial statements and such costs are not a factor in the
rate request, which is appropriate.
• Claimed depreciation of assets appears to be slightly overstated. Adjusting for the
overstatements would not push the profit range into the acceptable level, and granting a 4%
increase in collection rates will not push the profit range above acceptable levels. The Solid
Quality Services Performed with Pride
Waste Department plans to address depreciation as part of a review and update of the County's
franchise code in the future.
• Based on revenue and expense projections a 4% increase in collection rates will result in the
following profit percentage for each company
o High Country Disposal — 9.75%
o Bend Garbage and Recycling — 7.75%
The accountants report has been positively reviewed by both the County Administrator and the County
Internal Auditor.
The requested increase will have the following impact for a once a week collection.
Current February 1, 2021 Increase
32 gallon can weekly service $17.75/mo. $18.46/mo. $.71/mo.
65 gallon can weekly service $27.55/mo. $28.65/mo. $1.10/mo.
95 gallon can weekly service $33.80/mo. $35.15/mo. $1.35/mo.
The requested rate adjustment has been reviewed and found to be reasonable and justified. The Solid
Waste Department recommends approval of Board Order 2021-003.
OTHER
You can see on the map that franchised areas have either a "rural" designation, or a "distant rural"
designation. In the rural collection areas we have implemented limited curbside collection of
recyclables, while the distant rural collection areas have no curbside collection of recyclables. Those
citizens can deliver their recyclables to either a depot or the disposal sites. We are working to develop a
curbside collection service in the distant rural areas. We get requests for such a service, and both our
Solid Waste Management Plan and DEQ would like to see expansion of those services. The main
challenge is low population densities which drives up the cost per customer
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1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - https://www.deschutes.org/
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners BOCC Wednesday Meeting of January 27, 2021
DATE: January 21, 2021
FROM: Timm Schimke, Solid Waste, 541-317-3177
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Board Signature of Order No. 2021-003, Establishing Franchised Solid
Waste Collection Rates
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
The rate request by High Country Disposal and
Bend Garbage and Recycling has been reviewed and determined to be reasonable and
justified. Staff recommends approval of Board Order 2021-003
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
See attached report
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
See attached report
ATTENDANCE: Timm Schimke