WAC 480-70-001. Purpose of chapter

The legislature has declared that operating as a solid waste collection company in the state of Washington is a business affected with a public interest and that such companies should be regulated. The purpose of these rules is to administer and enforce chapter 81.77 RCW by establishing standards for: • Public safety; • Fair practices; • Just and reasonable charges; • Nondiscriminatory application of rates; • Adequate and dependable service; • Consumer protection; and • Compliance with statutes, rules and commission orders.