Section 845-RICR-00-00-4.1 - PurposeA. The purpose of this rule is to establish cost- based and predictable municipal disposal fees to fund the Corporation's requirements to provide safe, environmentally compliant and cost effective disposal services to all RI municipalities, while at the same time ensuring that the solid waste management system remains financially self-sufficient, reserving all cash surpluses for the following reasons only: 1. Defer any future municipal price increases; 2. Fund required major capital investments i.e. a new MRF or other RIRRC Board authorized reserves 3. Increase landfill life using surplus to offset revenue losses from lower commercial volumes.845 R.I. Code R. 845-RICR-00-00-4.1