FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said that there was an active fire at the Anguilla Landfill at 8:04 p.m. tonight. Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) and VIWMA contractors and personnel are “working expeditiously to bring the fire under control. VIWMA advises the public and all haulers that landfill operations have been suspended,” […]
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Despite Fire At Anguilla Landfill On Sunday Night, Operations Resumed Monday: VIWMA
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said that an active fire was observed on the south east perimeter slope of St. Croix’s Anguilla landfill at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday. Virgin Islands Fire Services were called in to fight the fire and were able to effectively control the blaze, according to VIWMA. Operations at […]
VIWMA Asks Residents Not To Flush Sanitary Wipes Down The Toilet
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) asked all residents to only flush toilet paper down the drain. “Do not flush disinfecting wipes nor other non-flushable items,” VIWMA spokeswoman Melody Rames said. “Always dispose of non-flushable items in the trash.” While the CDC and WHO continues to encourage disinfecting surfaces in your home […]
‘Routine’ Sewer Cleaning In F’sted Begins On Strand Street Monday: VIWMA
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that it will begin routine sewer line cleaning on Strand Street in the west end port town starting Monday. Work will continue in Frederiksted until April 21, according to the VIWMA. While the work is going on, portions of Strand Street will be closed […]
Improper Disposal Of Masks And Gloves Are A Public Health Concern: VIWMA
FREDERIKSTED — As more residents use personal protective equipment (PPE) to slow the spread of the corona virus, COVID-19, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the increase in improperly discarded gloves and masks is an environmental concern as well as a health concern in the territory. The VIWMA urges everyone […]
SLIPPERY WHEN WET: VIWMA Closes Anguilla Dump Due To ‘Heavy Rains’
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) told solid waste haulers that the Anguilla Landfill is closed due to slippery road conditions caused by heavy rains recently affecting St. Croix. The landfill closure has prevented the transfer of residential solid waste from the Peters’ Rest Convenience Center (PRCC) causing it to be at […]
VIWMA: ‘Active Fire’ Reported At Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix … Again
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority reported an active fire at the Anguilla Landfill on Friday. “Virgin Islands Fire Service and VIWMA contractors and personnel are working expeditiously to bring the fire under control,” VIWMA spokeswoman Melody Rames said. “VIWMA advises the public and all haulers that landfill operations have been temporarily suspended. […]
VIWMA: ‘Active Fire’ Reported At Anguilla Landfill Friday Night (UPDATED)
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said an active fire was reported at the Anguilla Landfill at 11:04 p.m. Friday. “The fire is located on the east corner of the Landfill,” VIWMA spokeswoman Melody Rames said. “Virgin Islands Fire Service and VIWMA contractors and personnel are working expeditiously to bring the fire under control.” VIWMA advised the public and all […]
Don’t Be A Burglary Victim This Holiday Season: Hide TV, Appliance Boxes: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor is urging the public to avoid becoming a burglary victim this holiday season. It is proven nationally that burglaries spike during the Christmas season. The VIPD is urging the community not to place the empty boxes of appliances and televisions in front of their homes for trash pickup. […]
VIWMA Looking To Open Anguilla Landfill After Three Days Of Closings Due To Rainy Weather
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Interim Executive Director Adrian Wade Taylor today took steps to mitigate road conditions inside the Anguilla landfill that were hazardous for solid waste haulers. Ongoing inclement weather caused a three-day temporary closure at the facility which adversely affected the St. Croix public. “The slope inside the land […]