FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said residents reported a “possible” sewer leak in the West End St. Croix town on Monday. Wastewater crews were dispatched to Frederiksted town, but the situation was abated by the time the crews arrived at the scene. “As of Wednesday morning, conditions at the location remain stable, […]
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VIWMA Advises Public On Efforts To Reduce Sewage Flow Near Savan Gut
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said it wanted to advise the St. Thomas community of the Authority’s ongoing measures to mitigate the effects of the sewage flow affecting the homes and businesses in the vicinity of the Savan Gut. The Authority has performed temporary repairs, will begin point repairs, and has […]
Firefighters Battle Fire At Scrap Metal Section of Anguilla Landfill Today
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said the Scrap Metal Section of the Anguilla Landfill has been on fire since 3 a.m. today. “The Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS), VIWMA contractors and personnel are on scene,” VIWMA said. “VIFS is currently working to contain and suppress the fire.” VIWMA notified all solid waste […]
While Anguilla Landfill Blazes, VIWMA Says Keep ‘Bulky Waste At Home’
FREDERIKSTED — Firefighters are again fighting a blaze at the Anguilla Landfill that began Monday morning. The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said that an active fire began at the Anguilla Landfill at 5:30 a.m. on Monday and was extinguished at 7:30 p.m. But the fire has since reignited, according to VIWMA. “The Virgin Islands […]
VIWMA Notifies Public of Bin Site Relocation in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that the bins near the old Tropical Motors site will be relocated north of their current location. “The bins will be reduced to one six-yard bin instead of the customary two six-yard bins,” according to VIWMA. The Authority people with apartment buildings of […]
Main Water Line Breaks At Mangrove Wastewater Treatment Plant In Bovoni
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that a main water line broke near the entrance road to the Bovoni Landfill in St. Thomas on Wednesday. The Nadir and Bovoni pump stations are affected by this “force main break” at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater treatment plant and have been shut-down until repairs […]
VIWMA on St. Croix Opens New Office In Estate Glynn
MID-ISLAND, ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that its new office is located at #252 Estate Glynn. The office houses VIWMA’s Communications Management, Compliance Management, Engineering, Executive Office, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel and Payroll Divisions. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to […]
Waste Haulers Advised That Bovoni Landfill Will Not Take Scrap Metal Until June
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Padvises said that scrap metal collection at the Bovoni Landfill is on hold effective immediately, as the refuse site is over capacity in its scrap metal area and cannot accept any additional metal at this time. In the interim maintenance of the scrap metal area […]
VIWMA Tells Solid Waste Haulers In Territory To Secure Garbage Loads
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) asked “all commercial solid waste haulers and residents to secure and cover solid waste, extending above vehicle’s side walls/hauling bed, before transporting to the appropriate solid waste disposal facility. “ “Covering and securing waste helps to protect human health, the environment and minimizes wind-blown waste that […]
VIWMA: Scrap Metal Yard Closed Saturdays and Sundays ‘Until Further Notice’
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advised solid waste haulers Friday that the section of the scrap metal yard that collects and stores scrap metal to include vehicles will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. Vehicles will only be accepted at the Scrap Metal section during the hours of […]