CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said it began cleaning up the Cotton Valley public bin site on Tuesday and it should be completed by next Friday. The cleanup is a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Works and the Authority. The cleanup will improve the aesthetics of the site thus […]
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VIWMA: Scrap Metal Yard For Junk Vehicles Will Be Closed On Sundays Now
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advised solid waste haulers that the section of the scrap metal yard that collects and stores vehicles will be closed on Sundays. Vehicles will only be accepted at the scrap metal section during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturdays. Vehicles […]
VIWMA Says Garbage Collection On St. John Delayed By No Barges
CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that there will be a delay in the collection of solid waste at bin sites on St. John because barge services are currently not available. Regular collection will resume as soon as normal barge service begins again, according to VIWMA. The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team […]
VIWMA Says Cancryn Pump Station Is Back Online in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that service to the Cancryn Pump Station has been restored and remains in operation. “Residents and businesses are reminded to refrain from pouring liquid grease and various personal products down the drain,” VIWMA said. “These items can and do impact operations at the Authority’s […]
VIWMA: ‘Mechanical Failure’ Shuts Down Cancryn Pump Station on St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the Cancryn Pump Station is temporarily offline due to mechanical failure. VIWMA’s contract partners and staff are working to repair and place the pump station back online since Friday. Updates on changes that may affect public health and the environment will be provided, […]
VIWMA Garbage Facilities To Be Closed Christmas, New Years Day
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that all solid waste facilities to include the authority’s landfills, transfer stations and convenience centers territory-wide will be closed as follows: LANDFILLS, TRANSFER STATIONS & CONVENIENCE CENTERS People are encouraged to use the VIWMA 24-Hour Hotline at 844-WMA-USVI (844- 962-8784) to report solid waste and […]
VIWMA: We’ve Moved To Old Patalidis Building In Gallows Bay
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that it has moved to a temporary office in Gallows Bay (in the old Patalidis building). The office houses VIWMA’s Compliance Management and Environmental Enforcement, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology and Payroll divisions. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The […]
VIWMA Says Sewage Treatment Plant In Estate Bovoni Is Now Open
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the sewage receiving area at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant has reopened in St. Thomas. The Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Estate Bovoni. VIWMA said it thanks “the community for their patience and cooperation.” For additional information, contact Communications […]
VIWMA: We’re Unblocking Sewer Line at Brookman Road and Price Mart in Nadir
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said it and contractors are working diligently to address a blocked sewer line in the wooded area between Brookman Road and Price Mart. Sewage is currently being rerouted to a secondary channel in the Estate Nadir gut system. Residents should avoid standing water in the […]
VIWMA Shuts Down Waste Treatment Plant At Mangrove Lagoon In St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the sewage receiving area at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant on St. Thomas is closed until further notice. The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team said that it “truly apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause and would like to thank the community […]