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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…

John McCarthy June 30, 2019

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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…

VI Free Press June 18, 2019

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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…

VI Free Press May 30, 2019

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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…

VI Free Press May 28, 2019

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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…

VI Free Press May 23, 2019

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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…

VI Free Press April 26, 2019

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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…

John McCarthy February 28, 2019

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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…

John McCarthy February 13, 2019

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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…

John McCarthy January 21, 2019

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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…

John McCarthy January 19, 2019