FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that it is no longer accepting green waste at the St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill. The public and all haulers are asked to hold their green waste until collection resumes on Monday, October 22, 2018. “The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for any […]
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VIWMA Closes St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill Due To ‘Heavy Smoke’
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that the St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill are now closed. The facilities were temporarily closed today due to heavy smoke caused by a fire which started in the mulch pile at the entrance of the facility on Sunday. The Virgin Islands Fire […]
DPNR Says It Is Monitoring Anguilla Landfill Fire, Warns People To Avoid Breathing Smoke
FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) said that it in monitoring the fire that began at the Anguilla Landfill in the early morning hours Sunday. The fire reportedly originated in the mulch section at the entrance to the Anguilla Landfill about 3 a.m. on Sunday, according to DPNR Commissioner Dawn Henry. […]
Fire Services, VIWMA Working To Bring Anguilla Landfill Fire Under Control
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said this morning there is an active fire in the mulch section at the entrance of the Anguilla Landfill. The fire ignited today at about 3 a.m., according to VIWMA. The Virgin Islands Fire Service, VIWMA contractors and staff are working expeditiously to bring the fire […]
VIWMA Restores LBJ Pump Station … Sewage Backing Up King Cross Street Monday
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the LBJ Pump Station returned to service on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 5:12 pm after corrective actions were taken. The VIWMA would like to thank its contractors and staff for their teamwork and commitment to getting the job done. A Virgin Islands Free […]
VIWMA: LBJ Pumping Station Is Off-Line Due To Mechanical-Electrical Failure
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 9:53 a.m., the LBJ Pump Station went off-line due to mechanical and electrical failure. The VIWMA contract partners and staff “are working to place a spare pump into service,” the Authority said. The Authority advises residents with compromised […]
Anguilla Landfill on Fire Again on St. Croix Today, Waste Management Authority Says
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that an active fire was reported at the Anguilla Landfill at 3:30 a.m. today. The Virgin Islands Fire Service and VIWMA contractors have worked to bring the fire under control and will continue to monitor the situation. The VIWMA said that it will provide updates […]
VIWMA Team Provides Update on Repairs to Permanently Cease Bypass in Anna’s Retreat
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that work began Saturday, at 392 Anna’s Retreat (Four Winds) in the vicinity of On the Run Service Station and Splash and Dash Car Wash. Contractor, Big Lee Repair and Tile, Inc., will be working to finalize repairs to permanently cease the bypass. “Traffic within […]
VIWMA Advises St. Thomas and St. John About Solid Waste Pickup Delays
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises the St. Thomas and St. John community that there has been a delay in the collection of municipal solid waste in the following districts: St. Thomas House-to-House (H2H or curbside) collection service: ▪ Old Tutu ▪ Anna’s Retreat & Parry Road […]
VIWMA Says It’s Trying To Permanently Cease Bypass in Anna’s Retreat
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of an ongoing bypass located at 392 Anna’s Retreat (Four Winds) in the vicinity of On the Run Service Station and Splash and Dash Car Wash. The Authority and its contractor have installed a temporary pump around system to minimize the bypass; […]