ANGUILLA LANDFILL REMAINS CLOSED AS FIRE RESPONSE CONTINUES

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Anguilla Landfill will remain closed until further notice as response teams continue working to fully extinguish an active fire within the facility.

Emergency personnel and VIWMA operations crews have maintained continuous suppression efforts throughout the weekend. Although the fire has been significantly reduced, conditions inside the landfill remain unstable and unsafe for public access. Extending the closure is essential to protect residents, haulers, staff, and contractors, and to allow responders to complete their work without disruption.

Residents and commercial haulers are reminded not to enter or approach the landfill during this period. Unauthorized access puts individuals at risk and disrupts ongoing emergency operations.

VIWMA will continue to provide updates as conditions evolve and will announce the facility's reopening once it is safe to resume normal operations.

The Authority thanks the community for its patience, cooperation, and understanding as crews work to bring this incident to a safe resolution.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-08-2026

ACTIVE FIRE AT ANGUILLA LANDFILL

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is notifying the public of an active fire currently at the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix. In the interest of public safety and to allow emergency personnel to address the situation, the landfill has been temporarily closed.

The Authority urges residents and commercial haulers to refrain from accessing the facility during this time. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available and once normal operations can safely resume.

VIWMA appreciates the community’s cooperation and patience as response efforts continue.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates

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03-06-2026

ANGUILLA LANDFILL REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO ONGOING FIRE RESPONSE

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Anguilla Landfill will remain closed until further notice as crews continue to respond to an active fire within the facility.

Emergency personnel and VIWMA operations teams have been working diligently to contain and suppress the fire. While significant progress has been made, conditions remain unsafe for public access and normal landfill operations. The continued closure is necessary to protect the safety of residents, staff, and contractors, and to allow responders to complete suppression efforts without interruption.

The Authority urges residents and commercial haulers to refrain from accessing the facility during this time. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available and once normal operations can safely resume.

The Authority appreciates the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding as response efforts continue.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-07-2026

VIWMA IMPLEMENTS TEMPORARY HOUSE-TO-HOUSE WASTE COLLECTION PROCEDURES

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is advising residents of temporary adjustments to its house-to-house waste collection services.

VIWMA will collect household trash directly from residential barrels once all waste is securely bagged and placed inside the barrels. Residents are reminded not to place trash bags outside of the barrels, as only properly bagged waste contained within barrels will be collected.

This temporary measure will remain in effect until VIWMA receives its shipment of new trash carts. The Authority is working diligently to enhance and standardize waste collection services and appreciates the public’s cooperation during this transition period.

VIWMA will continue to keep the community informed regarding the arrival of the new trash carts and any updates to collection procedures.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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02-18-2026