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VIWMA ANGUILLA LANDFILL REMAINS CLOSED; SUZANNABERG TRANSFER STATION RESUMES OPERATIONS FOLLOWING TS LAURA

(US Virgin Islands) August 23, 2020 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team advises the community and solid waste haulers that the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix remains closed due to deteriorated road conditions inside the facility caused by the recent passage of Tropical Storm Laura.

 

The Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John has resumed normal operations. The St. Thomas Bovoni Landfill continued its’ normal operations through the storm and remain open to the public.

 

Haulers on St. Croix are asked to hold all municipal solid waste. The Authority will continue to provide updates as conditions improve. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank the community for their continued patience and cooperation.

 

Please be reminded, the Authority remains on an abbreviated schedule for solid waste disposal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Landfills, convenience centers and the transfer station operating hours have been adjusted to minimize contact between our staff and the public in an effort to reduce the possibility of community spread. The adjusted hours are:

  • Anguilla Landfill, St. Croix 6:00 am to - 2:30 pm
  • Bovoni Landfill, St. Thomas 6:00 am to - 2:30 pm
  • Susannaberg Transfer Station, St. John - 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
  • Peter’s Rest Convenience Center, St. Croix - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Mandahl Convenience Center, St. Thomas - 6:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

Please call our hotline at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784) to report incidences of illegal dumping or to report a service problem. For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-643-0410 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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08/23 /2020

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