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