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VIWMA TO INCREASE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026

 

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) in cooperation with Engineering Design Technologies, Inc. (EDT) and Gulf Coast Underground, LLC (GCU), will be performing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspections of the Sanitary Sewer Lines in Christiansted in the vicinity of the Boardwalk area starting on Monday, December 15th, 2025.

 

The EDT/GCU Crews will be accessing manholes to insert robots into the sewer lines to perform the inspections to gather information regarding the existing conditions of the infrastructure.

 

The EDT/GCU personnel will be uniformed and carry identification, and our crew will be working to minimize impacts on local businesses and residents.

 

AT NO TIME WILL FIELD CREWS HAVE TO ENTER YOUR BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE.

 

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we’re working in your neighborhood.  If needed, please contact us for more information on the work being conducted in your area.

 

Project Manager: Coleman Miller (251) 518-9771

Field Crew Emergency Contact: Jacob Owen (205) 580-0493

Senior VIWMA Engineer: Will Hensel (340) 244-5988

 

Call 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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12-12-2025

 

VIWMA TO INCREASE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026

 

(Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to inform the community that an additional $1.25 will be added to the commercial solid waste tipping fee, increasing the overall fee from $6.25 to $7.50 per cubic yard, effective January 1, 2026.

 

The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission-mandated fee is essential for improving the Virgin Islands' environment and goes beyond mere waste processing; the financial support enables the VIWMA to maintain high standards of waste management, ensuring that solid waste is processed in an environmentally responsible manner.

 

The funds generated from the tipping fees help support vital operations at the three VIWMA disposal facilities: the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix, the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas, and the Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John, where the fees are assessed. The fees will help cover the cost of waste disposal (e.g., operations, equipment purchases, environmental monitoring, and more).

 

This is a step toward a cleaner, healthier Virgin Islands and will improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

 

For more information, please contact Mrs. Anniesha Barnes at 340-712-4962 or 340-626-5159. Alternatively, you can reach 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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12-05-2025

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES HOUSE-TO-HOUSE COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR MON BIJOU COMMUNITY

 

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to inform the community that, effective immediately, it will begin house-to-house collection in the Mon Bijou community.

 

In an effort to better serve our residents and address the recent delays experienced on the Mon Bijou route, the collection schedule will temporarily shift from its usual Friday service to Tuesdays. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to improve waste management services and ensure a cleaner environment for all residents.

 

We understand that any schedule changes can create inconvenience, and we appreciate the community's understanding and cooperation as we implement this adjustment. Once a revised schedule is finalized, we will ensure that the public is promptly informed of all necessary details.

 

We thank you for your continued support as we work towards providing efficient waste management services in the Virgin Islands.

 

For more information, please contact Mrs. Anniesha Barnes at 340-712-4959 or 340-626-5159. Alternatively, you can reach 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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12-09-2025

 

VIWMA SCHEDULED TO CONTINUE ESSENTIAL SEWER LINE REPAIRS IN ANNAS RETREAT "NEW TUTU"

 

(St. Thomas, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that sewer line repairs will take place along the route from 173-157 to 173-164 in Annas Retreat, “New Tutu.” This work is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, through Monday, November 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, one lane of the road will be closed. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution, reduce their speed, and follow the instructions given by road crew members or traffic personnel on-site.

 

VIWMA apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve the territory’s wastewater infrastructure.

 

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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Map of 173-157 to 173-164 Annas Retreat, "New Tutu"

173 164

 

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11-15-2025

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