VIWMA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL HURRICANE CLEAN-UP

(U.S. Virgin Islands) August 31, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents that the Annual Hurricane Clean-up will be held Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th.

Additional 20-yard bins will be placed at the below designated locations to accept bulk waste, white goods and household waste.

Bulk waste is defined as large, bulky household items, such as mattresses, furniture, cabinets, shelving, doors, and plywood. White goods include such items as stoves, dryers, washing machines, refrigerators and water heaters. Household waste consists of food scraps, paper, product packaging, clothing, etc.

Commercial Waste, Electronic Devices, Fats, Oils and Grease, Green Waste and Hazardous Waste will not be accepted at these sites and must go to the landfills.

Seniors and persons with disabilities may call Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to arrange for special pick-up (limited amounts).

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The VIWMA hotline is available 24/7:  844-962-8784. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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  08/31/2021

CANCRYN WASTEWATER PUMP STATION SEWER LINE BREAK

(St. Thomas) August 24, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents that the main 24-inch wastewater sewer line from the Cancryn pump station ruptured at the junction of the Moravian Highway and Judy Gomez Highway between Pueblo Supermarket and Bellows International.

Repairs to the line will begin this week with traffic control assistance from the Department of Public Works. Motorists are advised to slow down and heed safety warnings while traversing this intersection. Pedestrians should avoid any standing water in the area. The VIWMA apologizes for the inconvenience.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The VIWMA hotline is available 24/7:  844-962-8784. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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  08/24/2021

VIWMA ANNOUNCES LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(Virgin Islands) August 30, 2021 – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the following hours of operation on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

The VIWMA would like to remind St. Thomas residents that metals are not accepted at the Bovoni Landfill on Sundays.

The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Labor Day.

Please call 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784) to report illegal dumping, sewage overflow or service interruption. For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 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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  08/30/2021

VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO CLOSE ALTONA BIN SITE

(St. Thomas) August 23, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents on St. Thomas that the Estate Altona residential bin site will be permanently closed effective Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Area residents are encouraged to dispose of their household trash at the Llanclos and Cancryn bin locations.

VIWMA thanks the community in advance for their cooperation.

Please call 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784) to report illegal dumping, sewage overflow or service interruption. For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 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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  08/23/2021