VIWMA ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the following hours of operation in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 31, 2021:

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

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or emailThis 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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  05/27/2021

ESTATE ADRIAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

(St. John) May 7, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents on St. John of an unpleasant odor due to a recent malfunction at the Estate Adrian Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The malfunctioning equipment has been replaced and the treatment plant is back in service.  The lingering odor is expected to dissipate over the next 24-48 hours.

The VIWMA apologizes to the residents of St. John who are affected. 

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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  05/07/2021

CROWN MOUNTAIN BIN SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT EXTENDED

(St. Thomas) May 10, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents on St. Thomas of the continuation of the improvement project at the residential bin site located at the top of Crown Mountain. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 29, 2021, is now slated for completion by June 1, 2021. The extension allows for the continuance of maintenance and upgrades to the site.

In the interim, area residents are encouraged to dispose of their household trash at the Caret Bay and Shibui bin locations.

VIWMA thanks the community in advance for their cooperation.

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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  05/10/2021

BOVONI LANDFILL SEAWEED ACCEPTANCE SCHEDULE

(St. Thomas) April 27, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that seaweed will only be accepted at the Bovoni Landfill on Thursdays and Fridays as per the following guidelines:

1. Loads will be accepted at the back of the Bovoni landfill by the western berm facing Bolongo Bay.
2. Utilize the old access road. Drive up to the top, veer to the left, go around the hill then proceed down the hill to the western berm.
3. Trucks are expected to turn around then reverse and off-load.
4. Everyone is asked to use caution when traversing the landfill

Businesses are reminded; it is against the law for waste generated at commercial establishments to be deposited at residential bin sites. 

VIWMA thanks the community in advance for their cooperation.

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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04/27/2021