VIWMA TEAM TO BEGIN REPAIRS ON COLLAPSED SEWER LINE IN OLD HOSPITAL GROUNDS

(ST. CROIX, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of a collapsed 8” sewer line, which has led to a manhole overflow in the #2 Old Hospital Grounds (American Legion Hall) area.

VIWMA staff and contractors will begin work to repair the collapsed section of sewer line to cease wastewater overflow on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Residents are asked to avoid the standing water in the vicinity of #2 Old Hospital Grounds (area above Gallows Bay Dock). The Authority advises the motoring public to traverse with caution or consider the use of alternate routes near the impacted area.

Deodorization will be administered locally to minimize odor impact to residents.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.
For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06 30/18

VIWMA PROVIDES UPDATE ON BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH VEOLIA

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has had a long working relationship with Veolia. The Authority regrets the public position that Veolia has taken in recent weeks, particularly in light of the significant payment the VIWMA has made to Veolia, without condition in March of this year.

Upon Veolia’s request to transition operations back to the Waste Management Authority, we began evaluating our options for the successful operation of the St. Croix and St. Thomas contracted wastewater treatment facilities which will result in a large cost savings for the Authority. The Waste Management Authority successfully operates its six other facilities without the use of a third-party vendor.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services to the people of the Virgin Islands and would like to thank the community for their continued support.

For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06  15/18

VIWMA TEAM ANNOUNCES EMANCIPATION DAY & FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of the hours of operation for the VIWMA’s facilities and administrative offices in observance of the Emancipation Day and Fourth of July Holidays.

LANDFILLS, TRANSFER STATIONS (TS) and CONVENIENCE CENTERS (CCs)

All administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2017 and Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of these holidays. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority’s management and staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Emancipation Day and Fourth of July.

For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06  30/18

VIWMA TEAM MONITORING BOVONI LANDFILL FIRE THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTROL

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or Authority) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the Bovoni Landfill experienced a fire that is currently under control. The Virgin Islands Fire Service and VIWMA contractors continue to monitor the situation.

The VIWMA will provide updates on any changes that may affect the public and haulers from utilizing the Solid Waste Facility.

The Authority will also continue to provide updates regarding changes that may affect public health and the environment. Motorists are advised to avoid traveling along the Bovoni Road until further notice.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Office of Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06  13/18