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VIWMA ASKS COMMERCIAL HAULERS AND RESIDENTS TO HOLD THEIR GREEN WASTE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

(ST. CROIX, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the St. Croix and St. Thomas community that green waste and seaweed are not be accepted at the Landfills.

 

Haulers are reminded not to dump mixed waste at the landfill as green waste commingled with solid waste could cause fires.  Waste haulers are asked to follow the instructions of landfill personnel.  Failure to follow established landfill policies, rules and instructions of VIWMA personnel and its contractors shall result in loss of disposal privileges. 

 

The public and haulers are asked to hold green waste and seaweed until further notice.

 

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause and would like to thank the VIWMA staff, contractors and the public for helping us put safety first.  For more information, contact the Division of Communications Management at 340-643-0410 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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