VIWMA ADVISES COMMUNITY OF COLLAPSED SEWER LINE

(St. Thomas, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community of a collapsed sewer line near Annas Fancy 1 Crown Prince Quarter. This situation is causing sewer system issues in the downtown area, which may lead to manhole overflows.

VIWMA advises residents to avoid standing water in the affected areas. 

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we work diligently to resolve the issue.

For updates or further assistance, please contact the Division of Wastewater at (340) 715-9151 or Communications Management at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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08-21-2025

VIWMA ANNOUNCES TERRITORY-WIDE HURRICANE RESIDENTIAL WHITE GOODS AND BULK WASTE CLEAN-UP

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will host a Territory-wide Hurricane Residential White Goods and Bulk Waste Clean-up from Saturday, August 23, 2025, to Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

Residents are encouraged to bring bulk waste items, such as furniture, mattresses, carpets, grills, and other bulky items, as well as white goods such as stoves, dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, water heaters, and other appliances, to the following locations:

VIWMA would like to remind residents that Commercial Waste, Construction Debris, Electronic Devices, Fats, Green Waste, and Used Motor/ Cooking Oil are not permitted at the bin sites. These items must be disposed of at the landfills and transfer station, noting that temporary suspensions may be in effect.

VIWMA thanks the community in advance for their participation.

For more information, contact Ms. Stevens at 340-473-0246 (St. Thomas/ Water Island), Mr. Lake at   340-244-9242 (Peter’s Rest Convenience Center), Ms. Tyson at 340-642-9517, or Mr. Jacobs at 340-626-7768 (Anguilla Landfill), Ms. Powel (Susannaberg Transfer Station) at 340-473-9845, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for updates

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08-08-2025

VIWMA LANDFILLS AND CONVENIENCE CENTERS CLOSED DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to inform the community that landfills, and convenience centers territory wide will be closed today due to hazardous weather conditions caused Hurricane Erin. The Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John will also be closed.

For more information, 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, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

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08-17-2025

VIWMA ANNOUNCES ASPHALT RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION IN CHRISTIANSTED TOWN

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community that on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the intersection of King Street and Watergut Street (Bassin Triangle) in Christiansted will be closed for asphalt restoration and rehabilitation.

During this time, vehicular traffic will not be allowed on Watergut Street heading north towards D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace (Redbrick). Traffic detours will be conducted as follows:

• Entering Christiansted/Seaborne Airlines Svend Aage Ovesen Seaplane Terminal:
  • From Northside Road (Richmond Post Office): Take the first left after Olympic Rent-A-Car, continue to J&W Grocery (Wanda’s Restaurant), which will lead to Watergut Street by the Watergut shanty.
  • Continue east at the King Street/Watergut Street intersection (normal route).
  • Use the Aloy “Wenty” Nielsen Bypass (Christiansted Bypass) onto Peter’s Farm Road (Christiansted cemetery) and make a right turn on King Street by the Jiffy Grocery store.

• Exiting of Christiansted:
  • From King Street, make a right turn on West Street by Pickard Laundry and then a left turn at United Sporting Goods (Valmy Thomas) (West Street/Watergut Street intersection), proceed straight toward the “Redbrick Housing Community” (passing Wanda’s Restaurant through Richmond, then up to Olympic Rent-A-Car, making a right turn onto Northside Road).
  • Alternatively, use Company Street to King Street and continue west (normal route).

Motorists are asked to slow down when travelling in the area where road barricades are installed, and flagmen are posted.

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

For more information, 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.. For updates, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter.

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08-06-2025