(Virgin Islands) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (“Authority”) announces a temporary abbreviated schedule for solid waste disposal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Authority is establishing additional safeguards to aid in the reduction of community spread, thus, minimizing contact between our staff and the public.

Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Solid Waste disposal at the following facilities will adhere to the following operating hours:

• Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix will be open 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas will be open 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John will be open 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Peter’s Rest Convenience Center on St. Croix will be open 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Mandahl Convenience Center on St. Thomas will be open 6:00 am to 4:00 pm

In an effort to employ the Authority’s social distancing protocol and minimize social contact with our most vulnerable population, the VIWMA has suspended the Special Needs Bulk Waste Collection Program.  Seniors and the disabled are asked to please hold bulky items until further notice.

Wastewater disposal at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant on St. Thomas remains closed to finalize repairs to the septage receiving areas.

The VIWMA will continue to update the public.  Residents are reminded to contact the Authority at 340-712-4962 or 340-715-9500 with any questions or concerns.

For more information, contact the Office 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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(U.S. Virgin Islands) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, in accordance with CDC and Virgin Islands Department of Health recommendations to practice social distancing and avoid in-person contact, is requesting that all pending bid packages be submitted electronically.

The VIWMA recently issued bid packages for various projects and effective immediately all open solicitations shall be accepted via email only. The solicitations shall adhere to the previously established date and time as indicated on the respective advertisement.

Please forward the completed document to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Authority is taking these and other steps necessary to minimize community spread and ensure that our valued employees are protected from the transmittal of Covid-19. We thank the community for their understanding and cooperation as we face this medical threat together.

For more information, contact the VIWMA Office 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 Twitter.

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The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community and solid waste haulers that the Anguilla Landfill is closed due to slippery road conditions caused by heavy rains recently affecting St. Croix. 

The landfill closure has prevented the transfer of residential solid waste from the Peters’ Rest Convenience Center (PRCC) causing it to be at capacity, thus, unable to accept additional residential solid waste material and requiring its temporary closure.

In the interim, haulers are asked to hold waste until officially notified of the resumption of operations at the landfill.  Residents who utilize the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center can utilize the Mon Bijou bin site until notified of the reopening of PRCC through VIWMA public announcements.

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

The VIWMA will continue to update the public.  Residents are reminded to contact the Authority at 340-712-4962 or 340-715-9500 with any questions or concerns.

For more information, contact the Office 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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(St. Thomas, USVI) – March 19, 2020 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises St. Thomas septage haulers and residents that the septage receiving area at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant is closed through March 30, 2020.  

The temporary closure is required to perform repairs to the septage receiving areas.  The VIWMA apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Office 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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