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(St. Thomas VI) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Preserving Paradise team announces that the Nadir Hill community will join with the thousands of other households in the Territory who receive house-to-house municipal solid waste collection. The Authority will close and remove the small 8-yard bin site in the area effective November 26^th and house to house collection will begin on Monday, December 2, with collections every Monday thereafter.

If your home is scheduled for house-to-house collection, please note you are allowed a maximum of two (2) 64-gallon trash receptacles placed curbside. In the case of apartment buildings up to 4 (four) units, you are allowed a maximum of one (1) 64-gallon receptacle per unit.

For buildings with more than 4 (four) units including commercial and industrial structures, owners are reminded, the law requires them to utilize a private permitted and licensed waste hauler to collect and dispose waste. It is a criminal offence to dispose commercial or business waste at a public bin site. Citations for this unlawful behavior begins at $1,000 per violation.

The VIWMA requests all residents to please prepare your household waste properly for disposal. Place your household waste in a sealed bag, place it in a securely closed receptacle. Also, clean and sanitize your receptacles regularly.

Residents who dispose of sharp items, such as diabetic testing or insulin needles, please place your sharps in a plastic container before putting it in the household trash. When disposing of household cooking oil, place the cooled oil in a securely covered container before putting it in your household waste.

For more information about solid waste collection call 844-962-8784. You can also contact the VIWMA 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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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11 21/19

(Frederiksted, St. Croix) Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises the public that VIWMA will be performing repairs on a sewer line lateral on King Street in Frederiksted across from the Lost Dog Pub. Work will commence on Monday, November 18^th at 6 p.m. and is expected to be completed at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19^th.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane within the limits of the construction area. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution in the area. The motoring public is also asked to consider the use of alternate routes to avoid the impacted area. Residents with respiratory difficulties are advised to avoid the area.

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 more information, contact the VIWMA 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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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11 21/19

(St. Croix, USVI) – October 10, 2019 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (“VIWMA” or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the fire which was reported on Tuesday, October 8^th at Anguilla Landfill has been suppressed and normal operations have resumed as of 1pm Wednesday, October 9^th. The Landfill stands ready to accept commercial and public Solid Waste including metals, however no green waste will be accepted at this time.

Haulers contracted to collect commercial solid waste, household waste, as well as waste from public bin sites have also resumed normal operations. The public is asked to exercise patience as there may be slight collection delays with house-to-house pickups. Haulers are asked to exercise caution at the landfill and follow the instructions of the landfill personnel.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for any inconvenience derived from the recent landfill closure. We thank the community for their continued patience and cooperation.

If you need additional information, please feel free to 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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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10 11/19

(US Virgin Islands) October 21, 2019 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or the Authority) reminds the general public, as well as commercial haulers, to cover loose waste in their personal truck beds and on all commercial vehicles when driving on Virgin Islands’ roads.

According to Virgin Islands Code, Title 19 Chapter 56 § 1563, “No person shall haul or transport loose waste such as paper, rags, ashes or other material of such kind as to be subject to be blown about by the wind or otherwise scattered in such manner as to litter the streets or other public places.”

Failure to comply can result in fines of $ 1,000.00 for each offense or imprisonment for up to 180 days or both.

The VIWMA is imploring our community to do all they can to keep our islands free of litter and trash and join us in our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint.

To report illegal dumping call our hotline at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784).

For more information, contact the VIWMA 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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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10 11/19

(St. Croix, USVI) – October 10, 2019 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (“VIWMA” or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the fire which was reported on Tuesday October 8 at Anguilla Landfill has been suppressed and normal operations have resumed as of 1pm Wednesday, October 9. The Landfill stands ready to accept commercial and public Solid Waste including metals, however no green waste will be accepted at this time.

Haulers contracted to collect commercial solid waste, household waste, as well as waste from public bin sites have also resumed normal operations. The public is asked to exercise patience as there may be slight collection delays with house to house pickups. Haulers are asked to exercise caution at the landfill and follow the instructions of the landfill personnel.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for any inconvenience derived from the recent landfill closure. We thank the community for their continued patience and cooperation

.If you need additional information, please feel free to 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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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10 10/19

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