Press Releases

 

VIWMA UPDATE ON ANNA'S RETREAT ONGOING REPAIRS

 

(St. Thomas, USVI) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public of ongoing sewer repairs to the Anna’s Retreat area. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid standing water in the affected locations.

The VIWMA is diligently working to complete the necessary repairs. We understand the inconvenience that this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we resolve the matter. 

To report emergencies, including dislodged and backed-up manholes, sewage overflows, or service interruptions, please call 340-715-9151 or 340-513-0255. 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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10-07-2024

 

VIWMA TEAM RESTORES SERVICE TO LBJ PUMP STATION

 

(St. Croix) USVI - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community that the LBJ Pump Station is now operational. The manhole overflows near the Christiansted Harbor, which were previously caused by mechanical issues, have been resolved, and the area has been thoroughly cleaned.

The VIWMA extends its gratitude to its Wastewater team, the Virgin Islands Fire Service, and the Department of Public Works for their dedicated efforts in restoring the station and managing cleanup operations.

The VIWMA thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

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, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

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10-05-2024

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES GREEN WASTE ACCEPTANCE FROM COMMERCIAL HAULERS AT THE BOVONI LANDFILL

 

(US. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that green waste will be accepted from commercial haulers at the Bovoni Landfill on Monday, August 19, 2024, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and Friday, August 23, 2024, from 8 am – 12 pm.

 

The Authority thanks the community in advance for their patience and cooperation.

 

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, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

 

 

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08-18-2024

 

LBJ PUMP STATION TEMPORARILY OFF-LINE

 

(St. Croix) USVI - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that the LBJ Pump Station is temporarily off-line due to mechanical problems, which caused manholes near the Christiansted Harbor to overflow.

The VIWMA’s staff along with the VI Fire Service and the Department of Health is working diligently to bring the station back online and mitigate cleanup efforts as soon as possible.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid any standing water in the area. The VIWMA staff thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

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, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

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10-04-2024

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES RESIDENTIAL GREEN WASTE ACCEPTED FROM TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO EXTENDED TO AUGUST 22, 2024

 

(US. Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will continue accepting green waste based on feedback from the community until Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the following sites territory-wide:

 

St. Thomas – Nazareth, and Cancryn Bin Sites (7 am – 3 pm) – specially marked bins  St. Croix – Anguilla Landfill (7 am – 3 pm)

St. John – Susannaberg Transfer Station (7 am – 3 pm)

 

The Authority thanks the community in advance for their patience and cooperation.

 

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, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

 

 

 

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08-18-2024

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