(St. John, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises the St. John community that there will be a delay in the collection of solid waste at the bin sites on St. John due to a delay in barge services.

Regular collection will resume as soon as normal barge service recommences.

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 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.

(St. Thomas, VI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the Cancryn Pump Station is temporarily offline due to mechanical failure. The Authority’s contract partners and staff are working to repair and place the pump station back online.

Updates on changes that may affect public health and the environment will be provided.

Residents and businesses are asked to refrain from pouring liquid grease and various personal products down the drain. These items can and do impact operations at the Authority’s pump stations and wastewater treatment facilities.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team truly apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.

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(St. Thomas, VI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that service to the Cancryn Pump Station has been restored and remains in operation.

Residents and businesses are reminded to refrain from pouring liquid grease and various personal products down the drain. These items can and do impact operations at the Authority’s pump stations and wastewater treatment facilities.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team would like to thank the community for their cooperation and support.

For more information, 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.

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises the community of its temporary Gallows Bay (in the old Patalidis building) office location. The office houses VIWMA’s Compliance Management and Environmental Enforcement, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology and Payroll divisions. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team can be reached at 340-712-4962 or 340-719-1835 (new). Residents are encouraged to utilize the VIWMA 24-Hour Hotline at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784) to report solid waste and wastewater related emergencies. We’re here to better serve you.

For more information, 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.