VIMA ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN SCRAP METAL WASTE DISPOSAL SCHEDULE

(St. Croix, USVI) – 12/03/2020 The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the St. Croix community that effective immediately, scrap metal will only be accepted at the Anguilla Landfill Monday through Saturday.  There will be no scrap metal disposal on Sundays. 

Residents, including towing companies, are reminded that vehicles must be drained of all fluids and the battery and tires must be removed prior to disposal at the landfill. Please follow the instructions of the landfill staff and dispose of metals in the designated area only. Disposal of mixed waste is strictly prohibited.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and 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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12/03/2020

VIWMA ADDRESSES DISTRIBUTION OF WASTE HAULERS VENDOR PAYMENTS

(US Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) was created in 2004 to provide solid waste and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to protect public health and preserve the environment of the U.S. Virgin Islands. VIWMA considers our contracted solid waste service providers as a valuable part of our operations and an asset to the Territory. 

Since late October, when Governor Bryan signed into law Act 8381, appropriating $15 million to pay outstanding VIWMA vendor debts, almost every solid waste service provider who performed services since the Authority’s inception has contacted our Solid Waste or Finance division and made some claim of outstanding accounts payable owed to their company. VIWMA and its Board of Director’s has a responsibility to be good stewards of the Government of the Virgin Island’s limited financial resources, and as such has been working with contractors to review invoices and determine their validity.

The Act states that “Not later than 10 (ten) days after the enactment of this act, the Waste Management Authority shall submit a list of all waste haulers and landfill operators owed outstanding vendor payments along with the debt owed to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Not later than 30 days after the funds appropriated have been allotted, the Waste Management Authority shall provide a report to the Legislature documenting the payment to the waste haulers and landfill operators.”

VIWMA has been in constant communication with OMB to ensure that approved invoices for all vendors will be finalized and submitted for payment within the timeframe outlined in the bill.

For additional information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-643-0410 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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11/24/2020

(US Virgin Islands) November 25, 2020 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the following hours of operation surrounding the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Landfills:
The Susannaberg Transfer Station along with the Bovoni and Anguilla landfills will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020. Each location will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Administrative Offices:
All administrative offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27, 2020 and resume regular business hours on Monday, November 30, 2020.  

The management and staff of the VIWMA wishes everyone a joyful and safe holiday. As you attend holiday gatherings with family and friends please be mindful to properly dispose of your trash.

For additional information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-643-0410 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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11/25/2020

VIWMA ANOUNCES THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(US Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of operation hours for solid waste facilities and administrative offices on the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thursday November 26, 2020.

The Susannaberg Transfer Station along with the Bovoni and Anguilla landfills will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Each location will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, November 27.

All administrative offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will resume regular business hours Friday, November 27.

The management and staff of the VIWMA wishes everyone a joyful and safe holiday. As you attend holiday gatherings with family and friends please be mindful to properly dispose of your trash.

For additional information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-643-0410 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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11/24/2020

11/24/2020