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VIWMA BUSINESS CITATION UPDATE

 

(U.S. V. I.) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is placing a territory wide moratorium on solid waste violation citations issued to businesses until Monday, July 29, 2024. VIWMA will again launch a media campaign to further educate the public. Please familiarize yourself and your business associates with sections of the V.I. Code Title 19 § 1563 (1) below.

 

Illegal dumping at any of the VIWMA Bin Sites or Convenience Centers where signs are prominently displayed per VI Code Title 19 § 1563 (1) is prohibited and subject to the issuance of a citation after this amnesty period.

 

Title 19, Virgin Islands Code, Subsection 1560-200 (b), shall be responsible for collecting their own waste or procuring a commercial collection service for transportation to an approved disposal site.

 

Title 19, Virgin Islands Code 1560-2 (k) No business or commercial establishment shall use public waste or storage containers for any waste generated in the conduct of business or on their premises. Such establishments shall provide and maintain suitable containers as required by Division 2 of these regulations.

 

If you need more information or would like the VIWMA Enforcement and Compliance Team to visit your business and discuss these regulations, please contact our Director of Enforcement, Mr. Anderson Poleon, Sr. at 340-712-4962, 340-712-4973 or 340-642-4372 (St. Croix) or 340-715-9100 (St. Thomas/St. John).

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6-17-2024

 

CANCRYN PUMP STATION CURRENTLY OFFLINE DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE

 

(St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Cancryn Pump Station is currently offline due to equipment failure.

 

This may affect sewer systems in the downtown area causing the overflow of manholes. VIWMA advises the residents to avoid any standing water in the affected area.

 

The VIWMA is working to address the necessary repairs and thanks the community for their cooperation and patience.

 

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. It’s Our Home! Let’s Keep It Clean!

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6-13-2024

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDLE

 

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the hours of operation for VIWMA's Landfills, Transfer Station, Convenience Centers, and administrative offices on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday as follows:

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The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.

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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5-24-2024

 

VIWMA ST. THOMAS FRENCHTOWN SEWER LINE UPDATE

 

(U.S. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is currently working in the St. Thomas Frenchtown Community/Joseph Aubain Ball Park area clearing sewage lines. During this time, the VIWMA is asking the public to please traverse the area with caution and avoid parking over manholes and grated areas.

The VIWMA continues to remind residents who own businesses in the area to follow the law as it applies to the proper disposal of used cooking oil. It is against the law to dispose of used commercial fats, oils, or grease (FOG) at public bin sites. VIWMA also reminds business owners and residents not to flush wipes, fats, oils and grease in the drain or toilet system. Additionally, VI Code Title 19 Chapter 56 § 1555 (e) and (b) states all businesses producing waste oil must have an authorized permitted hauler to dispose of the used product. Violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/ or 180 days imprisonment. To obtain a listing of permitted haulers, private plumbing contractors or to report illegal dumping call the Territorial Manager of Wastewater Operations. Keith Smith at 340-244-4834, 340-712-4962 (St. Croix) or 340-715-9100 (St. Thomas/St. John).

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. It’s Our Home! Let’s Keep It Clean!

 

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1-11-2024

 

CANCRYN PUMP STATION CURRENTLY OFFLINE DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND HEAVY RAINFALL

 

(St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Cancryn Pump Station is currently offline due to a loss of electrical power and heavy rainfall.

This situation may lead to sewer system issues in the downtown area, potentially causing manhole overflows. VIWMA advises residents to avoid any standing water in the affected area.

The VIWMA is working to address the necessary repairs and thanks the community for their cooperation and patience.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email communicatio

 

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5-23-2024

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