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STATEMENT FROM THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ON RECENT ARSON INCIDENT

(U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) condemns in the strongest terms the recent arson that destroyed garbage trucks and essential heavy equipment belonging to a critical vendor contracted to address the backlog of house-to-house garbage collection on St. Croix. This unacceptable and unfortunate act demonstrates a blatant disregard for the rule of law, the livelihoods of hardworking individuals, and the well-being of the St. Croix community.

This malicious act has disrupted critical services and undermined efforts to restore timely waste collection for our residents. We are working closely with law enforcement and other agencies to support the investigation and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

VIWMA remains committed to overcoming this setback and fulfilling our mission of providing reliable waste management services for the Virgin Islands. We urge the community to remain vigilant and united as we address this matter together.

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01-13-2025

ST. CROIX HOUSE-TO-HOUSE COLLECTION HAULER CHANGE

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is announcing a change in its garbage hauling services as part of its ongoing efforts to provide efficient and reliable services to residents of the US Virgin Islands.

The VIWMA has hired a new contractor taking over garbage collection services, in the following neighborhoods: Ginger Thomas, Sunny Acres, Estate Diamond, Estate Strawberry, Estate Strawberry Hill, Estate Diamond Ruby, Estate Ruby, Estate Mary's Fancy, Estate Castle Coakley (Old & New), Estate Peter's Rest, Estate Sion Hill, Tan Tan Terrace, Estate Sion Farm, Estate Rattan (South), Estate Constitution Hill, Estate Annas Hope, Estate Herman Hill, Estate Catherine's Rest, Rosegate, Estate Humbug, Veteran's Land, Tamarind, Estate Cane Garden and Estate Work & Rest.

For more information about the change in garbage hauling services, residents can contact Collection Manager Michael Nathaniel at phone number 340-474-7683 or email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please do not hesitate to contact the Authority if garbage collection has not occurred in your neighborhood. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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01-08-2025

HOUSE-TO-HOUSE WASTE COLLECTION DELAYED ON ST. CROIX

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community of delays in house-to-house waste collection in the following areas:

Williams Delight
Prosperity
Concordia I, II, III
La Grange

Collection services for these areas are expected to be completed as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we are working to resume our regular service schedule.

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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12-11-2024

VIWMA ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OPERATIONS SCHEDULE

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to inform the community of the following hours of operation in observance of Christmas Day, Christmas Second Day, New Year’s Day and Three Kings Day holidays.

Additionally, the administrative offices on St. Croix will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for New Year’s Eve and on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Crucian Christmas Festival Food, Arts and Crafts Fair. Administrative offices territory wide will be closed on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Crucian Christmas Festival Children’s Parade.

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During closures, residents are asked to take their household waste to the nearest bin site, either Cotton Valley, Concordia or the Peter's Rest Convenience Center.

The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and joyous holiday season.

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11-20-2024

VIWMA ADVISES THE COMMUNITY OF A SEWER LINE INSTALLATION OF #53 KING STREET/QUEEN CROSS

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that on Monday December 2, 2024, the sewer line at #53 King Street (commercial complex), Christiansted town, will be replaced (new lateral/service sewer line installation).

On the date when the sewer line is being installed, vehicular parking will not be allowed from King Street/Queen Cross Street to Queen Cross Street/Strand Street. Traffic, including Service vehicles, going to:

1. Christiansted Boardwalk, Comanche Hotel, Caravelle Casino should take Watergut Street to Watergut Street/King Cross Street and then park in the Government Parking Lot (corner of King Cross Street/Strand Street)

Pedestrian traffic will be limited to the sidewalk on the west side of Queen Cross Street.

Due to WAPA underground secondary electrical power conduits located in the vicinity of the lateral/service sewer line installation, WAPA has informed VIWMA that an electrical power outage will be required. The power outage is VIWMA safety protocol when excavation is occurring around the secondary electrical power conduits.

The VIWMA staff apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

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12-02-2024

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