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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

 

SUSANNABERG TRANSFER STATION CLOSED TODAY DUE TO CURRENT POWER OUTAGE

 

(St. John, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that the Susannaberg Transfer Station will be closed today, Thursday, May 9, 2024, due to the current St. Thomas-St. John District power outage.

The VIWMA apologizes for the inconvenience and 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 updated by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

 

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5-09-2024

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES EASTER HOLIDAY AND TRANSFER DAY SCHEDULE

 

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the hours of operation for VIWMA's Landfills, Transfer Stations (TS), Convenience Centers (CC) and administrative offices in observance of the Easter Holidays and Transfer Day as follows

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Additionally, due to the Good Friday holiday, St. Croix residents residing in Estates Herman Hill, Catherine’s Rest, Peter's Rest, Cane Garden, Rosegate, Humbug, Veteran’s Land and Tamarind are advised that the regular Friday pickup will be changed to Thursday, March 28, 2024, in observance of Good Friday.

 

The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Easter and Transfer 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.. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

 

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3-25-2024

 

ANGUILLA LANDFILL CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE

 

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that the Anguilla Landfill will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 7:00am to 12:00 noon for maintenance. The Landfill will re-open at 12:00 noon.

 

VIWMA thanks everyone for their patience and cooperation.

 

For more information, contact Solid Waste Director, Floy Sackey at 340-626-7768 or Solid Waste Collection Manager, Michael Nathaniel at 340-474-7683. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

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4-25-2024

 

VIWMA SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION PORJECT - STREET CLOSURE UPDATE

 

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that from Tuesday March 12th to Friday March 15th, 2024, the sewer lines on King Street, Christiansted town, will be replaced with new PVC sewer pipes. The sewer lines installation schedule is as follows:

 

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Vehicular parking will not be allowed on the dates listed above while the lines are being installed. The traffic will be detoured as follows:

  • Entering Christiansted please use Watergut Street or Peter’s Farm Road.
  •  Leaving Christiansted please use Company Street/Prince Street and Prince Street/Watergut Street.

Motorists are asked to proceed with caution in the work area. 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.. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

 

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3-11-2024

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