Sept. 24, 2002 – Listed below is information, current as of September 2002, about recycling programs in the Virgin Islands.
The Anti-litter and Beautification Commission will hold a recycling fair Oct. 5 at PriceSmart on St. Thomas. A program will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and displays and information will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What
— on St. Thomas and St. John: aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, glass, office paper and newspaper.
Aluminum cans and glass and plastic bottles should be rinsed, and the plastic bottles should have their caps removed. Cardboard must have staples and tape removed and then be flattened.
— on St. Croix: aluminum cans, non-ferrous metals.
Non-ferrous metals include copper, brass and materials found in radiators and condensers, aluminum window frames, and insulated wire. If you have a question about whether a metal item is recyclable, call Community Recycling at 778-0100.
When and Where
— on St. Thomas, Zahn's recycling intake is:
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the cricket field next to Ivanna Eudora Kean High School.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Price Smart and Lockhart Gardens.
Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at the USO building on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront.
— on St. John. Zahn's intake is:
Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the public tennis courts.
–on St. Croix:
–Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
–Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All collecting of non-ferrous metals and aluminum cans is at the Community Recycling site on Queen Mary Highway in Anna's Hope.
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