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Septic Disposal Fee Starts Aug. 14

Effective August 14, 2025, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority will collect a septic disposal fee. This fee will be imposed on all septage received at VIWMA treatment plants from private sector companies removing and transporting wastewater from septic systems, portable toilets, and other privately owned wastewater treatment plant systems (e.g., treatment plants, sewer lines, pump stations, etc.).

The Septic Waste Disposal Fee is approved by the PSC and is calculated as follows: A Septage Waste Disposal Fee of $75.58 will be applied to loads of wastewater per 1,000 gallons.

COLLECTION POINTS

  • St. Thomas – Mangrove Lagoon Treatment Plant
  • St. Croix – Harold Thompson Treatment Plant
  • St. John – Cruz Bay Treatment Plan
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