The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is strengthening enforcement efforts at bin sites across the territory as part of its ongoing commitment to improving accountability, protecting public resources, and maintaining clean and safe communities.
This initiative reflects VIWMA’s broader focus on operational integrity and responsible waste management. Through enhanced enforcement strategies, the Authority is improving its ability to identify violations, respond to concerns efficiently, and ensure that public waste disposal areas are used appropriately.
Illegal dumping and misuse of public bin sites remain a serious environmental, operational, and public health concern throughout the Territory. Improper disposal practices contribute to overflowing sites, infrastructure damage, increased cleanup costs, pest activity, and environmental degradation. Individuals caught engaging in illegal dumping or misuse of bin sites may be subject to fines of up to $1,000, penalties, or additional enforcement actions in accordance with Virgin Islands law.
To help maintain safe and accessible bin sites, VIWMA reminds residents and businesses of the following disposal guidelines:
DO:
- Dispose of household waste in designated bins only
- Break down cardboard boxes and bulky materials before disposal
- Secure trash bags properly to reduce litter and pest activity
- Follow all posted signage and disposal instructions at each location
- Report overflowing bins, illegal dumping, or maintenance concerns promptly
DO NOT:
- Dispose of hazardous materials, including chemicals, batteries, paints, oils, or medical waste
- Leave trash outside of bins or on the ground
- Dump construction debris, appliances, furniture, tires, or bulk waste
- Use residential bin sites for commercial disposal purposes
- Engage in illegal dumping or vandalism at any VIWMA facility or bin site
To further support proper disposal practices, VIWMA will coordinate the collection of white goods/scrap metal and bulk waste at the Anguilla Landfill and the Cotton Valley bin site on St. Croix, the Nazareth and Cancryn bin sites on St. Thomas, and at the Pine Peace and Coral Bay bin sites on St. John on the second weekend of each month beginning July 2026. The scheduled time is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., but it is subject to change due to weather conditions.
As part of its commitment to strengthening community partnerships and enhancing waste management services throughout the Territory, VIWMA has coordinated and will continue to coordinate quarterly bulk waste collections at designated bin sites. Residents are encouraged to follow posted schedules and placement guidelines to ensure safe and efficient collection.
Both convenience centers will accept residential white goods and scrap metal, including refrigerators, stoves, and other household appliances, during the first and third weeks of each month. Bulk waste items, such as mattresses, tables, and couches, will be accepted during the second and fourth weeks of each month. Mandahl Convenience Center will continue operating on its regular schedule, Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Peter’s Rest Convenience Center will operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On holidays, the convenience centers are open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Residents are encouraged to follow posted schedules and placement guidelines to ensure safe and efficient collection.
VIWMA would like to take this opportunity to remind the business community that tire dealers are responsible for contracting and arranging the proper removal and off-island disposal of used tires. Tires are not permitted at residential bin sites, and improper disposal will result in enforcement action. Maintaining clean and functional bin sites is a shared community responsibility and a partnership between the Authority, residents, businesses, and waste haulers. By working together, we can improve service delivery, protect the environment, and preserve the natural beauty of the Territory.
The Authority encourages everyone to take an active role in keeping bin sites clean and compliant. Let us work collectively to keep our islands clean, safe, and sustainable.
For more information, contact us at customer_care@viwma.org or communications@viwma.org, or call 340‑715‑9100 for St. Thomas or 340‑712‑4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.
