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Fire at Bovoni Landfill Scrap Metal Area Under Control; Landfill Set to Reopen

ST. THOMAS — The Bovoni Landfill, a key waste management site in St. Thomas, is slated to reopen today at noon following a fire incident. The V.I. Management Authority made the announcement this morning at 11:14, much to the relief of the community that had been dealing with a build-up of trash due to the landfill's temporary closure. To mitigate the accumulated waste, WMA said it will be opening the landfill for private haulers from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday. The move is seen as a significant step in restoring normal waste management operations, which have been hampered since the fire broke out in the landfill's scrap metal area. In a statement, the authority said, "We expect normal operations to resume at the Bovoni Landfill no later than Tuesday, July 11, 2023." The commitment signals that the situation is now under control and the authority is keen on minimizing any further inconvenience to the community. WMA expressed its gratitude towards the V.I. Fire Department, the V.I....