Beginning Saturday, July 18, residents will be able to dispose of bulk waste, scrap metal and appliances every weekend at six designated collection sites across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John.
The V.I. Waste Management Authority said the sites will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, providing residents with additional opportunities to properly discard large household items while addressing illegal dumping across the territory.
On St. Croix, the weekend collection sites will be the Cotton Valley Bin Site and the Anguilla Landfill Transfer Station.
St. Thomas residents may use the Cancryn and Nazareth bin sites, while the Pine Peace and Coral Bay bin sites will provide weekend collection on St. John.
Accepted bulk waste will include furniture, mattresses, carpets and other large household materials. Appliances such as stoves, dryers, washing machines, refrigerators and water heaters will also be accepted.
Scrap metal may include metal fixtures, frames and other metal household components.
WMA said the expansion is intended to improve customer service, increase transparency and provide more practical disposal options for residents while helping maintain clean and healthy communities.
Bulk waste, scrap metal and appliances will also continue to be accepted daily at the Mandahl Convenience Center on St. Thomas and the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center on St. Croix.
The Mandahl Convenience Center will maintain its regular operating schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The Peter’s Rest Convenience Center will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
According to the authority, residents have requested more opportunities to properly dispose of appliances and bulky household items. The additional weekend and daily access is intended to remove barriers to proper disposal and make the service more convenient for the public.
WMA identified illegal dumping as one of the territory’s most costly and challenging waste-management problems. The practice affects neighborhoods, raises environmental concerns and redirects resources that could otherwise be used to improve services.
The authority hopes that expanded access to collection sites will reduce illegal dumping while supporting community beautification and environmental stewardship.
WMA said it remains committed to developing customer-focused services intended to improve waste-management operations and the quality of life of residents throughout the territory.
Residents are being encouraged to use the weekend bin sites and daily convenience centers to properly dispose of unwanted materials. The authority also thanked residents for supporting proper waste disposal and helping preserve the territory.
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