Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority

What Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority does

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is a semi-autonomous government agency mandated by Virgin Islands law to operate and maintain solid waste and wastewater infrastructure throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands territory (St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John). Governed by a seven-member board with an executive director overseeing operations, VIWMA runs a territory-wide network comprising two landfills (Bovoni on St. Thomas, Anguilla on St. Croix), one transfer station (Susannaberg on St. John), 22 bin sites on St. Thomas and 2 on St. Croix, 8 wastewater treatment plants, 31 pump stations, and more than 210 miles of sewer lines (ductile iron, brick, and PVC, ranging from 4 to 48 inches). The wastewater division uses Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) activated sludge technology with UV disinfection, processing more than 4.5 million gallons daily and serving roughly 60% of the territory's 115,000 residents.

Core services include municipal solid waste collection (curbside and bin-site drop-off), landfill and transfer station operations, wastewater collection/treatment/disposal, plastic recycling via a 2026 partnership with RePlastic Recycle, environmental enforcement, hauling permitting, and community education. The authority is pursuing an Air Curtain Burner technology to reduce waste volume (approximately 10:1 reduction to ash) and is standardizing household collection through 64-gallon carts (sold at $75 each) effective June 1, 2026. Engineering services include CCTV sewer line inspections and infrastructure upgrade project management.

VIWMA's revenue is generated through multiple streams: commercial tipping fees ($7.50 per cubic yard as of January 1, 2026, approved by the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission), a recurring Wastewater User Fee billed via property tax statements, government appropriations on a descending scale from the VI General Fund, and emerging waste diversion revenue streams under the USVI Integrated Solid Waste Plan developed with the UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center (projecting an estimated $90 million annually from metal recovery). Customers include territory residents, commercial entities, and government agencies served via in-house operations, contracted providers (notably A-9 Trucking Enterprises for landfill operations), and private permitted waste haulers that act as feeders into VIWMA facilities. Infrastructure expansion is funded in part through a CDBG-DR subrecipient agreement with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority.

Name

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority

Legal name

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority

Website

https://viwma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is a semi-autonomous government agency that operates solid waste collection, landfill, and wastewater treatment infrastructure across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, serving about 60% of the territory's 115,000 residents through 8 treatment plants, 31 pump stations, and 3 disposal facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste and Wastewater Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Franchise / Contracted MSW Hauling (Public Sector) (EUAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Wastewater treatment
• Solid waste disposal
• Landfill operations
• Municipal utility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Croix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Solid Waste Tipping Fees: Fees charged to commercial entities for disposal of solid waste at VIWMA landfills and transfer stations. Fee increased from $6.25 to $7.50 per cubic yard effective January 1, 2026. Supports operations at Anguilla Landfill (St. Croix), Bovoni Landfill (St. Thomas), and Susannaberg Transfer Station (St. John), covering operations, equipment purchases, and environmental monitoring.
2. Wastewater User Fee (WUF): Annual fee assessed on all property owners (residential and commercial), billed on property tax statements. Funds operations and maintenance of wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems. Rate increased in 2008 by the Public Service Commission after more than 20 years without an increase. Previously called the Sewer User Fee.
3. Government Appropriations: Initial funding through appropriation of funds from the VI Government's General Fund to cover start-up/transition costs. Funding continues on a descending scale until fee revenues offset operating costs.
4. Waste Diversion Revenue Streams: Proposed revenue from material recovery under the USVI Integrated Solid Waste Plan, including estimated $90 million annually from metal recovery and additional revenue from cardboard, food waste, and glass diversion programs.

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Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is a semi-autonomous government agency that manages solid waste and wastewater infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. It operates landfills, transfer stations, wastewater treatment plants, and pump stations, providing integrated collection, treatment, and disposal services. The Authority serves residential, commercial, and governmental customers throughout the territory.

Product overview

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is a semi-autonomous government agency providing integrated waste management services across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio centered on two core divisions: Solid Waste Management (collection, disposal, and landfill operations) and Wastewater Management (collection, treatment, and disposal). The Solid Waste Division manages municipal solid waste through house-to-house collection, bin site operations, and landfill facilities including Anguilla Landfill, Bovoni Landfill, and Susannaberg Transfer Station. The Wastewater Division operates sewer systems serving 60% of the territory's population, managing 8 treatment plants and 31 pump stations. Supporting service modules include Environmental Enforcement, Education and Communications, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology, and Haulers Permitting. Recent service additions include plastic recycling partnerships and convenience center construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
• Landfill Operations
• Transfer Station Operations
• Wastewater Treatment
• Pump Station Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• Estimated $90 million annually from metal recovery under the USVI Integrated Solid Waste Plan
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RePlastic RecyclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026VIWMA partnered with RePlastic Recycle to launch plastic recycling services at Peter's Rest Convenience Center on St. Croix starting April 27, 2026. Residents can drop off clean plastics #1, #2, and #5 at a designated station, with trained RR attendants on-site to guide residents in proper preparation and sorting. Service operates Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The initiative aims to expand recycling opportunities, reduce landfill waste, and promote environmental stewardship across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• UVI Caribbean Green Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of the USVI Integrated Solid Waste Plan with the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Green Technology Center. The plan outlines 10-year management protocols and potential revenue streams including $90 million annually from metal recovery and additional revenue from cardboard, food waste, and glass diversion.
• A-9 Trucking EnterprisesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA-9 Trucking Enterprises serves as the contracted operator for the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas and the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix, working alongside VIWMA staff to manage landfill operations in compliance with local and federal regulations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/viwma
• Facebookfacebook.com/viwma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virgin-islands-waste-management-authority
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://viwma.org

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