Waste Management Resumes Partial Waste Collection

The Waste Management Authority said Friday that the Anguilla Landfill scrap metal section fire remains under control. It said the Virgin Islands Fire Service and WMA contractors and personnel continue to monitor the situation as minor smoldering continues.

The authority has resumed the collection of municipal solid waste solely, according to the release. Solid waste is currently being diverted from the Transfer Station to an alternate location at the landfill.

There will be general waste collection delays due to solid waste collection back log. Haulers are asked to please take safety seriously and follow the instructions of the landfill personnel, Waste Management said.

The authority it will continue to provide updates that may affect public health, the environment and haulers utilizing the landfill.

For more information, contact the Office of Communications Management at 340-513- 4171 or email [email protected].

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