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December 6th, 2025
Change to VG dumpsite operating hours

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda residents are being asked to take note of a change in the dumpsite operating hours.

October 4th, 2025
DWM halts derelict vehicle removal services until further notice

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tagging and removal of derelict vehicles across the Virgin Islands (VI) has been halted until further notice.

August 9th, 2025
DWM rewards persons for Environmental Stewardship

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) who work to enhance public spaces across the Territory have been recognised by the Department of Waste Management (DWM).

July 14th, 2025
Waste Management Director Marcus E. Solomon Out! New Director to be named!

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that the Director of Waste Management contract of Trinidad and Tobago national Mr Marcus E. Solomon will not be renewed.

March 14th, 2025
Security cameras to be installed @ Tortola & VG dumpsites

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Security cameras are soon to be installed at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator, Waste Oil Facility in Sea Cows Bay and the dump site in Virgin Gorda.

February 10th, 2025
DWM looking to permanently remove derelicts from VI- DWM Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is currently seeking to find a solution for the removal of all derelict vehicles from the Territory.

January 16th, 2025
US company contracted to assess incinerator- DWM Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An international company has been contracted to assist the Department of Waste Management (DWM) with addressing the years-long issue with the incinerator at Pockwood Pond.

January 15th, 2025
DWM faced bureaucratic delays & prolonged tender process- SFC Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite being faced with many challenges in 2024, a success of the Department of Waste Management (DWM) was securing an international grant to implement climate resilience in waste management.

December 16th, 2024
‘The more we cut the more it rains’- Bush Cutters on public road

LONG TREACH, Tortola, VI- Through the Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment and Development (RATED) programme from the Premier’s Office along with a clean-up campaign spearheaded by the Department of Waste Management (DWM), landscaping and bush cutting in all communities have been ongoing.

September 25th, 2024
46 bales of plastics exported to Honduras- DWM Director

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management, Mr Marcus E. Solomon has praised the efforts of the Virgin Islands community for its contribution to the recycling programme.

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