(U.S. Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) continues to remind owners of food preparation businesses that generate cooking oil and car service establishments providing oil changes about the importance of adhering to laws regarding the proper disposal of waste oil. Businesses are obligated to dispose of their waste oil in accordance with VI Code Title 19 Chapter 56 § 1555 (e) and (b) which states that all businesses producing waste oil must employ an authorized permitted hauler to dispose of the used product. Violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/ or 180 days imprisonment.
VIWMA is actively monitoring all areas and will issue citations for the illegal disposal, storage and dumping of used oil. Businesses are urged to discontinue illegally disposing of used oil at public bin sites as it is harmful to human health and the environment. This is our home; let’s work together to keep it clean and safe!
To obtain a listing of permitted haulers, or to report illegal dumping call 340-712-4962 (St. Croix) or 340-715-9100 (St. Thomas/St. John). For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email communications@viwma.org. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin for updates.
