VEAZIE – Increasing disposal costs of certain items and changes in state and federal regulations have required the town to revise its annual spring cleanup program.

Many items that people dispose of on a daily basis such as computer chips, circuit boards and cathode ray tubes contain heavy metals. Other items, including roofing tar and paint thinner contain petrochemicals.

Regulations mandating shipping manifests and documentation of waste origination have increased disposal costs significantly.

The town still intends to do curbside pickup of brush (limited to 1 cubic yard) and bagged leaves containing no sand or dirt. Residents can drop off ballasts and fluorescent light bulbs at Veazie Public Works.

Residents also are encouraged to take advantage of disposal programs through retailers, such as appliance dealers and tire dealerships.