By ANDY GARDNER

MASSENA -- The spring cleanup yield rose slightly from last year’s collection.

Department of Public Works crews picked up 255.79 tons of junk, up from 249.41 in 2014, according to a document made public at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting.

They also took .82 tons of tires, down from 2.27 tons in 2015.

The total cost of the operation, at $242.48 per ton, is $62,022, the document says.

Although the take slightly rose this year, there is an overall downward trend from 2009, where they picked up 369 tons of junk. The earliest year listed for tire collection was 2011, when DPW crews picked up 4.5 tons, according to the document.

Village lawmakers made positive remarks about the program.

“It’s money well spent,” Trustee Albert Deshaies said.

“Crews did a great job,” Mayor Tim Currier said.

Acting Massena Police Chief Adam Love said his officers were vigilant this year in citing people for bringing junk to the village from out of town. Three people were charged, he said, including some who live in Massena but brought refuse from properties they owned elsewhere.

“I had feedback from multiple residents. They were happy to see the message was getting out there,” Trustee Matt Lebire said.