With the dissipation of the flood threat from area creeks, the removal of sandbags starts Monday in Lumby.
The provincial government is providing personnel to help with the sandbag removal.
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Village officials say many of the tens-of-thousands of sandbags will contain contaminated material and so safe handling and disposal is critical.
Residents are advised to wear gloves if contamination is suspected.
There is a bin at at the Lumby curling rink for sandbag disposal.
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