Victoria EPA warns against free garden mulch from online marketplaces due to asbestos concerns.
The Victoria Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has warned residents to avoid free garden mulch from online marketplaces due to asbestos concerns, following the discovery of contaminated mulch in Melbourne's east. Inspections of 59 commercial mulch producers found no asbestos, but six producers were required to strengthen controls to prevent contamination. The EPA recommends purchasing mulch from reliable sources with quality checks in place.
April 03, 2024
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