The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently warned of a recall of children's sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various Australian retailers.
The sand is brightly coloured and designed for children to play with and for educational purposes and, as set out in the recall, is labelled as Kadink Sand (1.3kg), Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics - Coloured Sand (1kg).
The products were recalled because they may contain tremolite asbestos, a naturally occurring asbestos, which was detected in some samples after laboratory testing. Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia.
The products were sold throughout Australia between 2020 and 2025.
Greater Bendigo residents who may have purchased these products can safely dispose of them at the Eaglehawk Landfill by following the guidelines that apply to the disposal of domestic asbestos that can be found on the City's website.
The guidelines require asbestos products to be wrapped in two layers of thick plastic sheeting or approved asbestos bags, securely taped and marked Asbestos. The bags must be accompanied by a completed Application and Self Assessment Form for the Disposal of Domestic Asbestos.
The City will accept small quantities under 10kgs for free disposal. However, larger quantities will be subject to a fee for disposal.
Residents need to know that it is illegal to dispose of asbestos products in the City's red lid kerb side general waste bins.
