Consumer Information
 |
 |
 |
 |
Sydney Survey Results
Retailer information about CCA-treated timber
Is CCA-treated timber safe for vegetable
garden beds?
| Hardware store A | Yes- suggested painting or inserting plastic lining on the inside of the garden bed if a concern. |
| Hardware store B | Yes |
| Treated timber yard A | Yes- but recommended planting 100mm in from the sides to prevent plants touching |
| Treated timber yard B | Yes- and it is expected to continue in this use post APVMA review. ‘They have done lots of soil testing’ and found no proof of leaching. |
| Timber yard A | Yes- but only H4 level. Warned against using H2 or H3 for in-ground use, as the treatment leaches visibly into the soil. |
| Timber yard B | No- instead they sell a waxed product preserved with copper |
| Timber yard C | Yes- ‘there is no leaching’ |
| Timber treatment company | Yes- ‘it doesn’t leach out … it’s such a minimal amount that leaches out’ |
| Playset manufacturer | - |
| Timber company | Yes- but plants need to be 100mm from the wood as ‘it’s possible it will leach into the soil’ |
