Steenbergen gears up for Cleanup Week with 1,470 participants and 18 community actions
From March 16 to 21, Steenbergen residents, schools, and associations will unite to tackle litter during Cleanup Week. With 1,470 participants already signed up, the event aims to improve neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces—join in to make a difference in your community.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Cleanup Week 2026 |
| Dates | March 16–21, 2026 |
| National Cleanup Day | March 21, 2026 |
| Participants | 1,470 (and counting) |
| Number of actions | 18 |
| Organizer | Municipality of Steenbergen |
| Target areas | Schools, playgrounds, parks, neighborhoods |
| Materials provided | Cleaning supplies by the municipality |
The Municipality of Steenbergen organizes and facilitates community-driven initiatives like Cleanup Week to promote environmental responsibility and civic engagement. By providing resources and coordination, the municipality supports residents in improving local living conditions and fostering a sense of shared ownership.
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Municipality of Steenbergen | Towards a successful Cleanup Week
Towards a successful Cleanup Week
From March 16 to 21, 2026, the Municipality of Steenbergen will organize the annual Cleanup Week. Various activities will take place throughout the week in the different nuclei. Saturday, March 21, is dedicated to the National Cleanup Day. On this day, residents and associations across the Netherlands will go out to make their neighborhoods free of litter. With now 1,470 enthusiastic participants, this year's action promises to be a success. Everyone is welcome to sign up and help out.
Many initiatives with over 1,470 participants
From Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, many schools in the Municipality of Steenbergen will organize cleanup actions. Students will work together to clean the streets around their school, tidy up playgrounds, and prepare parks for spring.
On Saturday, March 21, during the National Cleanup Day, many associations and neighborhood organizations will go into the districts for a joint cleanup action. The municipality provides cleaning materials so that participants can be well prepared.
Program 2026
During the Cleanup Week, there are 18 actions on the program. This shows how committed residents, associations, and organizations are to keeping their neighborhood clean. Litter not only causes pollution but also has a negative impact on people, animals, and the environment. By joining forces, the neighborhoods become clean again.
Join in too
Everyone is warmly welcome to participate. You can sign up for one of the cleanup actions in the municipality via. You will then receive more information about which actions could use extra help. Together we make Steenbergen cleaner!