Tiel joins national competition to transform paved gardens into green spaces
Residents of Tiel can help create a cooler, more climate-resilient city by replacing paving slabs with greenery. The municipality is competing in the 2026 Dutch Paving Slab Removal Championship, offering free collection of removed slabs to boost biodiversity and combat extreme weather.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Dutch Paving Slab Removal Championship 2026 |
| Duration | March 19 – October 31, 2026 |
| Municipality | Tiel (Gelderland) |
| Awards | Golden Spade (highest TPI), Golden Tile (most slabs removed) |
| Paving Slab Taxi Dates | April 8, April 28, June 17, September 29, October 27 |
| Registration | www.tiel.nl/tegelwippen |
| Deputy Mayor | Jur Marringa |
| Benefits | Cooler city, better rainwater absorption, increased biodiversity |
Tiel Municipality is responsible for local environmental initiatives, including climate adaptation and urban greening. This campaign aligns with its role in promoting sustainable living and improving residents' quality of life through community-driven projects.
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Tiel Municipality Participates in the 2026 Dutch Paving Slab Removal Championship
Tiel Municipality is once again taking part in the Dutch Paving Slab Removal Championship, a nationwide campaign encouraging residents to replace paving slabs with greenery. The 2026 edition will run from March 19 to October 31.
More greenery in gardens and streets helps prepare Tiel for extreme weather, boosts biodiversity, and makes the living environment more attractive and cooler during hot periods.
Removing the Most Slabs
During the Dutch Paving Slab Removal Championship, municipalities across the Netherlands compete to remove the most paving slabs. The municipality with the highest TPI (Tiles Per Inhabitant) wins the prestigious Golden Spade, while the municipality that removes the most slabs receives the Golden Tile award.
A Healthier and More Pleasant Living Environment
Deputy Mayor Jur Marringa emphasizes the importance of removing paving slabs: “Replacing paving slabs with plants creates a healthier and more pleasant living environment. Greenery captures rainwater, attracts birds and insects, and lowers the temperature in the city. Every slab removed helps make Tiel more climate-resilient. I invite all residents to participate and work together to create a greener Tiel.”
Paving Slab Taxi
In 2026, the Paving Slab Taxi will once again collect hard surfaces from residents when they replace them with greenery. Due to high demand in recent years, the Paving Slab Taxi will be able to collect twice as many slabs this year. Residents can register from March 19 at www.tiel.nl/tegelwippen.
The Paving Slab Taxi will operate on the following dates:
- April 8
- April 28
- June 17
- September 29
- October 27