Diemen children win prizes in annual Christmas tree recycling raffle
Ten lucky children in Diemen have won €50 gift vouchers after participating in the municipality’s Christmas tree recycling action. Over 1,300 trees were collected, earning kids €0.50 and a raffle ticket per tree—turning sustainability into a fun reward.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Christmas Tree Action 2025/2026 |
| Location | Diemen, Noord-Holland |
| Collection Period | 2–10 January 2026 |
| Trees Collected | 1,358 |
| Reward per Tree | €0.50 + raffle ticket |
| Prizes | €50 VVV gift vouchers (10 winners) |
| Winning Ticket Numbers | 0908, 1498, 2455, 303 (yellow), 324 (yellow), 355 (yellow), 1 (green), 20 (green), 48 (green), 818 (green) |
| Claim Deadline | 6 February 2026 |
| Compost Use | Reused in public spaces |
The municipality of Diemen organizes the Christmas tree recycling action annually to promote sustainability and community engagement. By incentivizing children to recycle trees, the local government reduces waste while fostering environmental awareness among young residents.
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Winners of Christmas Tree Action Revealed
Children were able to hand in Christmas trees at various locations in Diemen from 2 to 10 January 2026. For each tree handed in, they received €0.50 and a raffle ticket, giving them a chance to win a prize. Alderman Matthijs van den Berg drew the tickets, and the 10 winners have now been announced.
The following tickets were drawn:
- Number 0908
- Number 1498
- Number 2455
- Number 303 (yellow)
- Number 324 (yellow)
- Number 355 (yellow)
- Number 1 (green)
- Number 20 (green)
- Number 48 (green)
- Number 818 (green)
Did you win one of these raffle numbers? Before Friday, 6 February 2026, email your name, address, age, phone number, and a photo of the winning ticket to the address below, mentioning "Kerstbomenactie 2025/2026." The prizes consist of €50.00 VVV gift vouchers, valid at local businesses.
This year’s Christmas tree action was once again a great success. A total of 1,358 trees were handed in. All trees were delivered to the municipal yard, where they were turned into compost. This compost is then reused in public spaces.