Steenbergen residents urged to swap paving slabs for greenery in national competition
Residents of Steenbergen can help make their municipality greener by removing paving slabs from their gardens and replacing them with plants. Participation in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship could win prizes and improve local biodiversity.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Steenbergen |
| Event | National Paving Slab Removal Championship |
| Last Year’s Performance | 205.62 slabs removed per 1,000 residents |
| Kickoff Event | Zero Waste Festival, March 25 |
| Location | De Bijenburcht (Wijkpunt Drievierde), Steenbergen |
| Free Collection Dates | May 11, September 7, October 19 |
| Maximum Collection per Address | 10 m² |
| Registration Link | www.nk-tegelwippen.nl/tegelstand |
The Municipality of Steenbergen plays an active role in promoting sustainability and urban greening initiatives. By participating in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship, it encourages residents to contribute to a healthier living environment.
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Municipality of Steenbergen | Steenbergen participates again in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship
Steenbergen participates again in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship
The Municipality of Steenbergen is once again participating in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship this year. During this nationwide competition, residents remove paving slabs from their gardens and replace them with greenery. Together, we are making our municipality greener, more beautiful, and more pleasant for both people and animals.
Last year, Steenbergen removed an average of 205.62 paving slabs per 1,000 residents, placing the municipality in the midfield. This year, we aim to do even better and are calling on residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations to join in. Remove paving slabs from your garden and replace them with flowers, plants, or a tree. Every slab counts!
Steenbergen’s Paving Slab Garden
This year’s National Paving Slab Removal Championship kicks off with a festive activity during the Zero Waste Festival on Wednesday, March 25. Visitors can collect a free Steenbergs Paving Slab Garden there. Bring a paving slab from your garden and register it via www.nk-tegelwippen.nl/tegelstand. This way, you contribute to a greener Steenbergen.
Location: De Bijenburcht (Wijkpunt Drievierde), Steenbergen
During the festival, there will also be activities about bees, flowers, and nature. All information can be found via Zero Waste Festival activities.
The Paving Slab Taxi is back on the road
Have you removed paving slabs from your garden? The Paving Slab Taxi will collect them for free (maximum 10 m² per address) on three occasions:
- Register before May 6 – collection on May 11
- Register before September 2 – collection on September 7
- Register before October 14 – collection on October 19
Registration is possible via:
Join in and win
Everyone can participate in the National Paving Slab Removal Championship. Remove paving slabs from your garden, replace them with greenery, and report the number of slabs removed on the National Paving Slab Removal Championship website. The slabs will count towards Steenbergen’s score, and participants stand a chance to win great prizes.
Together, we are making Steenbergen greener, more flower-rich, and more livable!