Amstelveen residents can ditch garden tiles for free to boost urban greenery
Amstelveen is offering free garden tile collection to encourage residents to replace them with plants, helping combat heat and waterlogging. This initiative, part of a national campaign, runs until October 2026 and is open to homeowners and tenants alike.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Service | Free garden tile collection |
| Eligibility | Residents of Amstelveen, including Eigen Haard tenants |
| Campaign | Part of national NK Tegelwippen (Tile Removal) campaign |
| Duration | Until end of October 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | Every Thursday by 4:00 PM before collection day |
| Tile Placement | Nearest street corner from 4:00 PM Saturday to 7:30 AM on collection day |
| Website | amstelveen.nl/tegelwippen |
The municipality of Amstelveen is responsible for local environmental policies and urban planning, including initiatives to enhance sustainability and climate resilience. This free tile collection service aligns with broader efforts to increase green spaces and mitigate urban heat and flooding.
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Make your garden greener: have your garden tiles collected for free
Residents of Amstelveen can now have their garden tiles collected if they replace them with planting. We want to help residents make their gardens greener. The collection service runs until the end of October 2026 and is part of the national NK Tegelwippen (Tile Removal) campaign.
Green spaces help combat heat and waterlogging
We are working towards a city that is better prepared for heavy rainfall and hot days. More greenery in gardens ensures that rainwater drains away better. It also provides cooling in the summer.
Tenants of Eigen Haard can also participate
Tenants of Eigen Haard are allowed to remove tiles from their gardens and replace them with greenery without needing permission.
How the free tile collection service works
We will collect garden tiles until the end of October. Residents can register via amstelveen.nl/tegelwippen. The page contains all the information about the NK Tegelwippen campaign and the collection days. Registration must be completed by 4:00 PM every Thursday before the collection day.
When and where to place the tiles?
We will only collect garden tiles. No other (garden) waste will be taken. The tiles may be placed on the nearest street corner from 4:00 PM on the Saturday before the collection day until 7:30 AM on the collection day at the latest.
For more information, visit the Tegelwippen page.
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