Free tile removal service returns to Heusden: How you can create a greener garden
Residents of Heusden can once again turn their paved gardens into green spaces with the free Tegeltaxi service. Removing tiles helps combat heat, improves water drainage, and boosts biodiversity—just like Keith, who won a prize for his 23 m² transformation.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Service | Tegeltaxi 2026 (free tile removal) |
| Dates | April 13–17, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | April 9, 2026 |
| Location | Municipality of Heusden, Noord-Brabant |
| Winner 2025 | Keith (23 m² tiles removed, replaced with plants and semi-paved paths) |
| Prize | National Garden Voucher |
| Benefits | Cooler environment, better water drainage, increased biodiversity |
The municipality of Heusden organizes the Tegeltaxi campaign to encourage residents to replace paved surfaces with greenery. This initiative aligns with broader climate adaptation goals, such as reducing urban heat and improving water management.
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Join Keith in going green!
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In early March, the prize for the 2025 Tegeltaxi campaign was awarded. Alderman Jeroen van den Bosch and green space manager Marjolein van Gelder surprised the winner, Keith—originally from England—and his wife with a visit and a National Garden Voucher.
Keith and his wife transformed their once-paved front garden into a lush, blooming garden over fifteen years. During the 2025 campaign, they had 23 m² of tiles removed. They filled the new space with a raised border full of plants and semi-paved paths, allowing rainwater to drain away more effectively.
The couple was pleasantly surprised by the prize and enthusiastically gave a tour of their green oasis, ending with a cup of real English tea. It was their first time winning anything—and an immediate contribution to a greener, climate-resilient environment.
Get involved: Tegeltaxi 2026 from April 13 to 17
Inspired by Keith’s story? Then sign up for Tegeltaxi 2026. From April 13 to 17, 2026, the Tegeltaxi will once again collect tiles for free. By replacing tiles with greenery, you help create a cooler, more livable environment with more space for water and biodiversity. You can register until April 9, 2026, at www.heusden.nl/tegeltaxi.