Free tile collection service helps Hoogeveen residents create greener gardens
Residents of Hoogeveen can now transform their gardens into cooler, eco-friendly spaces by removing tiles for free. The Tegeltaxi service collects tiles starting 21 April, making it easier to contribute to a greener neighborhood and national sustainability efforts.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Service | Tegeltaxi (free tile collection) |
| Municipality | Hoogeveen |
| First Collection Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Registration Link | Tegels laten ophalen |
| Assistance for Registration | Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid at Hoogeveen Library |
| National Contribution | Report removed tiles to NK Tegelwippen for national tile count |
| Contact Number | 14 0528 |
| Municipal Address | Raadhuisplein 24, 7901 BW Hoogeveen |
The municipality of Hoogeveen plays a proactive role in promoting environmental sustainability by offering services like the Tegeltaxi. This initiative aligns with broader municipal goals to enhance urban green spaces and reduce heat stress in residential areas.
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Want to make your garden greener? Tegeltaxi will collect your tiles for free
Do you want fewer stones and more greenery in your garden? Then now is the perfect time. The Tegeltaxi is back on the road. You remove the tiles from your garden, and the municipality will collect them from you free of charge. You can now make a reservation; the first collection day is 21 April.
A greener garden is not only more beautiful but also cooler in the summer, better able to withstand heavy rainfall, and attractive to birds and butterflies. By removing just a few tiles, you can already make a difference: for yourself and your surroundings.
I wish I had done this sooner
“Almost everyone who makes their garden greener later says: I wish I had done this sooner. It’s greener, cooler, and you simply feel more comfortable in your garden,” says councillor Mark Tuit. “With the Tegeltaxi, we make it easy to get started. You remove the tiles, and we collect them. I hope that soon, there will be participants in every street, because once one neighbour starts, others often follow.”
How it works
You can register for the Tegeltaxi via the page Tegels laten ophalen on this website. The terms and conditions and collection dates are also listed there. After registration, the Tegeltaxi will collect the tiles from you free of charge. If you use the Tegeltaxi, you can report the removed tiles to the NK Tegelwippen. This way, you not only help your own garden but also contribute to the national tile count.
If online registration doesn’t work, residents can visit the Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid at the Hoogeveen Library. There, you can get free assistance with registration.
So: remove a tile, plant something. Arrange the Tegeltaxi, and you’re on your way.
Contact with the municipality
Make an appointment online before visiting the town hall. Or call the municipality.
Phone
14 0528
Available today until 17:00
Visiting address
Raadhuisplein 247901 BW Hoogeveen
Postal address
Postbus 20.0007900 PA Hoogeveen
