Free tile removal service helps residents create greener gardens
Residents of Utrechtse Heuvelrug can now make their gardens greener and healthier by removing unwanted tiles for free. The municipality’s 'tile taxi' service collects tiles and provides free plants, helping combat heat and support local wildlife.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service | Free tile pickup (Tile Taxi) |
| Operating Days | Thursdays |
| Period | 1 April – 1 October 2026 |
| Max Tiles per Pickup | 15 m² |
| Incentive | 3 free plants upon tile removal |
| Municipality | Utrechtse Heuvelrug |
| Registration & Info | heuvelrug.nl/tegelwippen |
The municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug plays a key role in promoting sustainable urban living by encouraging residents to replace hard surfaces with greenery. This initiative aligns with broader environmental goals, such as improving water absorption and supporting biodiversity.
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Get rid of your garden tiles for free
Request the tile taxi
We are making our municipality greener and healthier. Will you join us? Remove unnecessary tiles from your garden. The tile taxi will pick them up for free.
Green is healthy
A green garden stays cool in hot summers and absorbs rainwater more easily. With more greenery, there is space for hedgehogs, birds, bees, and butterflies. So remove tiles from your garden and replace them with plants.
Free help from the tile taxi
The tile taxi picks up your tiles for free. Here’s how it works:
- The tile taxi operates on Thursdays from 1 April to 1 October
- The tile taxi collects a maximum of 15 m² of tiles
- Tiles collected? Replace them with plants in your garden. You’ll receive three plants for free
Registration
Visit https://www.heuvelrug.nl/tegelwippen for more information and conditions.
Removing tiles together
Municipalities and residents are removing as many tiles as possible until October: the Dutch Tile Removal Championship. Of course, we’re taking part in this competition. Will we remove more tiles than last year? We’re going for it.