Waalwijk calls on residents to join National Cleanup Day on March 21
On March 21, Waalwijk invites everyone to help tackle litter during National Cleanup Day. Residents, businesses, and volunteers can make a real difference by joining forces to keep neighborhoods clean. Sign up by March 13 to participate.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Cleanup Day |
| Date | Saturday, 21 March 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, 13 March 2026 |
| Municipality Involved | Waalwijk |
| Target Participants | Residents, businesses, schools, associations, volunteers |
| How to Sign Up | Email with name, phone number, group size, and cleanup location |
| Existing Volunteers | Zap’ers (LitterPickers) |
The municipality of Waalwijk plays an active role in promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement. By organizing events like National Cleanup Day, it encourages residents to take responsibility for their living environment and fosters a sense of collective action.
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Will you keep your neighbourhood clean on National Cleanup Day?
National Cleanup Day is coming around again. On Saturday, 21 March, residents, businesses, schools, associations and volunteers will all be pitching in to tackle litter. The municipality of Waalwijk is also dedicating the day to a clean living environment.
Join the fight against litter
We could really use your help! Will you join us in keeping our municipality clean? Together, we can make a difference in the battle against litter. Join in with your neighbours, colleagues, sports club or association.
How to sign up
Register by no later than Friday, 13 March using the button below. In your email, please include your name, phone number and how many people will be taking part and where you will be cleaning up. Also let us know if you are already a zap’er, i.e. a LitterPicker.
Zap’ers in our municipality
There are plenty of zap’ers active in our municipality. They clean up litter whenever it suits them, keeping their neighbourhood or district clean—sometimes even while walking the dog! Read and watch their stories.
On 21 March, join the fight against litter. Together, we will keep Waalwijk clean!
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