Plants for tiles: together we can make our villages greener!

On Saturday, April 12, residents of West Maas en Waal can participate in a special promotion: hand in up to 5 m² of tiles (including clinkers) per household and receive free plants! With this promotion, the municipality wants to work with its residents to contribute to greater biodiversity and make the villages greener. The tile exchange promotion is a step toward a more climate-friendly and greener living environment.

Healthy living environment

Greenery in the garden is not only beautiful, but also functional. Plants increase biodiversity, improve water drainage during heavy rainfall, and contribute to a cooler environment in summer. Together with a group of committed volunteers, the municipality has opted for hardy plants that attract birds and insects.

A win for all of us

Alderman Evert Jan Slootweg encourages residents to participate in this green initiative: "Every tile that makes way for greenery is a win for all of us. More plants in the garden means less flooding, more birds and insects, and a more pleasant living environment. I invite everyone to come and exchange tiles on Saturday, April 12, and join us in making the municipality greener. But please register in advance."

Choosing plants for April 3

"Good to know," says Evert Jan Slootweg, "let us know by April 2 at the latest how many square meters of tiles you want to return and choose which plants you would like. We order in advance, so we can be sure that everyone gets the plants of their choice. We hope this will prevent long waiting times." The promotion is valid for a maximum of 5 square meters of tiles per household.

Residents can drop off their tiles at De Onderstal, next to the municipal depot in Beneden-Leeuwen, on Saturday, April 12, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The direction of traffic is indicated by signs.