Polder beachcombers collect 300 kilograms of litter

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Last Saturday, the 'polderjutters' (formerly 'Maas- en Waaljutters') cleaned the inland area of the municipality of West Maas en Waal for the second year in a row. On this sunny day, 13 associations collected no less than 300 kilograms of litter.

Working Together for a Clean Community

Armed with grabbers and trash bags, the organizations set out to clean up various areas in the municipality. For example, along the dike in Boven-Leeuwen, around De Meren Nature Reserve in Dreumel along the Munsedijk in Appeltern.

Alderman Jan Slootweg is proud of the dedication of the enthusiastic volunteers: 

“It’s great to see how residents are helping to keep the area clean. Together, we’re making a difference.” 

This initiative not only helps keep the environment clean, but also raises awareness about litter.

Participating organizations

Out of 23 applications, 13 clubs were selected to participate in beachcombing this year. In the fall, these clubs will conduct another cleanup to remove litter. They will also receive a stipend for their club funds.

The participating organizations are:

  • SIOK – Boven-Leeuwen
  • Charm Choir – Maasbommel
  • Corsoclub Maas en Waal – Beneden-Leeuwen
  • ISALA ’77 Volleyball Club – Beneden-Leeuwen
  • D’n Hof Community Garden –Beneden-Leeuwen
  • Meuse and Waalse Harvest Days – Wamel
  • TTV Trumelo – Dreumel
  • Durvuttis Theater Group – Dreumel
  • Dreumel Senior Citizens' Association Dreumel Dreumel
  • GKV Boven-Leeuwen Boven-Leeuwen
  • Prins Willem Alexander Music Association – Appeltern
  • SLAG – Alphen
  • St. Lambertus Music Association – Alphen