Operation Stone Break

Do you live in Heerlen and want to make your paved garden greener? Then sign up now for Operation Steenbreek and the National Tile-Flipping Championship. Because a green environment reduces stress and makes people happy. A green environment is cooler and helps prevent rainwater from flowing into the sewer system. Operation Steenbreek provides free plants and gardening advice. And if you participate in the NK Tile Flip, you can use the free tile taxi service provided by the City of Heerlen. They’ll pick up your tiles. Together, we can achieve a lot! 

Operation Stone Break

Get rid of your tiles and add some greenery! After signing up, someone will come by to discuss the possibilities with you, such as a beautiful vertical garden, green plant packages, or even your own fruit tree!

Sign up with Steenbreek

Dutch tile flipping championship

When you register for the NK tile flipping competition, you can use the tile taxi free of charge. It will collect your removed tiles, even if you are not participating in Operation Steenbreek. Join in and pass on your tiles! The more people who do this, the better. 

Register for the National Championship 

Order the Tile Taxi

How does it work? Step by step...

  1. Sign up for the campaign on the Steenbreek website and NK tegelwippen.
  2. Steenbreek will schedule an appointment with you to discuss your preferences. For example, which plants are most suitable for your garden and its design.
  3. After receiving this advice, you can choose from several plant packages. They are sufficient for planting a minimum of 4 square meters and a maximum of 12 square meters of greenery.
  4. You will receive the plants at a fixed delivery time. You will be notified of the date in advance.
  5. You can use a tile taxi free of charge through NK tegelwippen. They will collect your removed tiles. Register your tiles at tegelwippen@heerlen.nl.
  6. Remove your tiles and put the greenery in.
logo of the heat stress campaign by the municipality of Heerlen

Heat? Keep your head cool

Cooling starts with greenery. In addition to Steenbreek, there are other ways to add greenery. Here are a few tips:

  • Apply for a grant for a green roof or a vertical garden. A green garden can be up to 7 degrees cooler than a concrete garden.
  • Turn a public space into a shaded spot where you can relax. Visit the Samen in de Buurt website to explore the options. You can work on the project together with us and, if you’d like, your neighbors.