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Washing Reusables On site at Events: The Comprehensive Guide

Can’t decide if you should wash your reusable cups or food dishes on site?

If you’re running a festival, event or market in Australia or New Zealand, this guide is for you!

Designed for event organisers, bar staff and operations managers, this guide helps you:

  • Decide if on site washing is right for your event.
  • Compare different on site washing options for reusables.
  • Real example setups, staff, and costs for on site reusable washing stations.
  • Tips and set up for success.
Washing reusables on site at events guide designed for event organisers, bar staff and festival planners to help them decide of they should wash their reusable products on site.

Benefits of washing reusables on site at events and festivals.

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Save Money

  • Reduce costs as the same cups are reused throughout the event.
  • Reduce storage need.
  • Lower transport costs of cups to and from the event.
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Confidently Handle the Rush.

  • Manage spikes in drink sales by increasing cup washing when needed.
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Stronger Engagement

  • Visible wash stations increase patron support and cup returns.
  • Show real action towards your commitment to sustainability.
  • Using volunteers lowers costs and supports inclusive access.
We’ve been helping events, festivals and markets switch to reusable cups and food dishes since 2018. Every year we get asked by event organisers:

Should I wash my reusable cups on site?

And how do I go about washing reusables on site at my event: setup, equipment, costs, people?

After washing a few million cups ourselves, we’ve learnt a thing or two so created this guide for you!

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Wash setup at WOMADelaide