Reusable Cups

As of 15 July 2023, Belgium has made reusable cups mandatory at all events, taking a big step toward a better environment. At Darklands, all drinks are served in reusable cups. 

How It Works

1. Your First Cup is Covered

  • Last year, you had to pay half a token as an environmental fee for your first reusable cup.
  • This year, Darklands has simplified the process by automatically adding the warranty for your first reusable cup (€2) to your Darkband (wristband). Read here more about the Darkbands.

2. Ordering Drinks

  • When you order your first drink, the additional charge for that cup is covered.
  • If you order another drink, you can bring your cup to reuse it, avoiding any charges for a new cup.
  • If you forget your cup or want a new one, you’ll pay a €2 warranty for each new cup.

3. Returning Cups

  • If you don’t want another drink, you can return your cup, and the €2 warranty will automatically be refunded to your Darkband.
  • You can only return the same number of cups for which you’ve paid a warranty.

4. Important Notes

  • It’s not possible to collect random cups and redeem them for money if they were not originally tied to your Darkband.
  • If you buy drinks for friends, the cups and their warranties will all be registered on your Darkband. You’re responsible for returning those cups to redeem the warranties.

Example

You order a drink for yourself and a friend during your first order:

  • Your first cup is covered by the warranty already on your Darkband.
  • For the second cup, €2 will be charged as a warranty.
  • If you return more than two cups, you’ll only get refunds for the two cups you paid warranties for.
  • Even if you want to order new drinks, you can only return the number of cups you’ve paid a warranty for. Cups that you didn’t pay a warranty for cannot be returned, even when ordering new drinks.
  • You cannot bring extra cups for drinks that you never paid a warranty for.

Why It Matters

The system is designed to be fair and environmentally friendly. By bringing back your cups, you’ll always get your cup warranties back, ensuring no costs at all,  while helping to reduce waste.

Find out more about your Darkband.

Festival Info

Tuesday 25 February – Monday 3 March 2025

Waagnatie, Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerpen