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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

Arizona 6/2/2024 CITO San Lucas Park - 6/2 by Poehunters
Georgia 6/2/2024 Cache In Trash Out®- #17 AKoT Hunt by SAGE2023
New South Wales, Australia 6/2/2024 CITO For Mont St. Quentin Reserve #1 by Alephroom
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 6/2/2024 CITO na zámku Veltrusy LIX by eMichalek + phylie
Maryland 6/2/2024 G4 CITO #49 - Mill Creek Stream Valley by bloodycool
Viken, Norway 6/2/2024 SKUDDÅR 2024 Cito 2 by Hadelandscacherne
Hauts-de-France, France 6/2/2024 🪖⚔️🕊️Bombardement floral🌼🌹🏵️ by GéHautsCaching
Pays de la Loire, France 6/2/2024 Balade CITO de L'Asso #25 by Asso_PaysDeLaLoire
Western Cape, South Africa 6/2/2024 Coastal Cleanup #11 , 2 June '24 by Andredj
North West England, United Kingdom 6/2/2024 CITO: St. Mary’s Wood - Footpath Restoration by SWWG, facilitated by ictosh clan