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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 730,000 people have volunteered at 41,000 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

Region Nordjylland, Denmark 01/17/2025 Rørdal - CITO by -sax-
Arizona 01/17/2025 CITO Juhan Park - 1/17 by Poehunters
Texas 01/17/2025 Lets Give back to the Community by Cachers in Presidio- Team RCMP
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 01/18/2025 CITO DŘEVČICE #72 - Lednové ve starém sadu by Arandur9424 & Bartoloměj Šoufek
California 01/18/2025 January 2025 CITO by The Flying Dutchmen
British Columbia, Canada 01/18/2025 Queen's Park Clean up by Maui Gal
London, United Kingdom 01/18/2025 Kingston Hill - Bring your wellies! by hedgepiglet
Arizona 01/18/2025 CITO Rillito River - Craycroft / River - 1/18 by philbeer, poehunters
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 01/18/2025 „PGS 2025 - … ab durch die Hecke … - WHC88“ by "es-739“ & "Wilder Haufen"
Ulster, Ireland 01/18/2025 Little Green Cachers #8- An Orchard of Oaks? by Aarons_Coat