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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

Southern England, United Kingdom 1/12/2024 January's Jauntily Jettisoning the Jungle by Monski
Flevoland, Netherlands 1/12/2024 ChocoCito by MVAlmeriaantje
Southern England, United Kingdom 1/12/2024 Woodland Management Day 2 @ Austenwood Common by ChilternRangers
Liberecký kraj, Czechia 1/12/2024 Uklid u Jestrebi by Routparta
British Columbia, Canada 1/12/2024 🛫✈️The YJ Trail (memorial /? W Saanich) ✈️ Jan 12 by hippykippy
Zeeland, Netherlands 1/12/2024 Een schoon begin! by Geo-friends Zeeland
Arizona 1/13/2024 New Year CITO! by leeny_c
Texas 1/13/2024 Trashy talk and Sassy Waddle with the 2CrazyChicks by 2CrazyChicks
Ontario, Canada 1/13/2024 CUFCOL Jan 2024 CITO by Norshley
Hauts-de-France, France 1/13/2024 Cito au bord de l'eau 6 🚯 🗑️ by Domout