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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

Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 12/08/2024 Jak asi dopadne BOBYkům špíl by MM1BM
British Columbia, Canada 12/09/2024 🚮🚮Holland Point Park CITO - Dec 9🚮🚮 by madill
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/09/2024 Cito in het Wilhelmina park by xizat
Texas 12/09/2024 Cache and Clean Huebner Creek Greenway by thewildroseoftexas
Southern England, United Kingdom 12/09/2024 81a - Grange Thrill 🎢 by angelou666
Oslo, Norway 12/09/2024 Velkommen til mitt 1 CITOEVENT ved Grefsen stasjon by ekke 3
Hessen, Germany 12/09/2024 08.12.24 NIEDERWALD CITO mit RheingauCleanUp #6 ♻️ by RheingauCleanUp
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 12/09/2024 Cito Schloßbergpark 2024 by senecaz
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 12/09/2024 Zavěšení krmítek a zahájení krmení ptáčků 2024 by trebonak
Sachsen, Germany 12/09/2024 PGS 2024 // (365+1) Tage - CiTo Zentrum/Südost by Master Lu