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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 9/15/2024 CITO John F. Kennedy park - NE - 9/15 by leeny_c, poehunters
Ontario, Canada 9/15/2024 Nano CITO 2 - Nelles Beach by boekmeisje
Brunei 9/15/2024 CITO in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) by sonnenfrochclaudi
Nordland, Norway 9/15/2024 Hålogeo utforsker Lofoten - søndags CITO by HåloGeo
Grand-Est, France 9/15/2024 🌍 CITO du World Cleanup Day 🗑♻ by Géocaching Marne & Pays Champenois
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 9/15/2024 Müll sammeln | Liether Kalkgrube 2024-09 by dedi1510
Washington 9/15/2024 Really Big Litter Pickup at Lake Padden Park by twlare
Yorkshire, United Kingdom 9/15/2024 York Cemetery - Han6ry Birds ! - CITO by mr.jonesy & sarahsbigtrip
South Island, New Zealand 9/15/2024 Bushy Point Big Planting Day by Kiscardi
Victoria, Australia 9/15/2024 Braybrook CITO by AlphaDeltaIndigo