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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

New South Wales, Australia 10/14/2024 Leggett Park CITO by my_name_jeff_1 and minniek
South Australia, Australia 10/14/2024 Jubilee Park CITO by Morgo the geo
Greece 10/14/2024 # CITO on the beach of Kos, Greece # by Team JaSch - Jambosala und Schnick_duew
Georgia 10/14/2024 CITO at Stekoa Creek Park by LaFavorite Cacher
Southern England, United Kingdom 10/14/2024 14 October - Helping Hazels at Netheridge by Monski
Washington 10/14/2024 Columbus Day CITO by Martin 5
Region Nordjylland, Denmark 10/14/2024 CITO i Kaas by TeamJetsmark
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 10/14/2024 Uklid nad Radotinskymi cementarnami by MiroslavRouta
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 10/14/2024 2. Bützower CITO by 7keule7
Arizona 10/14/2024 CITO Pantano Wash & Glenn - 10/14 by philbeer, poehunters