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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

Victoria, Australia 10/21/2024 Let's Clean Up Victoria - Nhill by Freddo and Friends
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 10/21/2024 cito bij de sportvelden by Jolieus
Victoria, Australia 10/21/2024 Let's Clean Up Victoria - Serviceton #2 by Freddo
Southern England, United Kingdom 10/21/2024 21 October - Odd Job Day at Horsbere by mutchie
British Columbia, Canada 10/21/2024 🚮🚮Barry Road - October 21🪣🪣 by madill
California 10/21/2024 Sepia Kid Thirteen Violet Blue LPC Cacheville Star by KfromCA
Minnesota 10/21/2024 Fall CITO at Woodcrest Park by DOUG&CINDY09
Ústecký kraj, Czechia 10/21/2024 CITO Sanov by Lomnice
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 10/21/2024 CITO - podzimní úklid 11 by Geosebik
Region Syddanmark, Denmark 10/21/2024 Der Umwelt zuliebe - Part VI by Moocky