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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

Manitoba, Canada 4/23/2024 Tuesday CITO by QuiltinAnnie & Mr QuiltinAnnie
New South Wales, Australia 4/24/2024 Clean Up O'Brien Park by Stardust2410
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 4/24/2024 Samen even opruimen! by roenir
Southern England, United Kingdom 4/24/2024 24th April - Abating Advancement of Amass by Monski
Berlin, Germany 4/24/2024 CITO - Soltauer Str. / Innungsstr. by Cito Crew Berlin Brandenburg
Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 4/24/2024 Prosecké hřbitovní CITO X by taxoft
Florida 4/24/2024 42424 CITO Day by R&MRowe
Arizona 4/24/2024 CITO - Rillito River & Swan 4/24 by philbeer
Rogaland, Norway 4/24/2024 Strandrydding #1 Bønes 2024 by gc-h
Östergötland, Sweden 4/24/2024 CITO April i Motala by aaaeng