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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

Finland 4/27/2024 CITO 3- TIE VII by Lisko60
Kentucky 4/27/2024 Lost River Cave C.I.T.O. by lost River Cave
Møre og Romsdal, Norway 4/27/2024 staffen cito 2024 by Sunnmøre Geocaching
Illinois 4/27/2024 Prairie Path Cleanup Aurora version by Reetaville
Liberecký kraj, Czechia 4/27/2024 CITO Na Vápence by geo.luki
Washington 4/27/2024 Spring Improvements at Sacajawea State Park by WSGA-South Central
Oberösterreich, Austria 4/27/2024 Es gibt Arbeit im Geocacher -Wald 2024 by andidandi
Nova Scotia, Canada 4/27/2024 South Shore 2024 Spring CITO Cleanup - Exit 11 by islander1988
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 4/27/2024 🧹Uklidíme kolem piknikového místa🪣 by Frund & 12Kulich
Indiana 4/27/2024 CITO At Indiana's Oldest Geocache by itwasmymouse