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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

Alberta, Canada 05/02/2024 Marshall Springs Parking Lot - May 2, 2024 by Everhollow
British Columbia, Canada 05/02/2024 🗑️♻️ Gorge Park Cito 🚮🚯 May 2 by Benicha
Texas 05/02/2024 Blue Switch Day Cito 2024 by WeableandBear
Minnesota 05/02/2024 Wedgewood Park CITO by leopold22
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa 05/02/2024 Elizabeth Park Clean-up by fawny
New South Wales, Australia 05/02/2024 CITO: Blue Switch Day 2024 by Muppet95
Finland 05/02/2024 Satama siistiksi by Saatria
Berlin, Germany 05/02/2024 Cito - Entlang am Saatwinkler Damm by Cito Crew Berlin Brandenburg
Texas 05/02/2024 Blue Switch Day CITO by Paper__Moon
Bulgaria 05/02/2024 Cleaning Beach & Park @ Sv. Konstantin by beachviper