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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

Berlin, Germany 5/13/2024 Cito am Saatwinkler Damm by Saubermann
Denmark 5/13/2024 Cito Event by Merete Larsen
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 5/13/2024 CITO - jarní úklid 19 by Geosebik
Denmark 5/13/2024 Nogen skal jo samle det op by Eskegaard
Vestfold og Telemark, Norway 5/13/2024 Cito på Tangaråsen by Ebeat00
Örebro, Sweden 5/13/2024 Plocka skräp på Örnsköldsgatan - maj 2024 by karjir
Ontario, Canada 5/13/2024 Jeep ERS - Coffee or Beer Litter CITO by OshawaPathfinder
Arizona 5/13/2024 CITO Christina-Taylor Green - 5/13 by Poehunters
West Virginia 5/13/2024 Unbelievable, Hancock county's first CITO by CheekyBrit
Ontario, Canada 5/14/2024 Jeep ERS CITO again by rebel10